About Wayside Chapel

Wayside Chapel has provided unconditional love, care and support for people on and around the streets of Kings Cross since 1964. Under the banner of Love Over Hate, Wayside's programs and services are designed to ensure that the most marginalised members of our community have access to essential health, welfare, social and recreational services. Each year, thousands of people visit Wayside's two centres in Kings Cross and Bondi for assistance in gaining equitable access to essential health, welfare and related services.

Our mission is creating community with no ‘us and them,’ breaking down the barriers of judgement and providing a safe place where people from all walks of life are welcome.

Website: www.waysidechapel.org.au

About the Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wayside Chapel to kickstart a career in marketing and fundraising. Wayside is looking for a passionate Marketing and Communications Assistant for a part-time, short-term contract role.

You will be a highly creative and motivated person who will work in the dynamic Marketing and Communications team across a wide range of projects and areas. The successful candidate will be able to create and implement marketing and communication content quickly and efficiently with creative flair.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator to plan and implement new marketing initiatives, content, and campaigns.
• Create compelling social media content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter and digital platforms.
• Assist with the traffic management of marketing request forms, execute marketing job requests, and dealing with internal stakeholders to deliver task on time and on budget.
• Update centralised marcomms calendar and perform booking and administrative tasks as needed
• Use Adobe suite or Canva to create new marketing materials including flyers, brochures, signage, case studies, presentations and support documentation.
• Work with team’s suppliers including brand agency, printers to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Use a content management system, email marketing and other systems to help maintain our digital communication channels with donors
• Administrative tasks as required.

Selection Criteria

• Experience in creating and implementing marketing and communications campaigns across a variety of areas
• Exceptional writing / copy writing, editing and communications skills
• ​High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to network and work collaboratively with internal and key business stakeholders
• Experience in using content management systems, email marketing, digital communication tools and design
• Knowledge and experience of how to apply brand guidelines in the creation of marketing collateral
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
• Agency and design experience would be highly regarded

Desirable

• Experience in a similar role

Note: Offer of employment to the successful applicant is dependent upon completing Working With Children Check and Police Check prior to commencing employment.

To learn more about the role, view the full Position Description and job information pack.

Application and Recruitment Process

Applicants should provide a cover letter (1-2 pages max) that outlines how your skills and experience meet the selection criteria, plus copy of their resume.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted and the role will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Apply now.