Grassroots Coordinator Participants x2

Closing Date: 
Wed 9th Nov 2011
Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Organisation: 
State: 
Tasmania
More Information Link: 
Contact Person: 
a.fogarty@theoaktree.org

Grassroots Coordinator - Participants x2
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 Coordinators (Participants) will be responsible for: - Recruiting LBL participants in schools, universities, and businesses throughout the state, - Guiding participants through the elements of the campaign, answering their questions, and helping to make the experience as educational and fulfilling as possible, - Developing a comprehensive participants strategy prior to the commencement of the campaign.

Key Performance Indicators
The success of the LBL Grassroots Coordinators (Communications) 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 Coordinators (Participants) 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 recruitment strategies and methods. 

We are looking for 2 Grassroots Coordinators (Participants), one to coordinate University participants, the other for schools.
Therefore, it would be beneficial to have:

  • Experience working with either schools or University, 
  • Public speaking and strong relationship building skills, 
  • 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 Coordinators (Participants) 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 is 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 November. 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: 
State: 
Tasmania
More Information Link: 
Contact Person: 
a.fogarty@theoaktree.org
Opportunity Overview: 
Great opportunity for students in event management or those wishing to increase management skills @OaktreeFndation

Grassroots Coordinator - Participants x2
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 Coordinators (Participants) will be responsible for: - Recruiting LBL participants in schools, universities, and businesses throughout the state, - Guiding participants through the elements of the campaign, answering their questions, and helping to make the experience as educational and fulfilling as possible, - Developing a comprehensive participants strategy prior to the commencement of the campaign.

Key Performance Indicators
The success of the LBL Grassroots Coordinators (Communications) 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 Coordinators (Participants) 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 recruitment strategies and methods. 

We are looking for 2 Grassroots Coordinators (Participants), one to coordinate University participants, the other for schools.
Therefore, it would be beneficial to have:

  • Experience working with either schools or University, 
  • Public speaking and strong relationship building skills, 
  • 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 Coordinators (Participants) 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 is 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 November. 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 - Participants x2
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 Coordinators (Participants) will be responsible for: - Recruiting LBL participants in schools, universities, and businesses throughout the state, - Guiding participants through the elements of the campaign, answering their questions, and helping to make the experience as educational and fulfilling as possible, - Developing a comprehensive participants strategy prior to the commencement of the campaign.

Key Performance Indicators
The success of the LBL Grassroots Coordinators (Communications) 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 Coordinators (Participants) 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 recruitment strategies and methods. 

We are looking for 2 Grassroots Coordinators (Participants), one to coordinate University participants, the other for schools.
Therefore, it would be beneficial to have:

  • Experience working with either schools or University, 
  • Public speaking and strong relationship building skills, 
  • 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 Coordinators (Participants) 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 is 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 November. 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: 
State: 
Tasmania
More Information Link: 
Contact Person: 
a.fogarty@theoaktree.org
Opportunity Overview: 
Great opportunity for students in event management or those wishing to increase management skills @OaktreeFndation

Grassroots Coordinator - Participants x2
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 Coordinators (Participants) will be responsible for: - Recruiting LBL participants in schools, universities, and businesses throughout the state, - Guiding participants through the elements of the campaign, answering their questions, and helping to make the experience as educational and fulfilling as possible, - Developing a comprehensive participants strategy prior to the commencement of the campaign.

Key Performance Indicators
The success of the LBL Grassroots Coordinators (Communications) 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 Coordinators (Participants) 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 recruitment strategies and methods. 

We are looking for 2 Grassroots Coordinators (Participants), one to coordinate University participants, the other for schools.
Therefore, it would be beneficial to have:

  • Experience working with either schools or University, 
  • Public speaking and strong relationship building skills, 
  • 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 Coordinators (Participants) 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 is 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 November. 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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