Assistant Campaigner

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Australia and the Pacific are unique and precious environments. We’ve got a beautiful climate, rich oceans, vast forests and healthy food. Yet all of this is under threat. Greenpeace takes action to protect our natural home, now and for the future. We investigate and expose environmental abuse, hold decision-makers accountable, promote effective solutions and inspire others to create positive change. Now you have the opportunity to join the team, as the Assistant Campaigner, to help save our planet!

What you will be getting up to:

In this role you will be responsible for assisting in the creation, implementation and coordination of an array of wonderful and stimulating projects. As the Assistant Campaigner you will also be providing creativity in the planning and execution of campaigns, as well as ensuring dynamism and the smooth running of projects.

Some of your main responsibilities include:

• Participating in the development and implementation of campaign strategies and tactics
• Developing and maintaining networks and relationships with relevant stakeholders, partners and allies (political, corporate, NGO, grassroots)
• Preparing reports, research and analysis as required.

The person we are looking for has:

• Experience of campaigning, community organising, or political lobbying
• Proficient digital skillset with the ability to identify and adopt new forms of technology
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to maintain tight deadlines.

Also…

• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• The ability to self-manage workload.

What we can offer you

As a Greenpeace employee, you’ll be part of an important program of work to stop climate change, save the ancient forests and protect our world’s oceans, earth and sky! You will additionally:

• Get to work in a team of skilled, intelligent, dedicated trouble makers determined to disrupt the status quo
• Use your skills for good; engaging and motivating everyday folk to take action for the planet
• Continuously learn, develop and grow
• Have the independence and scope to experiment, innovate and advance amongst a supportive team and environment.

How to apply

Greenpeace welcomes and values diversity of people, cultural experiences and perspectives. We actively encourage applications from all corners of our global society. Through our campaigning, we create solutions that promote environmental sustainability rooted in social justice.

To apply for this role please submit a CV (of no more than 3 pages) and a separate Cover Letter (of no more than 1 page) detailing your suitability for the role.

Note: Not all responsibilities and competencies listed in the Job Description need to be addressed; it is left to the discretion of the applicant which to focus on.

Please direct applications or enquiries to:

Human Resources

Recruitment.au@greenpeace.org

Applications close at midnight on 1 July 2018.