This is a Volunteer position
Applications Close: 1-Dec-2015 Your commitment: Approx 5-10 hours per week Period: 3 months probationary, then extend as mutually agreed Reporting to: Event manager Position Details: The Orangutan Project is a voluntary organisation that supports Orangutan conservation organisations in raising funds and awareness for Orangutan conservation. Orangutans are in a crisis situation with extinction in the wild predicted within 10 years by many experts. We invite applications for the position of an NT Regional Representatives. An enthusiastic, self motivated person is sought to organise and manage fundraising and awareness-raising events.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Building a team to share responsibilities and tasks and coordinate fund raising activities.
- Activities could include: shopping centre displays; fetes; expos; chocolate fundraising; film nights; trivia nights.Membership and Adoption programs within the State. Goals are set each year for these categories and the State Representative is expected to work towards these goals.
- Communication with volunteer members to promote and coordinate their activities and events and be responsible for all state matters.
- Be available to answer emails normally within 48 hours.
- Storage of all merchandise and equipment and transport to and from events if required
- Write articles for the eNewsletter
- Attend Regional Representative teleconference meetings (1 every 6 weeks), using Google conferencing
- Liaise with Merchandise Coordinator for merchandise stock supplies/storage of stock
- Liaise with Adoption Coordinator for Adoption Kit supplies
- Liaise with Bookkeeper and Administrator re banking and orders
- Train a backup State Coordinator to cover during State Coordinator holidays and to become an acting replacement if required.
Reporting Relationships
Reporting to the National Rep Manager Marion Wall at marion.wall@orangutan.org.au
Skills and Aptitudes
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- PC and internet access
- Email and computer skills
- Basic understanding of software/program
- Good communication skills
