Reverse Garbage is many things to many people. This role manages our contact with all of our different audiences to keep them engaged with our vision – which is to inspire people to make reuse their first choice.

Our Marketing & Communications Manager needs to be enthusiastic about reuse so that they can confidently encourage others to be inspired and follow the same path.

Our team includes interesting, dynamic, creative and quirky people who all bring something different to the organisation. This job description provides an overview of this position’s responsibilities and the skills required.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary purpose of the role is to manage, deliver and measure communications across all channels to proactively and positively promote Reverse Garbage and its activities to diverse audiences.

The Marketing & Communications Manager is responsible for using our communication tools to build relationships between Reverse Garbage and its many audiences – donors, customers, corporates, government, educators, researchers and the community. We are looking for a dynamic and agile worker who thrives in a busy and unique environment.

Key duties include:

• Development and implementation of effective marketing and communication strategies involving traditional and digital media to promote our services and programs that lead to growth and expansion for Reverse Garbage
• Production of high-quality content for a variety of communication platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google, website, blogs, flyers, e-newsletters, noticeboards
• Keeping the Reverse Garbage website up to date
• Maintain direct and effective communication with customers and Reverse Garbage members
• Identifying grant or other funding opportunities and preparing applications
• Briefing and overseeing the delivery of graphic design assets ( eg business cards, posters, signage, craft packs etc)
• Event management, including creative markets, media events, annual general meetings with Reverse Garbage members, project or document launches
• Preparation of Annual Report copy. Coordination of design with external graphic designer
• Preparation of monthly Board Reports to highlight the activities and performance of Reverse Garbage’s Marketing and Communication activities
• Creating media opportunities to highlight and advertise RG’s reuse, sustainability and education activities
• Preparation and distribution of media releases
• Other duties as required by the CEO

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Excellent communication skills – particularly written
• Experience in building social media audiences organically with creative flare
• Ability to build rapport with a diverse range of customers, donors, staff and volunteers
• Attention to detail
• Creative thinking (we do not have big budgets, so we need to be clever and resourceful to get results)
• Able to manage priorities effectively in a dynamic team and working environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Canva for design, MailChimp, WordPress, Meta Business Suite, Google Platforms (including Google AdWords)
• Experience with Hubspot or similar CRMs
• Ability to track and analyse success or failure of EDMs and social media campaigns

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of reuse principles and a commitment to sustainability
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Creative thinking, innovative and good at problem solving
• A passion for an inclusive and sustainable community

OPERATIONAL & HUMAN RESOURCES

• Participate as part of the staff team at all times
• Fulfil obligations under the RG Code of Conduct

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY

• Demonstrate leadership in the maintenance of safe workplace for both workers and customers
• Actively promote safety and safe work practices
• Identify potential hazards in the workplace and ensure elimination and reduction of risk

ADVOCACY, PROMOTION, EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIPS

• Ensure the positive promotion and protection of the Reverse Garbage brand
• Engage in public activities that promote the interests and objectives of the Reverse Garbage

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