Position Context:

The North West Neighbourhood House Network Inc. (NWNHN) is a not for profit organisation currently the auspice for the Fawkner Neighbourhood House until June 30th 2022.  The Fawkner Neighbourhood House operates across two sites, 79 Jukes Road and 95 Major Road Fawkner.

The role of the Program and Marketing Coordinator is to work under the direction of the Manager to ensure the Neighbourhood House offers diverse and appealing programs, activities and events that respond to local needs and helps to build inclusiveness, tolerance and a strong sense of community.

It is expected that the Program and Marketing Coordinator will exercise initiative, expertise and cultural sensitivity to ensure all operations are delivered effectively and efficiently to all stakeholders and will meet all compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Introduce new and innovative programming and activities some of which will be online
• Create and maintain strategic marketing schedules and coordinate the production and content of marketing materials
• Manage clear communications with Manager and staff for term planning and tutor engagement and management
• Manage and maintain all aspects of social media relating to the house
• Maintain and manage the website
• Instigate on line programming in consultation with the Manager (when required)
• Manage bookings for 79 Jukes Road & 95 Major Road, Fawkner

Key Selection Criteria:

Essential:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, research, implement and evaluate programs and activities, preferably in a community or adult education environment.
• Experience in using all aspect of social media to promote the house
• Ability to implement programs on line using Zoom.
• Proven experience in the design and implementation of a marketing strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comprehensive IT skills in Microsoft Office suite, desktop publishing software such as Canva and familiarity with website administration.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and respond in a calm manner to competing demands.
• Experience in working within a culturally diverse community.

Highly Desirable:

• A good understanding of Neighbourhood Houses and/or the Not for Profit sector
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate, encourage and work well alongside fellow staff, tutors, house participants and volunteers.
• Marketing experience especially related to the use of social media

Salary and conditions

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Neighbourhood House and Adult Community Education Centres Collective Agreement, Schedule B Level 4
• 22.5 hours per week, days to be negotiated
• NWNHN will contribute 9.5% employer contribution to a superannuation fund of your choice
• Some out of hours work may be required

Note: The NWNHN is committed to working within the COVID-19 government directives to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and community.

For further information please call Judy Lazarus on 0417 376 899.

A position description is attached.