About YouthCARE:
YouthCARE is one of Western Australia's largest not-for-profit organisations. YouthCARE aims to create positive sporting and school communities, where people are empowered and encouraged to be the best they can be. Each year our Chaplains help thousands of people in sporting and school communities in Western Australian by providing essential social, emotional and mental health support services.
The Role:
This is a six-month, part-time (0.6 FTE) contract, reporting to the Marketing Coordinator, supporting and collaborating with the Marketing Team, responsible for the copy production for publications, social posts, articles and marketing collateral. Key responsibilities include:
- Content and task delivery, taking briefs from the marketing coordinator and bringing them from concept to completion.
- Develop effective written communications across the organisation to effectively engage internally, with stakeholders, service providers, and event attendees outside of YouthCARE.
- Liaise with internal and external parties to ensure full understanding of briefs.
- Collaborate with the marketing coordinator to implement effective communications copy based on our target audiences.
- Write and edit content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, and other marketing material that communicates the organisations activities, products and/or services. Assist with additional content creation as required.
- Source and develop newsworthy stories for YouthCARE’s website, newsletters and external publications and videos.
- Local and regional travel as required to meet requirements of the role.
Essential Criteria
- Only Australia Citizens or Permanent Residents should apply.
- Must be able to support the Christian mission and vision of YouthCARE.
- At least 12 months experience, story sourcing and interviewing, background research, production of written material (including structural editing for mid-weight copy such as newsletters and feature articles), social media and web content production.
- Familiarity with producing organisation wide internal communications through channels such as intranet, survey creation and Mailchimp etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build effective working relationships within a team environment.
- Demonstrates strong computer literacy skills, especially Microsoft Office Word, and a working familiarity with Adobe Design suite.
- Must have a valid C-class driver’s license.
To apply, please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria to [email protected]
*Applications close on 21st October 2024.*
