Public Relations Coordinator

Type:
Office staff
Location:
Croydon, NSW

Duration:
1-2 years

JOB TITLE:  Public Relations Coordinator

JOB TYPE: Permanent Part-Time, 2 days a week (16 hours), mostly business hours

ORGANISATION: European Christian Mission (ECM) 

LOCATION:  Australian office, Croydon, Sydney. 

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: ECM Executive Director

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Develop a public relations strategic plan in accordance with ECM vision and values.
  • In consultation with Catalyst (our fundraising consultants), to develop appropriate fundraising initiatives. This will include a planned giving program (bequests)
  • Implementation of public relations plan and fundraising initiatives in collaboration with the ECM staff team, especially those involved in promotion.
  • Interact well with existing and potential donors, as well as churches and other Christian organisations, in a professional and engaging manner
  • Prompt attention to relevant telephone and online inquiries.
  • Effective event promotions and management.
  • Participation in key ECM events as needed
  • Website support
  • Maintain a clean and safe workspace, and abide by workplace health and safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

  • Degree or diploma in the field (or a related field) an advantage.
  • Australian residency.

 

Experience:

At least two years experience in public relations, marketing or sales is strongly preferred. Experience in fundraising (or financial support raising) an advantage.

 

Skills:

  • A people person/networker
  • Excellent strategic planner
  • Engaging and persuasive communicator (both in written and verbal forms).
  • Ability and willingness to speak engagingly about opportunities for giving where needed.
  • Self-starter and initiative taker
  • Organised, sufficiently attentive to details and able to meet deadlines.
  • Computer/ online literacy
  • Team worker and yet able to work independently.

PERFORMANCE GOALS:

  • Finalisation of a public relations strategic plan.
  • To make ECM well known amongst churches and Christian organisations.
  • Implementation of fundraising initiatives, including 2-3 events and planned giving.
  • Complete tasks competently, on time and in teamwork.
  • Ensure office is clean and presentable at all times.

 

Apply in writing to Matt George

matthew.george@ecmi.org or PO BOX 15, Croydon, NSW 2132