• Permanent opportunity with purpose
• Hawthorn East, Melbourne
• Full-time

The Organisation

The Inclusion Foundation is a for-purpose-organisation that champions the inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Together, we stand proud, we raise our hands in the air, and we to say to society, to business, to governments, to everyone, and to anyone... Count me in!

The Inclusion Foundation champions the inclusion of people with Down syndrome through two key programs;

Emotion21 – A dance, fitness and wellbeing program designed for people with Down syndrome from ages six and up. The program has proven success in building on participants cognitive abilities, eye-hand co-ordination and motor skills. It is also designed to improve collaboration and socialisation skills and build supportive communities.

Impact21 – Unique employer-led employment programs that lead to long term meaningful open employment in which both employer and employee are supported by the Inclusion Foundation. The programs promote social and civic inclusion, encourage greater independence, and develop participants’ work skills. Real work, with real wages for real people.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Fundraising, Marketing and Communication Manager, the Marketing and Event Coordinator will be responsible for engaging the community with the Inclusion Foundation through social media, digital advertising, website, newsletters and manage all our events (online and offline). This is a varied hands-on role so flexibility, adaptability and a ‘can do’ attitude is a must!

Key Responsibilities

Social Media and Digital Communications (60%)

• Create and maintain Social Media Calendar for all Inclusion Foundation activities
• Collect and develop content for regular posts and stories about Impact21, emotion21 and Inclusion Foundation, including collating images and consent from relevant parties
• Monitor all social media accounts and offer constructive interaction with users
• Develop video content briefs for video development and liaise with relevant team members and external contractors. Includes creating video briefs and coordinating logistics of video development.
• Produce and present regular monthly performance reports
• Update and maintain website content including blog posts and event calendar details
• Create and deliver regular EDM’s, and electronic newsletters for various internal and external audiences including donors, volunteers and program participants
• Create online fundraising platforms for peer-to-peer fundraising events
• Deliver key direct marketing activities
• Improve digital journeys and tactics to optimise communication touch points
• Implement supporting digital activities for fundraising campaigns, including appeals, community fundraising and corporate partnerships to grow income from digital channels

Event Planning and Management (40%)

• Manage key events such end to end
• Implement inaugural community fundraising event

What we are looking for

• Creative and digitally savvy, with skills and experience content production and creating engaging video content for all social media platforms
• Strong digital marketing skills particularly in email, website, and social media and campaign reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Flexible, professional, engaging, and outgoing to connect with stakeholders and supporters
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of WordPress and MailChimp
• High computer literacy with proficiency in Word, Excel, CMS, CRMs and EDMs
• Hands on experience of Google Analytics, email marketing platforms, and CMS management (Desirable)
• Experience of optimisation through test and learn methodology (Desirable)
• Solid understanding of not-for-profit organisations and fundraising would be advantageous
• Knowledge of creative software such as Adobe, Canva or Indesign advantageous
• This is an outstanding opportunity to join an organisation where you are making a difference to the lives of others through your professional experience.

For any queries, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Marketing & Events Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs or apply now.

A position description is attached.

We look forward to hearing from you.