Events Coordinator - Live Below The Line
Events Coordinator - Live Below the Line
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 more than 85,000 members all of whom are playing their part in the fight to end extreme poverty.
- We have been internationally recognized through numerous awards for our high impact campaigning and incredible achievements. In 2010, we were awarded the International Youth Leadership Award for MDG action by the United Nations in New York and, in 2007 we were presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
- We were the leaders behind the 2006 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY ZEROSEVEN Roadtrip, the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign, and the 2010 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip.
- Our revolutionary fundraising and awareness campaign Live Below the Line has raised over $2 million for fighting poverty in under 18 months, is backed by Hugh Jackman, and has been launched internationally in the US and UK through our partners at the Global Poverty Project.
- We've raised over $3.5 million to provide education to some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world - including building schools in East Timor, teacher training in Papua New Guinea, vocational training for freed slaves in Ghana and HIV/Aids education in South Africa.
"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 AustraliaSA Assistant Human Resources Manager
Position Available
The 'Live Below the Line' Campaign aims to raise both funds and understanding for freedom against extreme poverty. Extreme poverty is the most severe and degrading form of poverty: those living below the poverty line cannot even meet basic needs such as food, water, shelter, sanitation, and health care. The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$1.25 per day (adjusted for PPP), and it estimates that 1.4 billion people currently live under these conditions.
Participants in the 'Live Below the Line' Campaign will take up the challenge of eating on AU$2 a day for 5 days, experiencing for themselves some of the hardships of poverty. They will seek sponsorship for doing so, and the funds raised will go towards Oaktree's international aid and development projects.
In 2011 over 6000 Australian participants from over 60 workplaces, 80 universities, 90 schools and over 800 teams completed the challenge where more than 78.1% talked to 20 people or more about the campaign and the issues of extreme poverty. Together they raised over 1.4 million dollars for life changing anti poverty initiatives in some of the poorest regions of Southeast Asia including Cambodia, East Timor and PNG.
Live Below The Line also had a substantial impact in the media with an aggravated audience of 7 million Australians. The Campaign featured in 30 radio stations, over 70 local newspapers, major newspapers including The Age and Sun‐Herald and featured in major TV programs including 6:30 with George Negus, The Kerri Anne Show and the Today Show.
Job Outline
- With the support of the State LBL Manager, oversee and manage the state ‘Live Below the Line' events team.
- With the 'Live Below the Line' State Team, creatively plan and run events with the support of the Events Coordinators.
- Oversee all promotional, fundraising and community building events for the campaign.
- Work in conjunction with the Events Coordinators to see the success of the campaign and events ‐ensuring appropriate delegation and coordination is given.
- Work in collaboration with the LBL Promotions team to effectively market events for the campaign.
- Develop and promote the Oaktree brand and Live Below the Line campaign.
Key Performance Indicators
- Quality and creativity of events planning and success of coordinating and running planned events.
- Amount of media coverage and public awareness generated prior to and throughout the campaign.
- Success of events‐ including number of attendees, amount of awareness generated and level of enthusiasm and excitement created.
- Number and quality of individual donation opportunities created.
- SA 2012 targets reached - campaign achieves targeted number of participant sign‐ups and funds raised.
- Feedback from the State LBL Manager and any other relevant parties.
Skills required
- Experience and skill in facilitation and team building
- High level of personal organisation and efficiency
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Vision and passion, integrity and humility
- Event management experience
What you get out of it
- Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer and leader within The Oaktree Foundation.
- Experience in a range of skills and tasks as well as valuable personal development.
- Opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding of aid and development.
- Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills.
- Basis to make a positive contribution to our world.
- Opportunity to gain first‐hand experience within an international aid and development organisation.
- Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people who too, are passionate about making a positive contribution to society and also changing the world, and, you'll have fun!
Opportunities for growth
- Training and experience in leadership, strategic planning, professional administration processes, external engagement and management.
- Access to aid and development literacy resources, including an Induction into Oaktree ‐ SA Branch.
- Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment.
- Experience in leadership and working in teams in the Non‐profit sector.
- Mentoring from Oaktree Leadership and highly qualified supporters of Oaktree.
Time commitment
- 10‐12 hours a week ‐ including emails, phone calls and team meetings.
