NSW Manager - Live Below The Line

Closing Date: 
Fri 21st Oct 2011
Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Organisation: 
State: 
New South Wales
Contact Person: 
d.lewistoakly@theoaktree.org or s.lee@theoaktree.org or e.webster@theoaktree.org, 0403 806 604

Live Below The Line - NSW Manager

Who is Oaktree
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.

In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.

The Story
In 2002, Hugh Evans lived and worked in the rural valley communities of KwaZulul-Natal, South Africa. Here he came to understand that bringing opportunity and hope to the community could only be achieved through a spirit of partnership. In 2003 Hugh and Nicolas Mackay founded The Oaktree Foundation to harness the potential of young people to reduce poverty and empower developing communities through education.

Oaktree grew from young people sitting in living rooms, cafes, school classrooms and church halls throughout Melbourne who were committed to building on this vision. Our first partnership was created with an organisation in South African called Sethani who wanted to build a community resource centre that would provide educational opportunity for 750 orphans and vulnerable children and this success has been replicated many times.

Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:

  • In Australia, we have mobilised more than 10,000 supporters, run more than 300 conferences and speaking engagements and reached more than 150,000 people.
  • We were the leaders behind the 2006 Make Poverty History Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 Make PovertyHistory Zero Seven Road Trip and the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign.
  • In 2007 the Oaktree Foundation was presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
  • By now, Oaktree's Schools 4 Schools program has expanded to over 40 schools across Australia, and is one of the largest programs in the country engaging school students on issues of social justice.
  • We currently raise over $500,000 annually to support educational projects in developing communities

"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."

The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Former Prime Minister of Australia

Job Outline
Oaktree is looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to undertake the role as the

State Manager. This position involves leading the state team, executing grass root operations
and working closely with the National Live Below The Line team.

The State Manager will be responsible for leading the state team members to execute:

  • Grass root community engagement including: pitching to community groups including universities, schools, faith groups, sports groups, presentations
  • Grass root promotions including: organising street teams, collateral distribution, stunts
  • Official Live Below The Line events

Also required is:

  • Attendance of a 6-week training program (1 contact hour, 2 hours offline) starting in the first week of October.
  • Contribution, input and creation of a State Strategy
  • Input and participation with the National Team.


Key Performance Indicators

  • Quality execution of events
  • Quality execution of promotion strategy
  • Number of communities engaged with the campaign


Skills required

  • Experience volunteering for a campaign / non profit organisation or similar
  • Experience in event management
  • Excellent written, communication, and verbal skills
  • Deadline driven
  • High organisational skills
  • Creative thinking

Beneficial

  • Strong critical and strategic thinking
  • Experience in campaigning / community organising
  • Experience in leadership/ management especially in a non profit organisation


What you get out of it

  • Opportunity to lead an international fundraising campaign
  • Opportunity to gain experience within Australia's largest youth-run aid and development organisation
  • Networking with like-minded peers
  • Training and development in community organising
  • Training by experienced campaigners

Time Commitment
15 - 20 hours per week
This includes a minimum one-hour meeting with the State Live Below the Line Team, one hour meetings with The National Live Below The Line Leadership Team and State Management Team meetings.
We are looking for individuals who can make a minimum twelve month commitment to the position


Reports to: State director


To Apply

All applicants are required to submit;

  • A current CV of no more than 2 pages
  • 2 referees (written or provided)
  • A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills.

For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites;

Lodging an Application

Applications will be taken on a rolling basis. Candidates will be notified if they are successful to the next round within a week of lodging their application. Applications will close Friday the 21st of October 2011 and interviews will take place the following week. All applications must be received in full by this time by Bea Cohen, NSW Recruitment Officer (nsw-recruitment@theoaktree.org).

Questions

Ellie Webster
New South Wales Director
e.webster@theoaktree.org
0403 806 604

Steph Lee
Live Below The Line Co-Director
s.lee@theoaktree.org

Dan Lewis Toakley
Live Below The Line Co-Director
d.lewistoakly@theoaktree.org

 

 

 
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Contact Person: 
d.lewistoakly@theoaktree.org or s.lee@theoaktree.org or e.webster@theoaktree.org, 0403 806 604
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Execute the Live Below The Line campaign for 2012. bring the community together and make the project a success with like minded people working to end poverty and keep people informed of the issue. Gain training and development in community organising and immeasruable benefits in fulfilling this role from Management skills to new friends and knwoing you've made a big difference in many people's lives.

