ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Australian Friends of Palestine (AFOPA) is a not-for-profit, Adelaide based organisation, established in 2004 that advocates for justice for Palestinians in their homeland.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic Communications Officer to join our team. Your role will be critical in developing and implementing AFOPA’s Communications Strategy and communications plans for specific campaigns and events. This is a .6 FTE position.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking someone who is passionate about human rights and has a background in communications or marketing. The ideal candidate is a talented communicator who excels in crafting compelling messages and engaging with diverse audiences.

key responsibilities

• Develop and implement AFOPA’s Communication Strategy
• Develop and implement communication plans for AFOPA campaigns and events
• Create and distribute engaging content across various platforms including media releases, newsletters, social media and the AFOPA website
• Monitor social media and distribute posts/articles/videos in a timely manner to stakeholders and different audiences
• Create visually appealing and effective communication materials
• Develop and implement communication plans to increase AFOPA memberships and donations.
• Co-ordinate the Media Response volunteer group.

required qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills that build and maintain respectful relationships and engender trust
• High level of strategic thinking and creativity with the ability to develop innovative communication solutions
• Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Adeptness to work under pressure
• Sound knowledge of platforms, especially social media and communication tools.
• Ability to lead volunteers.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.