Grassroots Coordinator - Communications

Posted November 6th, 2011 by gregnelson
Closing Date: 
Wed 9th Nov 2011
Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Organisation: 
The Oaktree Foundation
State: 
Tasmania
More Information Link: 
www.oaktree.org
Contact Person: 
a.fogarty@theoaktree.org

Grassroots Coordinator (Communications)
National Live Below The Line Team 
Oaktree Foundation

Job Outline
Oaktree is looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to undertake the role of a grassroots coordinator.
As part of the Live Below the Line (LBL) State team, Grassroots coordinators will be responsible for the effectively implementation of a State Live Below the Line Strategy, including:

  • Operational planning of the campaign, 
  • Promotional and community building activities and events, 
  • Liaising/communicating internally with the rest of the State Oaktree Branch, 
  • Develop and promote the Oaktree brand and Live Below the Line campaign, 
  • Any other adhoc duties as required by the Live Below the Line Manager. 


In particular, the Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will be responsible for: - Ensuring all events run in the lead up to and throughout the campaign are on message and effective, - Organising fundraising and advocacy events around the state, including media events,

  • Developing a comprehensive events strategy prior to the beginning of the campaign,
  • Supporting any LBL participants who may run events in their local community. 


Key Performance Indicators
The success of the LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will be measured by the:

  • Quality of planning and preparation for an effective promotions strategy for the campaign. 
  • Level of engagement and support from individuals and groups, such as universities and schools. 
  • Level and success of extensive promotions of LBL to all diverse sectors of society. 
  • Successful running of LBL events 
  • 2012 State targets reached (Sign Ups, participants, funds raised) 


Skills required
 It is essential that the LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) has: - Experience with effective teamwork and collaboration

  • High level of personal organisation and efficiency 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Vision and passion, integrity and humility 
  • Understanding of how to run an event 


It would also be beneficial to have:
- Experience running successful advocacy and fundraising events - Understanding of how to work with media outlets - A basic understanding of a variety of issues regarding poverty, aid, development and the Australian political system.

What you get out of it
 The LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will gain a number of skills and experiences, including but not limited to:

  • Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer within The Oaktree Foundation, thorough professional training and mentoring. 
  • Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills. 
  • 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 
  • Working in a fun, dynamic, and rewarding environment. 

Time Commitment
The necessary time commitment for this position s 10-12 hours per week until July 2012. This will start lower, but increase in the lead up to the campaign (May). This commitment includes:

  • Fortnightly Branch or Whole Team Meetings, - Weekly LBL Team meetings, - Regular meetings with the LBL State Manager, - Regular emails and phone calls, - A minimum of 6 hours per week in the Oaktree Tasmania Office 
  • It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree state programs and projects. 

As the Tasmanian Oaktree Office is based in Hobart, we are looking for someone in Southern Tasmania.

Reports to State Live Below the Line Manager

To Apply
All applicants are required to submit;

  • A current CV of no more than 4 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;
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation main website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line website

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 on Wednesday 9th Novermber.
All applications must be received in full by this time by the Amy Fogarty, LBL State Manager, at a.fogarty@theoaktree.org

Questions
All questions are to be directed to the Tasmanian LBL Manager: a.fogarty@theoaktree.org

 

 
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Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Wed 9th Nov 2011
Organisation Name: 
OakTree Foundation
Organisation: 
The Oaktree Foundation
State: 
Tasmania
More Information Link: 
www.oaktree.org
Contact Person: 
a.fogarty@theoaktree.org
Opportunity Overview: 
Network with schools, ensure success of promotions, gain invaluable experience in business - marketing and event management - with Oaktree.

Grassroots Coordinator (Communications)
National Live Below The Line Team 
Oaktree Foundation

Job Outline
Oaktree is looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to undertake the role of a grassroots coordinator.
As part of the Live Below the Line (LBL) State team, Grassroots coordinators will be responsible for the effectively implementation of a State Live Below the Line Strategy, including:

  • Operational planning of the campaign, 
  • Promotional and community building activities and events, 
  • Liaising/communicating internally with the rest of the State Oaktree Branch, 
  • Develop and promote the Oaktree brand and Live Below the Line campaign, 
  • Any other adhoc duties as required by the Live Below the Line Manager. 