- This is inclusive of 2‐3 hours of meetings, including regular weekly meetings with the LBL Manager and Events Team.
- Please note that the hours expected will start off lower and increase in the lead up to the campaign (May).
- We are looking for individuals who can make a commitment until July 2012 to the position.
- It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree SA programs and projects.
- Because the position is in the South Australian Team, we are looking for someone in Adelaide.
Reports to: SA Live Below the Line Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV of no more than 4 pages
- 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:
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line Fundraising Campaign website
Lodging an Application
Applications close midnight Sunday 25th September 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Ruth Haren, SA Human Resources Manager, at sa‐recruitment@theoaktree.org.
All applicants will be notified of their progress in the week starting Monday 26th October, and shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews in the first two weeks of October. The successful candidate would be expected to be available to commence in November.
Questions
Ruth Haren - SA Human Resources Manager
r.haren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0401 842 804
Antoneth Spaziani - SA Campaigns Manager
a.spaziani@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0422 708 903
Ben Trewren - SA State Director
b.trewren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0410 058 299
Events Coordinator - Live Below the Line
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 more than 85,000 members all of whom are playing their part in the fight to end extreme poverty.
- We have been internationally recognized through numerous awards for our high impact campaigning and incredible achievements. In 2010, we were awarded the International Youth Leadership Award for MDG action by the United Nations in New York and, in 2007 we were presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
- We were the leaders behind the 2006 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY ZEROSEVEN Roadtrip, the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign, and the 2010 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip.
- Our revolutionary fundraising and awareness campaign Live Below the Line has raised over $2 million for fighting poverty in under 18 months, is backed by Hugh Jackman, and has been launched internationally in the US and UK through our partners at the Global Poverty Project.
- We've raised over $3.5 million to provide education to some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world - including building schools in East Timor, teacher training in Papua New Guinea, vocational training for freed slaves in Ghana and HIV/Aids education in South Africa.
"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 AustraliaSA Assistant Human Resources Manager
Position Available
The 'Live Below the Line' Campaign aims to raise both funds and understanding for freedom against extreme poverty. Extreme poverty is the most severe and degrading form of poverty: those living below the poverty line cannot even meet basic needs such as food, water, shelter, sanitation, and health care. The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$1.25 per day (adjusted for PPP), and it estimates that 1.4 billion people currently live under these conditions.
Participants in the 'Live Below the Line' Campaign will take up the challenge of eating on AU$2 a day for 5 days, experiencing for themselves some of the hardships of poverty. They will seek sponsorship for doing so, and the funds raised will go towards Oaktree's international aid and development projects.
In 2011 over 6000 Australian participants from over 60 workplaces, 80 universities, 90 schools and over 800 teams completed the challenge where more than 78.1% talked to 20 people or more about the campaign and the issues of extreme poverty. Together they raised over 1.4 million dollars for life changing anti poverty initiatives in some of the poorest regions of Southeast Asia including Cambodia, East Timor and PNG.
Live Below The Line also had a substantial impact in the media with an aggravated audience of 7 million Australians. The Campaign featured in 30 radio stations, over 70 local newspapers, major newspapers including The Age and Sun‐Herald and featured in major TV programs including 6:30 with George Negus, The Kerri Anne Show and the Today Show.
Job Outline
- With the support of the State LBL Manager, oversee and manage the state ‘Live Below the Line' events team.
- With the 'Live Below the Line' State Team, creatively plan and run events with the support of the Events Coordinators.
- Oversee all promotional, fundraising and community building events for the campaign.
- Work in conjunction with the Events Coordinators to see the success of the campaign and events ‐ensuring appropriate delegation and coordination is given.
- Work in collaboration with the LBL Promotions team to effectively market events for the campaign.
- Develop and promote the Oaktree brand and Live Below the Line campaign.
Key Performance Indicators
- Quality and creativity of events planning and success of coordinating and running planned events.
- Amount of media coverage and public awareness generated prior to and throughout the campaign.
- Success of events‐ including number of attendees, amount of awareness generated and level of enthusiasm and excitement created.
- Number and quality of individual donation opportunities created.
