Communications Assistant

Advertised by Volunteering Sunshine Coast

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidates must be located on the Sunshine Coast.
Support the HAP executive, webmaster and social media consultant in their roles and establish targets for increasing reach of audience.
Liaise with the HAP Partnerships and membership to keep the website up to date
Engage in public relations, promotions and marketing
Assist team and social media consultant to create and write editorials and radio scripts to reach out to the audience. Contribute to the newsletters and events.
Support webmaster to update the HAP website and maintain all the social media accounts.
Post regular updates of HAP in social media, including newsletter, blog posts, press releases, fund raising appeals and any other promotional items.
Assist and guide HAP President/Secretary and board to design and create brochures, flyers and documents.
Work along with the Board to come up with new and creative ideas to promote HAP.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential:

Proficient in computers, including:
- Own PC for use in the role
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Social media outlets (Facebook. Twitter & Community blogs)
- Photoshop, Canva, WordPress or similar program
- Creating and managing websites an advantage
Current Police Check or Yellow Card or willing to obtain
Good understanding of social networking and ability to utilize it as an effective marketing tool.
Well developed and effective writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to use online tools to engage Partnerships and members, donors and other organisations.
Works well independently and as part of a team.
Strong organisation and time management skills.
Ability to understand, follow and adhere to HAP Policies and Procedures.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / BEHAVIOURS

SUPPORT

To support you in carrying out your role, HAP will:

Provide a role- based email
Provide opportunity to develop and maintain skills through training and the volunteering experience;
Provide you with a sounding board, guidance and advice on issues of concern to you;
Provide positive and constructive feedback as necessary; and
Provide opportunity to engage with a diverse group of service providers as partners and sponsors.

Initial and ongoing Training requirement:

Benefits to the volunteers:

Opportunity to develop and maintain skills through networking, sharing of knowledge and the volunteering experience
Gain administrative work experience and understanding of community organizations
New skills obtained from volunteering can be included in your resume and applied in future work experiences
Volunteering can also expand your social and professional networks

SEEK Volunteer