Short description

The NSW Greens are founded on four pillars- social equity & economic justice, ecological sustainability, grassroots democracy, and peace, nonviolence & disarmament. Greens parties across the world share these values.

The NSW Greens are recruiting two part-time local organiser roles, to help coordinate the Greens’ local government election campaigns for the Inner West and for the City of Sydney in 2024, with one of the roles extending to the Greens Federal election in 2025.

ABOUT THE ROLES

These two part-time roles would be perfect for passionate campaigners or community organisers who believe in progressive politics, and who want to have a meaningful impact on the inner city and inner west of Sydney.

Greens Campaign Coordinators play a leading role in election campaigns. Campaign Coordinators are responsible for implementing a local election campaign, working closely with and supported by a volunteer Campaign Committee made up of Greens members.

The roles also work closely with sitting Greens Councillors, election candidates, volunteers, MPs, and other Greens staff, and engage with community groups and activists across key local issues, including housing and climate justice.

The Inner West Campaign Coordinator will help lead the Greens election campaign for the Inner West Council, to Sept 2024.

The Sydney Campaign Coordinator will help lead the Greens election campaign for the City of Sydney Council, to Sept 2024, and then the Greens Federal Election for Sydney (2025).

Candidates can apply for one or both roles, through the same application.

CONDITIONS

• Salary range: From $48.02 or $49.33 per hour plus superannuation and leave (Administration Worker level 3 or level 4, depending on experience). Note, there is a CPI based increase from 1 July.

• Primary Location: The Greens NSW state office, Camperdown

• Hours: 06. FTE or 21 hours (3 days) per week. Some weekends and after hours work will be required. Depending on fundraising, scaling up to full time in the weeks before election day may be available.

• Length of contract: Contract until one or two weeks after the local council election (Sept 2024) or - for the Sydney position - one or two weeks after the Federal election (estimated to be in May 2025).

• Position begins: 8 May 2024 or as negotiated.

• Covered by: The Greens NSW Staff Collective Agreement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementing an integrated campaign strategy with the volunteer Campaign Committee
• Coordinating the development and implementation of a Field Organising strategy with the Campaign Committee
• Organising: Engaging volunteers and the logistics for street stalls, door knocking, telephone banking and other campaign activities
• Event Coordination: Identifying, creating and coordinating supporter events including forums, dinners, fundraising events and other opportunities
• Communication Support: Assistance with the set up and use of digital communication tools and printed materials to support the campaign.
• Logistical Assistance: Administration support for the campaign and candidates.
• Working collaboratively with the Campaign Committee to manage a balanced campaign budget and ensure compliance with GNSW requirements and electoral laws
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with Campaign Committee, employed staff, volunteers, local group members, Greens NSW staff and office bearers
• Day to day line manager for other Campaign staff including directing and leading their work plans
• Contributing to a comprehensive post-election evaluation report
• Ensuring the engagement of various communities in the inner city, including migrant communities and LGBTQIA+ communities
• Any other tasks as directed.

A position description is attached:

• For the Inner West Campaign Coordinator

• For the Sydney (Local + Federal) Campaign Coordinator

SELECTION CRITERIA

• A commitment to Greens values and policies
• Demonstrated experience coordinating, managing and motivating volunteers in a grassroots Campaign
• Experience implementing successful and contemporary communications strategies, including practical knowledge of social media platforms, databases, and other online tools
• Outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure with competing deadlines
• Exceptional project management skills, including the identification and minimisation of risks
• Well-developed political judgement, and a good understanding of local political issues
• A good understanding of the importance of data management in campaigning and experience with contact databases.
• A willingness to understand and respect the structure of Greens NSW and the Australian Greens
• A current Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check or a willingness to obtain one in the first month of employment
• Flexibility and a willingness to undertake evening and weekend work

How to Apply

Please provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential requirements. The cover letter and resume does not need to address each criteria separately, but must make it clear how you meet the criteria for the role.

IMPORTANT - Please make it clear if you are applying for one or both of the roles.

For a confidential conversation:

• About the Inner West Campaign Coordinator role, contact Chris Holley on 0450 340 435 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Local Campaign Coordinators x2 - Sydney and Inner West enquiry via EthicalJobs.

• About the Sydney (Local + Federal) Campaign Coordinator role contact Clr Sylvie Ellsmore (City of Sydney) on 0403 977 213 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Local Campaign Coordinators x2 - Sydney and Inner West enquiry via EthicalJobs.