Director (Marketing) for Empower Inc.

Closing Date: 
Wed 30th Nov 2011
Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
State: 
New South Wales

Empower Inc is a young Sydney-based not for profit organisation with a mission to enable entrepreneurs to build self-reliant communities. We achieve this through facilitating grassroots partnerships to that are focused on enabling a 5 year community vision through access to capital, access to sustainable technologies and holistic capacity building. We are currently engaged in a sustainable community development project in Malawi and are scoping a second project in Northern Sri Lanka.

The Director (Marketing) will lead Empower Inc's marketing strategy and be an integral part of its Board of Directors. Mission and value-based leadership, strategic governance and a commitment to increasing the organisation's public profile are vital features of this position. This position is currently without remuneration, except for administrative, travel and accommodation costs in relation to Board member duties.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual seeking to develop skills in experiencing executive leadership within a progressive organisation with a social conscience. The role also encompasses the development of international marketing campaigns and most importantly an opportunity to contribute towards deep social and environmental impact.

Ideal candidates for this position would possess:

  • A deep commitment to Empower Inc's mission and values
  • Proven professional experience in a marketing/fundraising capacity in the government, business or not for profit sector
  • A proven ability to cultivate strong working relationships and partnerships
  • Creative flair and capacity to develop innovative and inspiring cause and marketing campaigns including developing social media based marketing campaigns
  • Ability to commit at least 10 hours a week towards fulfilling the aforementioned responsibilities
  • Access to contacts and networks that can enable Empower Inc's marketing campaigns and enable the organisation's long-term growth is highly desirable
  • Strong competence with Microsoft Office and Social Media applications is required while a familiarity with Web and Graphic Design is highly desirable.

To apply email your C.V. to shanil@empowerprojects.org together with a brief response to the following questions (no more than 250 words each):

1.) How are Empower Inc's mission and values aligned to your personal values and interests?

2.) What possibilities do you envision creating for Empower Inc in the capacity of Director (Marketing) within your first year of involvement?

3.) Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

 

 
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Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Wed 30th Nov 2011
Organisation Name: 
Empower Inc
State: 
New South Wales
Opportunity Overview: 
Empower Inc. is a Sydney-based organisation which operates internationally and aims to assist entrepreneurs in building self-reliant communities. They are looking for a Director (Marketing) to lead their marketing strategy and be an integral part of its Board of Directors.

Empower Inc is a young Sydney-based not for profit organisation with a mission to enable entrepreneurs to build self-reliant communities. We achieve this through facilitating grassroots partnerships to that are focused on enabling a 5 year community vision through access to capital, access to sustainable technologies and holistic capacity building. We are currently engaged in a sustainable community development project in Malawi and are scoping a second project in Northern Sri Lanka.

The Director (Marketing) will lead Empower Inc's marketing strategy and be an integral part of its Board of Directors. Mission and value-based leadership, strategic governance and a commitment to increasing the organisation's public profile are vital features of this position. This position is currently without remuneration, except for administrative, travel and accommodation costs in relation to Board member duties.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual seeking to develop skills in experiencing executive leadership within a progressive organisation with a social conscience. The role also encompasses the development of international marketing campaigns and most importantly an opportunity to contribute towards deep social and environmental impact.

Ideal candidates for this position would possess:

  • A deep commitment to Empower Inc's mission and values
  • Proven professional experience in a marketing/fundraising capacity in the government, business or not for profit sector
  • A proven ability to cultivate strong working relationships and partnerships
  • Creative flair and capacity to develop innovative and inspiring cause and marketing campaigns including developing social media based marketing campaigns
  • Ability to commit at least 10 hours a week towards fulfilling the aforementioned responsibilities
  • Access to contacts and networks that can enable Empower Inc's marketing campaigns and enable the organisation's long-term growth is highly desirable
  • Strong competence with Microsoft Office and Social Media applications is required while a familiarity with Web and Graphic Design is highly desirable.

To apply email your C.V. to shanil@empowerprojects.org together with a brief response to the following questions (no more than 250 words each):

1.) How are Empower Inc's mission and values aligned to your personal values and interests?

2.) What possibilities do you envision creating for Empower Inc in the capacity of Director (Marketing) within your first year of involvement?