- SA 2012 targets reached - campaign achieves targeted number of participant sign‐ups and funds raised.
- Feedback from the State LBL Manager and any other relevant parties.
Skills required
- Experience and skill in facilitation and team building
- High level of personal organisation and efficiency
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Vision and passion, integrity and humility
- Event management experience
What you get out of it
- Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer and leader within The Oaktree Foundation.
- Experience in a range of skills and tasks as well as valuable personal development.
- Opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding of aid and development.
- Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills.
- Basis to make a positive contribution to our world.
- Opportunity to gain first‐hand experience within an international aid and development organisation.
- Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people who too, are passionate about making a positive contribution to society and also changing the world, and, you'll have fun!
Opportunities for growth
- Training and experience in leadership, strategic planning, professional administration processes, external engagement and management.
- Access to aid and development literacy resources, including an Induction into Oaktree ‐ SA Branch.
- Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment.
- Experience in leadership and working in teams in the Non‐profit sector.
- Mentoring from Oaktree Leadership and highly qualified supporters of Oaktree.
Time commitment
- 10‐12 hours a week ‐ including emails, phone calls and team meetings.
- This is inclusive of 2‐3 hours of meetings, including regular weekly meetings with the LBL Manager and Events Team.
- Please note that the hours expected will start off lower and increase in the lead up to the campaign (May).
- We are looking for individuals who can make a commitment until July 2012 to the position.
- It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree SA programs and projects.
- Because the position is in the South Australian Team, we are looking for someone in Adelaide.
Reports to: SA Live Below the Line Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV of no more than 4 pages
- 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:
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line Fundraising Campaign website
Lodging an Application
Applications close midnight Sunday 25th September 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Ruth Haren, SA Human Resources Manager, at sa‐recruitment@theoaktree.org.
All applicants will be notified of their progress in the week starting Monday 26th October, and shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews in the first two weeks of October. The successful candidate would be expected to be available to commence in November.
Questions
Ruth Haren - SA Human Resources Manager
r.haren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0401 842 804
Antoneth Spaziani - SA Campaigns Manager
a.spaziani@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0422 708 903
Ben Trewren - SA State Director
b.trewren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0410 058 299
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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 more than 85,000 members all of whom are playing their part in the fight to end extreme poverty.
- We have been internationally recognized through numerous awards for our high impact campaigning and incredible achievements. In 2010, we were awarded the International Youth Leadership Award for MDG action by the United Nations in New York and, in 2007 we were presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
- We were the leaders behind the 2006 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY ZEROSEVEN Roadtrip, the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign, and the 2010 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip.
- Our revolutionary fundraising and awareness campaign Live Below the Line has raised over $2 million for fighting poverty in under 18 months, is backed by Hugh Jackman, and has been launched internationally in the US and UK through our partners at the Global Poverty Project.
- We've raised over $3.5 million to provide education to some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world - including building schools in East Timor, teacher training in Papua New Guinea, vocational training for freed slaves in Ghana and HIV/Aids education in South Africa.
"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 AustraliaSA Assistant Human Resources Manager
Position Available
The 'Live Below the Line' Campaign aims to raise both funds and understanding for freedom against extreme poverty. Extreme poverty is the most severe and degrading form of poverty: those living below the poverty line cannot even meet basic needs such as food, water, shelter, sanitation, and health care. The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$1.25 per day (adjusted for PPP), and it estimates that 1.4 billion people currently live under these conditions.
Participants in the 'Live Below the Line' Campaign will take up the challenge of eating on AU$2 a day for 5 days, experiencing for themselves some of the hardships of poverty. They will seek sponsorship for doing so, and the funds raised will go towards Oaktree's international aid and development projects.
In 2011 over 6000 Australian participants from over 60 workplaces, 80 universities, 90 schools and over 800 teams completed the challenge where more than 78.1% talked to 20 people or more about the campaign and the issues of extreme poverty. Together they raised over 1.4 million dollars for life changing anti poverty initiatives in some of the poorest regions of Southeast Asia including Cambodia, East Timor and PNG.
Live Below The Line also had a substantial impact in the media with an aggravated audience of 7 million Australians. The Campaign featured in 30 radio stations, over 70 local newspapers, major newspapers including The Age and Sun‐Herald and featured in major TV programs including 6:30 with George Negus, The Kerri Anne Show and the Today Show.
