Advocacy & Partnerships Coordinator - Animal Justice Party Qld

Purpose

Be the connector and supporter at the heart of AJP QLD's advocacy work. You build relationships with NGOs and allied organisations, find petitions currently being raised and connect with the people behind them, and support every Advocacy Campaign Coordinator so they can do their best work. You sit under the Advocacy Portfolio Manager and are the glue that holds the advocacy team together.

Key Duties
Build NGO relationships: Connect with NGOs and allied organisations, maintain those relationships, and look for partnership opportunities
Find petitions: Monitor for petitions currently raised that align with AJP QLD's positions, connect with the people behind them, and support them
Support Advocacy Campaign Coordinators: Support the campaigns where you have capacity to do so. Find tools, templates, contacts, or research that coordinators need
Coordinate across campaigns: Make sure campaigns aren't duplicating effort or competing for the same volunteers
Maintain a relationship register: Keep track of NGO and petition contacts, last contact, and next steps
Amplify campaigns: Make sure campaigns get cross-promoted across the portfolios and that actions (petition signatures, submissions) feed into the wider effort

Skills & Experience Needed

No professional experience required; training and support provided.
Strong organisational skills, creativity, and initiative.
Excellent communication, written and verbal.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative group.
Passion for animal advocacy and creating positive change.
If you have previous experience in planning, project management, or advocacy, that’s a plus, but not mandatory.
Openness to learning new skills and approaches

Organisational Background

The team is part of a political organisation dedicated to animal justice, promoting compassionate policies and building awareness of animal exploitation.
Events range from grassroots advocacy to high-impact campaigns, sometimes partnering with other advocacy groups and legislative initiatives.
The AJP prioritises transparency, teamwork, and creative activism.

Benefits of Volunteering

Develop invaluable skills in advocacy, event leadership, and project management.
Expand your network with passionate animal advocates and campaigners.
Opportunities to take the lead in meaningful projects, demonstrate creativity, and help shape the movement.
Make a lasting impact for animals, both immediately and in broader systemic change.
Flexible schedule and remote work, adapt your volunteering to your life

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