Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef is hiring! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and cutting edge organisation working to create a brighter future for the Reef.

We’re searching for a highly motivated individual who wants to help us develop and grow the organisation. This new, dynamic position will provide administrative support to the CEO and broader team with a focus on fundraising, general administrative and organisational support, planning and logistics, marketing and special projects as required.

WHO WE ARE

Our mission is to protect and conserve the Great Barrier Reef, and reefs around the world.

Spearheaded by Earth Hour founder Andy Ridley, we're building a 21st century conservation organisation, bringing together world-leading research, tourism, industry, media and conservation to inspire, educate and show the world why the Reef is too precious to lose.

We’re a small and passionate team, digitally focused, agile and collaborative, who can do a whole lot with very little. We’ve developed world-class platforms like Reef Tracks and Citizens Atlas in-house, generated significant global media coverage for collaborative campaigns like #SpawningGBR and partnered with major brands like Uber and Nickelodeon.

We believe that the Great Barrier Reef should be more than a poster child for climate change, it must be the inspiration for change.

THE POSITION

This is a full-time role based in our Cairns office, on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef. You will be joining a small, energetic and dedicated team who are passionate about protecting the Reef and our oceans.

You will be able to illustrate a passion for conservation and sustainability. You will have a strong knowledge of key issues affecting the Reef and broader environmental issues.

With your previous experience in an office environment, you will have well-developed written and verbal communication skills. You will be keen to apply your skills and develop new ones on behalf of the organisation.

Candidates must be confident, with strong organisational skills, detail-oriented, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, the ability to work with the CEO and team to meet strict deadlines and undertake a wide range of support functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to the CEO, with a particular emphasis on relationships with funding and other strategic partners
• Travel and meeting planning
• Liaise with donors and organisations to help drive fundraising outcomes
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure we are providing timely and relevant support where required to our partners
• Provide administrative support to the wider team as required
• Providing marketing support including content research, social media, reporting, events

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential

• 1-2 years’ experience in administration, fundraising or marketing
• Excellent networking, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a range of people
• Digital literacy and proficiency in systems including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work both independently and interdependently as part of an agile and collaborative team
• Display a high level of attention to detail when completing tasks
• A willingness to learn and contribute to the team and the overall Citizens vision

Desirable

• Knowledge of the local reef community including tourism and conservation
• Formal qualifications in administration, fundraising or marketing
• Experience working or volunteering in the nonprofit sector