Are you passionate about building community engagement and crafting compelling narratives? Do you thrive in a role that blends creativity with strategy to elevate an organisation's impact?

We’re looking for a Marketing and Communication Coordinator to join YFS—a dynamic role supporting the development and implementation of YFS’s marketing strategies with a focus on social media, content creation, and digital communication. Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager, you’ll play a key role in enhancing YFS's brand presence and connecting with diverse audiences across Logan and beyond.

This is a part-time four day a week opportunity, but we’re open to flexibility for the right applicant.

About the job

• Role location: Slacks Creek
• Role type: Permanent, Part Time position
• Pay range: $106,730 to $111,448 a year (pro rata for part time hours) based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe
• Benefits Tax available

We’re seeking a proactive and skilled Marketing and Communication Coordinator to develop engaging content, manage social media, support marketing campaigns, and drive audience engagement across digital and print platforms. This role is integral in sharing YFS’s impactful work and fostering community support for our mission.

In this role you will provide:

• Content Creation and Copywriting: Craft engaging content for YFS’s social media, website, newsletters, and campaigns. Develop copy for client stories, B2B materials, media releases, and advocacy letters to ensure alignment with YFS’s brand voice and audience needs.
• Social Media and Digital Marketing: Manage YFS’s social media presence, including content planning, audience engagement, and response management, while contributing to digital strategies to boost brand awareness.
• Analytics & Reporting: Track and analyse digital marketing metrics, including social media engagement and SEO performance, to make data-driven recommendations that enhance YFS’s digital impact.
• Marketing Coordination: Support supplier relationships, inventory management, and event coordination needs. Maintain marketing assets and assist with managing the marketing inbox and other promotional activities.

About you

Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, ideally, you’ll bring:

• Social Media Expertise: Proven experience in social media management, including best practices for audience growth and engagement. Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., Loomly) is a plus.
• Strong Copywriting & Editing Skills: Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt style for diverse audiences across platforms.
• Digital Content Creation: Knowledge of content management systems (e.g., WordPress), basic design tools (e.g., Canva), and SEO principles.
• Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to interpret social media metrics and analytics to inform and improve strategy.
• Project Management Skills: Strong organisational skills and experience managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

About us

At YFS, we make a real difference to the lives of people living in Logan and surrounding areas.

We have a real commitment to seeing people thrive, including our staff. We encourage staff to bring their entire selves to work, because we know that a happy workplace thrives.

In our recent Employee Opinion Survey our staff said the best things about working at YFS are the challenging work/job satisfaction, fellow employees, teamwork, and pay and benefits.

We’re serious about your professional development. And we empower each other to make decisions and try new ways of working.

Depending on your role, we support flexible work arrangements.

We also offer great employment benefits including above-average pay rates, generous salary packaging (exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax), portable long service leave, counselling support and free parking.

To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.

Interested?

Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at https://www.yfs.org.au/application-process/

Submit your resume, a one-page cover letter outlining what you will bring to the role, and a portfolio showcasing three examples of your writing and social media campaigns, via the "Apply Now" button.

Contact Kat Rowe on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 3 December 2024.

People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community, are encouraged to apply.