3.) Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

 

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Empower Inc is a young Sydney-based not for profit organisation with a mission to enable entrepreneurs to build self-reliant communities. We achieve this through facilitating grassroots partnerships to that are focused on enabling a 5 year community vision through access to capital, access to sustainable technologies and holistic capacity building. We are currently engaged in a sustainable community development project in Malawi and are scoping a second project in Northern Sri Lanka.

The Director (Marketing) will lead Empower Inc's marketing strategy and be an integral part of its Board of Directors. Mission and value-based leadership, strategic governance and a commitment to increasing the organisation's public profile are vital features of this position. This position is currently without remuneration, except for administrative, travel and accommodation costs in relation to Board member duties.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual seeking to develop skills in experiencing executive leadership within a progressive organisation with a social conscience. The role also encompasses the development of international marketing campaigns and most importantly an opportunity to contribute towards deep social and environmental impact.

Ideal candidates for this position would possess:

  • A deep commitment to Empower Inc's mission and values
  • Proven professional experience in a marketing/fundraising capacity in the government, business or not for profit sector
  • A proven ability to cultivate strong working relationships and partnerships
  • Creative flair and capacity to develop innovative and inspiring cause and marketing campaigns including developing social media based marketing campaigns
  • Ability to commit at least 10 hours a week towards fulfilling the aforementioned responsibilities
  • Access to contacts and networks that can enable Empower Inc's marketing campaigns and enable the organisation's long-term growth is highly desirable
  • Strong competence with Microsoft Office and Social Media applications is required while a familiarity with Web and Graphic Design is highly desirable.

To apply email your C.V. to shanil@empowerprojects.org together with a brief response to the following questions (no more than 250 words each):

1.) How are Empower Inc's mission and values aligned to your personal values and interests?

2.) What possibilities do you envision creating for Empower Inc in the capacity of Director (Marketing) within your first year of involvement?

3.) Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

 

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Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Wed 30th Nov 2011
Organisation Name: 
Empower Inc
State: 
New South Wales
Opportunity Overview: 
Empower Inc. is a Sydney-based organisation which operates internationally and aims to assist entrepreneurs in building self-reliant communities. They are looking for a Director (Marketing) to lead their marketing strategy and be an integral part of its Board of Directors.

Empower Inc is a young Sydney-based not for profit organisation with a mission to enable entrepreneurs to build self-reliant communities. We achieve this through facilitating grassroots partnerships to that are focused on enabling a 5 year community vision through access to capital, access to sustainable technologies and holistic capacity building. We are currently engaged in a sustainable community development project in Malawi and are scoping a second project in Northern Sri Lanka.

The Director (Marketing) will lead Empower Inc's marketing strategy and be an integral part of its Board of Directors. Mission and value-based leadership, strategic governance and a commitment to increasing the organisation's public profile are vital features of this position. This position is currently without remuneration, except for administrative, travel and accommodation costs in relation to Board member duties.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual seeking to develop skills in experiencing executive leadership within a progressive organisation with a social conscience. The role also encompasses the development of international marketing campaigns and most importantly an opportunity to contribute towards deep social and environmental impact.

Ideal candidates for this position would possess:

  • A deep commitment to Empower Inc's mission and values
  • Proven professional experience in a marketing/fundraising capacity in the government, business or not for profit sector
  • A proven ability to cultivate strong working relationships and partnerships
  • Creative flair and capacity to develop innovative and inspiring cause and marketing campaigns including developing social media based marketing campaigns
  • Ability to commit at least 10 hours a week towards fulfilling the aforementioned responsibilities
  • Access to contacts and networks that can enable Empower Inc's marketing campaigns and enable the organisation's long-term growth is highly desirable
  • Strong competence with Microsoft Office and Social Media applications is required while a familiarity with Web and Graphic Design is highly desirable.

To apply email your C.V. to shanil@empowerprojects.org together with a brief response to the following questions (no more than 250 words each):

1.) How are Empower Inc's mission and values aligned to your personal values and interests?

2.) What possibilities do you envision creating for Empower Inc in the capacity of Director (Marketing) within your first year of involvement?

3.) Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

 

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