In particular, the Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will be responsible for: - Ensuring all events run in the lead up to and throughout the campaign are on message and effective, - Organising fundraising and advocacy events around the state, including media events,

  • Developing a comprehensive events strategy prior to the beginning of the campaign,
  • Supporting any LBL participants who may run events in their local community. 


Key Performance Indicators
The success of the LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will be measured by the:

  • Quality of planning and preparation for an effective promotions strategy for the campaign. 
  • Level of engagement and support from individuals and groups, such as universities and schools. 
  • Level and success of extensive promotions of LBL to all diverse sectors of society. 
  • Successful running of LBL events 
  • 2012 State targets reached (Sign Ups, participants, funds raised) 


Skills required
 It is essential that the LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) has: - Experience with effective teamwork and collaboration

  • High level of personal organisation and efficiency 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Vision and passion, integrity and humility 
  • Understanding of how to run an event 


It would also be beneficial to have:
- Experience running successful advocacy and fundraising events - Understanding of how to work with media outlets - A basic understanding of a variety of issues regarding poverty, aid, development and the Australian political system.

What you get out of it
 The LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will gain a number of skills and experiences, including but not limited to:

  • Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer within The Oaktree Foundation, thorough professional training and mentoring. 
  • Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills. 
  • 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 
  • Working in a fun, dynamic, and rewarding environment. 

Time Commitment
The necessary time commitment for this position s 10-12 hours per week until July 2012. This will start lower, but increase in the lead up to the campaign (May). This commitment includes:

  • Fortnightly Branch or Whole Team Meetings, - Weekly LBL Team meetings, - Regular meetings with the LBL State Manager, - Regular emails and phone calls, - A minimum of 6 hours per week in the Oaktree Tasmania Office 
  • It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree state programs and projects. 

As the Tasmanian Oaktree Office is based in Hobart, we are looking for someone in Southern Tasmania.

Reports to State Live Below the Line Manager

To Apply
All applicants are required to submit;

  • A current CV of no more than 4 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;
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation main website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line website

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 on Wednesday 9th Novermber.
All applications must be received in full by this time by the Amy Fogarty, LBL State Manager, at a.fogarty@theoaktree.org

Questions
All questions are to be directed to the Tasmanian LBL Manager: a.fogarty@theoaktree.org

 

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Grassroots Coordinator (Communications)
National Live Below The Line Team 
Oaktree Foundation

Job Outline
Oaktree is looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to undertake the role of a grassroots coordinator.
As part of the Live Below the Line (LBL) State team, Grassroots coordinators will be responsible for the effectively implementation of a State Live Below the Line Strategy, including:

  • Operational planning of the campaign, 
  • Promotional and community building activities and events, 
  • Liaising/communicating internally with the rest of the State Oaktree Branch, 
  • Develop and promote the Oaktree brand and Live Below the Line campaign, 
  • Any other adhoc duties as required by the Live Below the Line Manager. 


In particular, the Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will be responsible for: - Ensuring all events run in the lead up to and throughout the campaign are on message and effective, - Organising fundraising and advocacy events around the state, including media events,

  • Developing a comprehensive events strategy prior to the beginning of the campaign,
  • Supporting any LBL participants who may run events in their local community. 


Key Performance Indicators
The success of the LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will be measured by the:

  • Quality of planning and preparation for an effective promotions strategy for the campaign. 
  • Level of engagement and support from individuals and groups, such as universities and schools. 
  • Level and success of extensive promotions of LBL to all diverse sectors of society. 
  • Successful running of LBL events 
  • 2012 State targets reached (Sign Ups, participants, funds raised) 


Skills required
 It is essential that the LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) has: - Experience with effective teamwork and collaboration

  • High level of personal organisation and efficiency 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Vision and passion, integrity and humility 
  • Understanding of how to run an event 


It would also be beneficial to have:
- Experience running successful advocacy and fundraising events - Understanding of how to work with media outlets - A basic understanding of a variety of issues regarding poverty, aid, development and the Australian political system.

What you get out of it
 The LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will gain a number of skills and experiences, including but not limited to:

  • Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer within The Oaktree Foundation, thorough professional training and mentoring. 
  • Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills. 
  • 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 
  • Working in a fun, dynamic, and rewarding environment. 