Live Below The Line - NSW Manager

Who is Oaktree
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.

In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.

The Story
In 2002, Hugh Evans lived and worked in the rural valley communities of KwaZulul-Natal, South Africa. Here he came to understand that bringing opportunity and hope to the community could only be achieved through a spirit of partnership. In 2003 Hugh and Nicolas Mackay founded The Oaktree Foundation to harness the potential of young people to reduce poverty and empower developing communities through education.

Oaktree grew from young people sitting in living rooms, cafes, school classrooms and church halls throughout Melbourne who were committed to building on this vision. Our first partnership was created with an organisation in South African called Sethani who wanted to build a community resource centre that would provide educational opportunity for 750 orphans and vulnerable children and this success has been replicated many times.

Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:

  • In Australia, we have mobilised more than 10,000 supporters, run more than 300 conferences and speaking engagements and reached more than 150,000 people.
  • We were the leaders behind the 2006 Make Poverty History Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 Make PovertyHistory Zero Seven Road Trip and the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign.
  • In 2007 the Oaktree Foundation was presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
  • By now, Oaktree's Schools 4 Schools program has expanded to over 40 schools across Australia, and is one of the largest programs in the country engaging school students on issues of social justice.
  • We currently raise over $500,000 annually to support educational projects in developing communities

"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."

The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Former Prime Minister of Australia

Job Outline
Oaktree is looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to undertake the role as the

State Manager. This position involves leading the state team, executing grass root operations
and working closely with the National Live Below The Line team.

The State Manager will be responsible for leading the state team members to execute:

  • Grass root community engagement including: pitching to community groups including universities, schools, faith groups, sports groups, presentations
  • Grass root promotions including: organising street teams, collateral distribution, stunts
  • Official Live Below The Line events

Also required is:

  • Attendance of a 6-week training program (1 contact hour, 2 hours offline) starting in the first week of October.
  • Contribution, input and creation of a State Strategy
  • Input and participation with the National Team.


Key Performance Indicators

  • Quality execution of events
  • Quality execution of promotion strategy
  • Number of communities engaged with the campaign


Skills required

  • Experience volunteering for a campaign / non profit organisation or similar
  • Experience in event management
  • Excellent written, communication, and verbal skills
  • Deadline driven
  • High organisational skills
  • Creative thinking

Beneficial

  • Strong critical and strategic thinking
  • Experience in campaigning / community organising
  • Experience in leadership/ management especially in a non profit organisation


What you get out of it

  • Opportunity to lead an international fundraising campaign
  • Opportunity to gain experience within Australia's largest youth-run aid and development organisation
  • Networking with like-minded peers
  • Training and development in community organising
  • Training by experienced campaigners

Time Commitment
15 - 20 hours per week
This includes a minimum one-hour meeting with the State Live Below the Line Team, one hour meetings with The National Live Below The Line Leadership Team and State Management Team meetings.
We are looking for individuals who can make a minimum twelve month commitment to the position


Reports to: State director


To Apply

All applicants are required to submit;

  • A current CV of no more than 2 pages
  • 2 referees (written or provided)
  • A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills.

For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites;

Lodging an Application

Applications will be taken on a rolling basis. Candidates will be notified if they are successful to the next round within a week of lodging their application. Applications will close Friday the 21st of October 2011 and interviews will take place the following week. All applications must be received in full by this time by Bea Cohen, NSW Recruitment Officer (nsw-recruitment@theoaktree.org).

Questions

Ellie Webster
New South Wales Director
e.webster@theoaktree.org
0403 806 604

Steph Lee
Live Below The Line Co-Director
s.lee@theoaktree.org

Dan Lewis Toakley
Live Below The Line Co-Director
d.lewistoakly@theoaktree.org

 

 

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d.lewistoakly@theoaktree.org or s.lee@theoaktree.org or e.webster@theoaktree.org, 0403 806 604
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Live Below The Line - NSW Manager

Who is Oaktree
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.