Job Outline
- With the support of the State LBL Manager, oversee and manage the state ‘Live Below the Line' events team.
- With the 'Live Below the Line' State Team, creatively plan and run events with the support of the Events Coordinators.
- Oversee all promotional, fundraising and community building events for the campaign.
- Work in conjunction with the Events Coordinators to see the success of the campaign and events ‐ensuring appropriate delegation and coordination is given.
- Work in collaboration with the LBL Promotions team to effectively market events for the campaign.
- Develop and promote the Oaktree brand and Live Below the Line campaign.
Key Performance Indicators
- Quality and creativity of events planning and success of coordinating and running planned events.
- Amount of media coverage and public awareness generated prior to and throughout the campaign.
- Success of events‐ including number of attendees, amount of awareness generated and level of enthusiasm and excitement created.
- Number and quality of individual donation opportunities created.
- SA 2012 targets reached - campaign achieves targeted number of participant sign‐ups and funds raised.
- Feedback from the State LBL Manager and any other relevant parties.
Skills required
- Experience and skill in facilitation and team building
- High level of personal organisation and efficiency
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Vision and passion, integrity and humility
- Event management experience
What you get out of it
- Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer and leader within The Oaktree Foundation.
- Experience in a range of skills and tasks as well as valuable personal development.
- Opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding of aid and development.
- Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills.
- Basis to make a positive contribution to our world.
- Opportunity to gain first‐hand experience within an international aid and development organisation.
- Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people who too, are passionate about making a positive contribution to society and also changing the world, and, you'll have fun!
Opportunities for growth
- Training and experience in leadership, strategic planning, professional administration processes, external engagement and management.
- Access to aid and development literacy resources, including an Induction into Oaktree ‐ SA Branch.
- Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment.
- Experience in leadership and working in teams in the Non‐profit sector.
- Mentoring from Oaktree Leadership and highly qualified supporters of Oaktree.
Time commitment
- 10‐12 hours a week ‐ including emails, phone calls and team meetings.
- This is inclusive of 2‐3 hours of meetings, including regular weekly meetings with the LBL Manager and Events Team.
- Please note that the hours expected will start off lower and increase in the lead up to the campaign (May).
- We are looking for individuals who can make a commitment until July 2012 to the position.
- It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree SA programs and projects.
- Because the position is in the South Australian Team, we are looking for someone in Adelaide.
Reports to: SA Live Below the Line Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV of no more than 4 pages
- 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:
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line Fundraising Campaign website
Lodging an Application
Applications close midnight Sunday 25th September 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Ruth Haren, SA Human Resources Manager, at sa‐recruitment@theoaktree.org.
All applicants will be notified of their progress in the week starting Monday 26th October, and shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews in the first two weeks of October. The successful candidate would be expected to be available to commence in November.
Questions
Ruth Haren - SA Human Resources Manager
r.haren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0401 842 804
Antoneth Spaziani - SA Campaigns Manager
a.spaziani@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0422 708 903
Ben Trewren - SA State Director
b.trewren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0410 058 299
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Events Coordinator - Live Below the Line
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 more than 85,000 members all of whom are playing their part in the fight to end extreme poverty.
- We have been internationally recognized through numerous awards for our high impact campaigning and incredible achievements. In 2010, we were awarded the International Youth Leadership Award for MDG action by the United Nations in New York and, in 2007 we were presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
- We were the leaders behind the 2006 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY ZEROSEVEN Roadtrip, the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign, and the 2010 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip.
- Our revolutionary fundraising and awareness campaign Live Below the Line has raised over $2 million for fighting poverty in under 18 months, is backed by Hugh Jackman, and has been launched internationally in the US and UK through our partners at the Global Poverty Project.
- We've raised over $3.5 million to provide education to some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world - including building schools in East Timor, teacher training in Papua New Guinea, vocational training for freed slaves in Ghana and HIV/Aids education in South Africa.