Time Commitment
The necessary time commitment for this position s 10-12 hours per week until July 2012. This will start lower, but increase in the lead up to the campaign (May). This commitment includes:

  • Fortnightly Branch or Whole Team Meetings, - Weekly LBL Team meetings, - Regular meetings with the LBL State Manager, - Regular emails and phone calls, - A minimum of 6 hours per week in the Oaktree Tasmania Office 
  • It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree state programs and projects. 

As the Tasmanian Oaktree Office is based in Hobart, we are looking for someone in Southern Tasmania.

Reports to State Live Below the Line Manager

To Apply
All applicants are required to submit;

  • A current CV of no more than 4 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;
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation main website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line website

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 on Wednesday 9th Novermber.
All applications must be received in full by this time by the Amy Fogarty, LBL State Manager, at a.fogarty@theoaktree.org

Questions
All questions are to be directed to the Tasmanian LBL Manager: a.fogarty@theoaktree.org

 

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Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Wed 9th Nov 2011
Organisation Name: 
OakTree Foundation
Organisation: 
The Oaktree Foundation
State: 
Tasmania
More Information Link: 
www.oaktree.org
Contact Person: 
a.fogarty@theoaktree.org
Opportunity Overview: 
Network with schools, ensure success of promotions, gain invaluable experience in business - marketing and event management - with Oaktree.

Grassroots Coordinator (Communications)
National Live Below The Line Team 
Oaktree Foundation

Job Outline
Oaktree is looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to undertake the role of a grassroots coordinator.
As part of the Live Below the Line (LBL) State team, Grassroots coordinators will be responsible for the effectively implementation of a State Live Below the Line Strategy, including:

  • Operational planning of the campaign, 
  • Promotional and community building activities and events, 
  • Liaising/communicating internally with the rest of the State Oaktree Branch, 
  • Develop and promote the Oaktree brand and Live Below the Line campaign, 
  • Any other adhoc duties as required by the Live Below the Line Manager. 


In particular, the Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will be responsible for: - Ensuring all events run in the lead up to and throughout the campaign are on message and effective, - Organising fundraising and advocacy events around the state, including media events,

  • Developing a comprehensive events strategy prior to the beginning of the campaign,
  • Supporting any LBL participants who may run events in their local community. 


Key Performance Indicators
The success of the LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will be measured by the:

  • Quality of planning and preparation for an effective promotions strategy for the campaign. 
  • Level of engagement and support from individuals and groups, such as universities and schools. 
  • Level and success of extensive promotions of LBL to all diverse sectors of society. 
  • Successful running of LBL events 
  • 2012 State targets reached (Sign Ups, participants, funds raised) 


Skills required
 It is essential that the LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) has: - Experience with effective teamwork and collaboration

  • High level of personal organisation and efficiency 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Vision and passion, integrity and humility 
  • Understanding of how to run an event 


It would also be beneficial to have:
- Experience running successful advocacy and fundraising events - Understanding of how to work with media outlets - A basic understanding of a variety of issues regarding poverty, aid, development and the Australian political system.

What you get out of it
 The LBL Grassroots Coordinator (Events) will gain a number of skills and experiences, including but not limited to:

  • Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer within The Oaktree Foundation, thorough professional training and mentoring. 
  • Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills. 
  • 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 
  • Working in a fun, dynamic, and rewarding environment. 

Time Commitment
The necessary time commitment for this position s 10-12 hours per week until July 2012. This will start lower, but increase in the lead up to the campaign (May). This commitment includes:

  • Fortnightly Branch or Whole Team Meetings, - Weekly LBL Team meetings, - Regular meetings with the LBL State Manager, - Regular emails and phone calls, - A minimum of 6 hours per week in the Oaktree Tasmania Office 
  • It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree state programs and projects. 

As the Tasmanian Oaktree Office is based in Hobart, we are looking for someone in Southern Tasmania.

Reports to State Live Below the Line Manager

To Apply
All applicants are required to submit;

  • A current CV of no more than 4 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;
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation main website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line website

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 on Wednesday 9th Novermber.
All applications must be received in full by this time by the Amy Fogarty, LBL State Manager, at a.fogarty@theoaktree.org

Questions
All questions are to be directed to the Tasmanian LBL Manager: a.fogarty@theoaktree.org

 

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