In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.

The Story
In 2002, Hugh Evans lived and worked in the rural valley communities of KwaZulul-Natal, South Africa. Here he came to understand that bringing opportunity and hope to the community could only be achieved through a spirit of partnership. In 2003 Hugh and Nicolas Mackay founded The Oaktree Foundation to harness the potential of young people to reduce poverty and empower developing communities through education.

Oaktree grew from young people sitting in living rooms, cafes, school classrooms and church halls throughout Melbourne who were committed to building on this vision. Our first partnership was created with an organisation in South African called Sethani who wanted to build a community resource centre that would provide educational opportunity for 750 orphans and vulnerable children and this success has been replicated many times.

Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:

  • In Australia, we have mobilised more than 10,000 supporters, run more than 300 conferences and speaking engagements and reached more than 150,000 people.
  • We were the leaders behind the 2006 Make Poverty History Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 Make PovertyHistory Zero Seven Road Trip and the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign.
  • In 2007 the Oaktree Foundation was presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
  • By now, Oaktree's Schools 4 Schools program has expanded to over 40 schools across Australia, and is one of the largest programs in the country engaging school students on issues of social justice.
  • We currently raise over $500,000 annually to support educational projects in developing communities

"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."

The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Former Prime Minister of Australia

Job Outline
Oaktree is looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to undertake the role as the

State Manager. This position involves leading the state team, executing grass root operations
and working closely with the National Live Below The Line team.

The State Manager will be responsible for leading the state team members to execute:

  • Grass root community engagement including: pitching to community groups including universities, schools, faith groups, sports groups, presentations
  • Grass root promotions including: organising street teams, collateral distribution, stunts
  • Official Live Below The Line events

Also required is:

  • Attendance of a 6-week training program (1 contact hour, 2 hours offline) starting in the first week of October.
  • Contribution, input and creation of a State Strategy
  • Input and participation with the National Team.


Key Performance Indicators

  • Quality execution of events
  • Quality execution of promotion strategy
  • Number of communities engaged with the campaign


Skills required

  • Experience volunteering for a campaign / non profit organisation or similar
  • Experience in event management
  • Excellent written, communication, and verbal skills
  • Deadline driven
  • High organisational skills
  • Creative thinking

Beneficial

  • Strong critical and strategic thinking
  • Experience in campaigning / community organising
  • Experience in leadership/ management especially in a non profit organisation


What you get out of it

  • Opportunity to lead an international fundraising campaign
  • Opportunity to gain experience within Australia's largest youth-run aid and development organisation
  • Networking with like-minded peers
  • Training and development in community organising
  • Training by experienced campaigners

Time Commitment
15 - 20 hours per week
This includes a minimum one-hour meeting with the State Live Below the Line Team, one hour meetings with The National Live Below The Line Leadership Team and State Management Team meetings.
We are looking for individuals who can make a minimum twelve month commitment to the position


Reports to: State director


To Apply

All applicants are required to submit;

  • A current CV of no more than 2 pages
  • 2 referees (written or provided)
  • A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills.

For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites;

Lodging an Application

Applications will be taken on a rolling basis. Candidates will be notified if they are successful to the next round within a week of lodging their application. Applications will close Friday the 21st of October 2011 and interviews will take place the following week. All applications must be received in full by this time by Bea Cohen, NSW Recruitment Officer (nsw-recruitment@theoaktree.org).

Questions

Ellie Webster
New South Wales Director
e.webster@theoaktree.org
0403 806 604

Steph Lee
Live Below The Line Co-Director
s.lee@theoaktree.org

Dan Lewis Toakley
Live Below The Line Co-Director
d.lewistoakly@theoaktree.org

 

 

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50
Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Fri 21st Oct 2011
Organisation Name: 
OakTree Foundation
Organisation: 
State: 
New South Wales
Contact Person: 
d.lewistoakly@theoaktree.org or s.lee@theoaktree.org or e.webster@theoaktree.org, 0403 806 604
Opportunity Overview: 
Execute the Live Below The Line campaign for 2012. bring the community together and make the project a success with like minded people working to end poverty and keep people informed of the issue. Gain training and development in community organising and immeasruable benefits in fulfilling this role from Management skills to new friends and knwoing you've made a big difference in many people's lives.

