Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator
Project Youth, established 27 years ago, is a charity based in Southern Sydney providing support and assistance to young people who are homeless or facing disadvantage. Project Youth's vision is to create a future where all young people can thrive regardless of the disadvantage they face. To do this Project Youth provide trauma-informed support for young people aged 12-24 who have complex needs, are at risk, come from disadvantaged backgrounds and would not be able to fulfill their potential without additional support.
Our work is in three main areas:
- Homelessness and Housing: Accommodating young people in crisis and supports transition into independent living or returning to their family home
- Early Intervention: Intervening early to reduce and stop escalation of issues
- Education, Employment and Training: Providing pathways to employment and education through our 2 social enterprises, Cafe Y and Labour Y
The Role:
We are looking for someone who wants to join a not for profit team to support us in expanding our reach and impact through fundraising and marketing.
The role will be based in the Georges River area in South Sydney.
The role is part-time 21 hours per week (days are flexible) and is paid at SCHADS award level 4 (pro-rata).
The role will report directly to the CEO of Project Youth to:
- Write and implement a fundraising and marketing strategy
- Attract funding through a range of fundraising initiatives including events
- Build and maintain relationships with major donors
- Grow our donor program including bequests, payroll giving and regular donors
- Manage our social media program and any related marketing activity
- Provide communications support
The main responsibilities:
- Conduct market research and analysis, identifying appropriate funding opportunities
- Develop and implement a fundraising and marketing strategy
- Coordinate and implement all fundraising activities and events
- Develop strategies to attract new donors, sponsors, philanthropists and HNWI
- Develop and maintain a donor and sponsor database
- Develop and maintain consistent quality communications with donors and sponsors
- Manage Project Youth Social Media accounts
- Ensure best practice is follow at all times in line with Project Youth’s values and purpose
The Person
The successful candidate will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification or diploma in a relevant field
- At least 3 years’ experience in a fundraising role
- Very organised and efficient work practices
- Enthusiastic, energetic and committed to supporting a not-for profit organization
- Innovative and creative in developing new processes, programs and initiatives
- Excellent written skills specifically in marketing and communicating with donors
- Event management experience (preferably in fundraising events)
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the Australian fundraising sector and practices
- Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategy including market research and analysis
- Knowledge of social media account management (Facebook & Instagram)
- Exemplary interpersonal skills, including effective listening, empathy, discretion, diplomacy and the ability to build and sustain relationships
- Strong relationship management and/or customer service experience and skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and establish priorities
- High levels of attention to detail and strong administrative skills
- Demonstrated growth and learning mindset and a solution focused attitude
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of budget management
All Project Youth employees are required to undergo a National Criminal Record Check by the Australian Federal Police and a Working with Children Check by the relevant State and Territory Government(s) as a condition of employment.
To Apply
Please provide your resume and a cover letter (maximum of a 2-page cover letter). The cover letter MUST address all criteria listed in ‘The Person’ section in the advert above (please ensure you address all points with examples/evidence of your experience). Please send your resume and cover letter to jodie@projectyouth.org.au
Please note interviews will be held on Monday 4th November
Applications close 5pm Friday 25th October 2019