"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 AustraliaSA Assistant Human Resources Manager
Position Available
The 'Live Below the Line' Campaign aims to raise both funds and understanding for freedom against extreme poverty. Extreme poverty is the most severe and degrading form of poverty: those living below the poverty line cannot even meet basic needs such as food, water, shelter, sanitation, and health care. The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$1.25 per day (adjusted for PPP), and it estimates that 1.4 billion people currently live under these conditions.
Participants in the 'Live Below the Line' Campaign will take up the challenge of eating on AU$2 a day for 5 days, experiencing for themselves some of the hardships of poverty. They will seek sponsorship for doing so, and the funds raised will go towards Oaktree's international aid and development projects.
In 2011 over 6000 Australian participants from over 60 workplaces, 80 universities, 90 schools and over 800 teams completed the challenge where more than 78.1% talked to 20 people or more about the campaign and the issues of extreme poverty. Together they raised over 1.4 million dollars for life changing anti poverty initiatives in some of the poorest regions of Southeast Asia including Cambodia, East Timor and PNG.
Live Below The Line also had a substantial impact in the media with an aggravated audience of 7 million Australians. The Campaign featured in 30 radio stations, over 70 local newspapers, major newspapers including The Age and Sun‐Herald and featured in major TV programs including 6:30 with George Negus, The Kerri Anne Show and the Today Show.
Job Outline
- With the support of the State LBL Manager, oversee and manage the state ‘Live Below the Line' events team.
- With the 'Live Below the Line' State Team, creatively plan and run events with the support of the Events Coordinators.
- Oversee all promotional, fundraising and community building events for the campaign.
- Work in conjunction with the Events Coordinators to see the success of the campaign and events ‐ensuring appropriate delegation and coordination is given.
- Work in collaboration with the LBL Promotions team to effectively market events for the campaign.
- Develop and promote the Oaktree brand and Live Below the Line campaign.
Key Performance Indicators
- Quality and creativity of events planning and success of coordinating and running planned events.
- Amount of media coverage and public awareness generated prior to and throughout the campaign.
- Success of events‐ including number of attendees, amount of awareness generated and level of enthusiasm and excitement created.
- Number and quality of individual donation opportunities created.
- SA 2012 targets reached - campaign achieves targeted number of participant sign‐ups and funds raised.
- Feedback from the State LBL Manager and any other relevant parties.
Skills required
- Experience and skill in facilitation and team building
- High level of personal organisation and efficiency
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Vision and passion, integrity and humility
- Event management experience
What you get out of it
- Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer and leader within The Oaktree Foundation.
- Experience in a range of skills and tasks as well as valuable personal development.
- Opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding of aid and development.
- Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills.
- Basis to make a positive contribution to our world.
- Opportunity to gain first‐hand experience within an international aid and development organisation.
- Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people who too, are passionate about making a positive contribution to society and also changing the world, and, you'll have fun!
Opportunities for growth
- Training and experience in leadership, strategic planning, professional administration processes, external engagement and management.
- Access to aid and development literacy resources, including an Induction into Oaktree ‐ SA Branch.
- Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment.
- Experience in leadership and working in teams in the Non‐profit sector.
- Mentoring from Oaktree Leadership and highly qualified supporters of Oaktree.
Time commitment
- 10‐12 hours a week ‐ including emails, phone calls and team meetings.
- This is inclusive of 2‐3 hours of meetings, including regular weekly meetings with the LBL Manager and Events Team.
- Please note that the hours expected will start off lower and increase in the lead up to the campaign (May).
- We are looking for individuals who can make a commitment until July 2012 to the position.
- It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree SA programs and projects.
- Because the position is in the South Australian Team, we are looking for someone in Adelaide.
Reports to: SA Live Below the Line Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV of no more than 4 pages
- 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:
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line Fundraising Campaign website
Lodging an Application
Applications close midnight Sunday 25th September 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Ruth Haren, SA Human Resources Manager, at sa‐recruitment@theoaktree.org.
All applicants will be notified of their progress in the week starting Monday 26th October, and shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews in the first two weeks of October. The successful candidate would be expected to be available to commence in November.
Questions
Ruth Haren - SA Human Resources Manager
r.haren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0401 842 804
Antoneth Spaziani - SA Campaigns Manager
a.spaziani@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0422 708 903
Ben Trewren - SA State Director
b.trewren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0410 058 299
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