Live Below The Line - NSW Manager

Who is Oaktree
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.

In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.

The Story
In 2002, Hugh Evans lived and worked in the rural valley communities of KwaZulul-Natal, South Africa. Here he came to understand that bringing opportunity and hope to the community could only be achieved through a spirit of partnership. In 2003 Hugh and Nicolas Mackay founded The Oaktree Foundation to harness the potential of young people to reduce poverty and empower developing communities through education.

Oaktree grew from young people sitting in living rooms, cafes, school classrooms and church halls throughout Melbourne who were committed to building on this vision. Our first partnership was created with an organisation in South African called Sethani who wanted to build a community resource centre that would provide educational opportunity for 750 orphans and vulnerable children and this success has been replicated many times.

Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:

  • In Australia, we have mobilised more than 10,000 supporters, run more than 300 conferences and speaking engagements and reached more than 150,000 people.
  • We were the leaders behind the 2006 Make Poverty History Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 Make PovertyHistory Zero Seven Road Trip and the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign.
  • In 2007 the Oaktree Foundation was presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
  • By now, Oaktree's Schools 4 Schools program has expanded to over 40 schools across Australia, and is one of the largest programs in the country engaging school students on issues of social justice.
  • We currently raise over $500,000 annually to support educational projects in developing communities

"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."

The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Former Prime Minister of Australia

Job Outline
Oaktree is looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to undertake the role as the

State Manager. This position involves leading the state team, executing grass root operations
and working closely with the National Live Below The Line team.

The State Manager will be responsible for leading the state team members to execute:

  • Grass root community engagement including: pitching to community groups including universities, schools, faith groups, sports groups, presentations
  • Grass root promotions including: organising street teams, collateral distribution, stunts
  • Official Live Below The Line events

Also required is:

  • Attendance of a 6-week training program (1 contact hour, 2 hours offline) starting in the first week of October.
  • Contribution, input and creation of a State Strategy
  • Input and participation with the National Team.


Key Performance Indicators

  • Quality execution of events
  • Quality execution of promotion strategy
  • Number of communities engaged with the campaign


Skills required

  • Experience volunteering for a campaign / non profit organisation or similar
  • Experience in event management
  • Excellent written, communication, and verbal skills
  • Deadline driven
  • High organisational skills
  • Creative thinking

Beneficial

  • Strong critical and strategic thinking
  • Experience in campaigning / community organising
  • Experience in leadership/ management especially in a non profit organisation


What you get out of it

  • Opportunity to lead an international fundraising campaign
  • Opportunity to gain experience within Australia's largest youth-run aid and development organisation
  • Networking with like-minded peers
  • Training and development in community organising
  • Training by experienced campaigners

Time Commitment
15 - 20 hours per week
This includes a minimum one-hour meeting with the State Live Below the Line Team, one hour meetings with The National Live Below The Line Leadership Team and State Management Team meetings.
We are looking for individuals who can make a minimum twelve month commitment to the position


Reports to: State director


To Apply

All applicants are required to submit;

  • A current CV of no more than 2 pages
  • 2 referees (written or provided)
  • A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills.

For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites;

Lodging an Application

Applications will be taken on a rolling basis. Candidates will be notified if they are successful to the next round within a week of lodging their application. Applications will close Friday the 21st of October 2011 and interviews will take place the following week. All applications must be received in full by this time by Bea Cohen, NSW Recruitment Officer (nsw-recruitment@theoaktree.org).

Questions

Ellie Webster
New South Wales Director
e.webster@theoaktree.org
0403 806 604

Steph Lee
Live Below The Line Co-Director
s.lee@theoaktree.org

Dan Lewis Toakley
Live Below The Line Co-Director
d.lewistoakly@theoaktree.org

 

 

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