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Digital Marketing Assistant

Earthwatch Institute

About Us

Earthwatch Institute is a leading global environmental not for profit organisation, committed to conserving the diversity and integrity of life on Earth to meet the needs of current and future generations.

The Role

We’re looking for a part–time Digital Marketing Assistant, with the experience to grow our online web and social media presence and supporter base. This position is responsible for the ongoing maintenance (customer facing and backend), design and content of our websites and information management. Reporting to the Impact and Communications Officer, this position will analyse and increase our traffic and reach, collaborating in the creation and delivery of effective marketing campaigns.

About you

You’re a natural social media whizz, with a strong aptitude for technology and are looking for a position which fits in with your busy life! You’re highly confident in SEO and your ability to take an organisations media presence to the next level. You’re detail driven, adept in analysing the why and the how, a proven trouble-shooter and able to deliver on time, every time. You’re keen to work within a small team, supported by other high performing colleagues and form part of a culture that promotes collaboration and outside the box thinking.

Key Accountabilities

  1. Website & mobile application management
  2. Assist with digital media initiatives & marketing campaigns
  3. Information Management
  4. Other duties

Key selection criteria

  1. Demonstrated proficiency in website design, back end development, mobile applications and maintenance
  2. Experience in data management and analysis
  3. Adept in social media platforms & SEO
  4. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work proactively and to deadlines
  5. A collaborative team member, who easily builds rapport and can contribute to a positive work culture

The Essentials

Requirements

  • Be an Australian citizen or hold a valid work visa to work in Australia
  • Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
  • Hold a relevant qualification in computer science/web management/systems engineering or similar

Essential Skills/Competencies

  • Excellent communication and writing skills, including spelling, grammar, punctuation as well as composition, editing and proofing
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Proficiency in website design, back end development, mobile applications and maintenance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
  • Understanding of HTML, word processing, spreadsheets and other programs which feed information to our sites
  • Adept in social media platforms and online content management systems
  • Experience in data management and analysis
  • Understanding of domain management
  • Demonstrated experience in using social media effectively to build audiences
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines
  • Outstanding problem solving skills

Desirable attributes

  • Knowledge of Communigator or similar
  • Experience in not-for-profit sector
  • A keen interest in the environment

What we offer

MODE OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time (2 days per week, flexible. Ideally suited to someone who is looking to work for a few hours per day). 1 year fixed term contract (with potential to increase days/to permanency for the right candidate)

SALARY: As agreed, plus 9.5% superannuation (with future increases aligned with government schedules) and 20 days’ annual leave (pro-rata)

STAFF BENEFITS:

  • Supportive small team environment
  • Green office space in Carlton
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Salary Packaging option
  • Professional Development with upskilling support
  • Experience in working within the not-for-profit sector

This is new role in a small company, so it should be noted that this outline cannot be representative of the full tasks list to be undertaken by the successful applicant. It is recognised that the duties of all roles can be subject to change from time to time. Alterations to duties and responsibilities within the scope of the role should be expected.

Earthwatch Australian is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, young people, LGBTQI people and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this job.

Love the sound of this opportunity, but can’t check 100% of the boxes? Get in touch! Send your queries to [email protected], using the subject line: Digital Marketing Assistant application via EthicalJobs, or call us on (03) 9016 7590.

We are eager to engage the right candidate asap, so please apply now.

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