Do you have professional communications experience and skills in promotions and website development to grow a small ambitious not-for-profit organisation?

A volunteer Communications Manager is sought to build a viable branch of Alternatives to Violence in Victoria (AVP-Vic).

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Your contribution will be instrumental in driving AVP-Vic forward, transforming conflicts and avoiding violence, and building more peaceful, just and creative communities in Victoria and beyond.

This role may be done part time from home.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to envisioning and realising the strategic direction of AVP-Vic.
• Prepare the AVP-Vic communication strategy and plan.
• Ensure AVP-Vic’s public communications objectives are SMART, and achieved responsibly with efficiency and innovation.
• Act as an ambassador for AVP-Vic, promoting its mission, values, and achievements within and beyond the local community.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of AVp-Vic’s strategic goals, policies, and risk management procedures, particularly in relation to our public communications.
• Engage in monthly committee meetings (conducted online), committee work, and strategic planning sessions.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) develops participants' abilities to resolve conflicts without resorting to manipulation, coercion, or violence. A global network of trained AVP facilitators run experiential, conflict transformation activities around the world.

In Australia each state or territory has unique ways of organising and offers different activities fit to their context. AVP-Vic is an independent incorporated body, part of the wider AVP network.

A small management committee in Victoria is aiming to rebuild energy and activities to serve our community in the face of many social, economic, climate and post-pandemic challenges. Our current focus is on working with community groups and to engage more young people in our activities.

ABOUT YOU

A passionate and responsible communications manager you will bring your commitment to growing creative non-violence and, preferably, experience nurturing small grass-roots start-ups. You are resilient and keen to work collaboratively with others for lasting impact.

This role is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to the noble cause of reducing both interpersonal and structural violence in society. You will help ensure that AVP-Vic has realistic communication goals, budgets, and manages its communications and communications achievements effectively, ethically, and efficiently. You will have some experience with communications planning, webpage development and use of various other media for promotions.

Become a part of something constructive and meaningful. Click "Apply Now" to be part of a growing initiative to make your world more creative in the face of conflicts.

If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions about it or AVP-Vic, please get in touch with Anne or Di on [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Manager (Voluntary Position) - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a one page statement describing your motivations and fit for this role with AVP-Vic, or if you would prefer to create a video statement, please let us know. Please also submit your two page CV as a pdf. Please click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application.