Act Engagement & Culture Lead

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, • Part-time Description Are you a superstar when it comes to fundraising , corporate partnerships , and community events ? With the knowledge that every $1 raised = 2 meals for someone in need, we are on a mission to nourish our country. We are looking for an Engagement & Culture Lead to open doors to new revenue, actively seek new supporters, and nurture existing funders across the ACT. Do you love cultivating and maintaining great cultures through bringing values and purpose to life every day ? Are you a passionate ambassador for media and branding opportunities? This is a hybrid flexible role for 24 hours per week (salary is pro-rata) - make it your own. Your Key Relationships The ACT Engagement Lead is part of the collaborative Oz Harvest team, which includes the NSW team, National Impact, and the P&C team and volunteers. You will be an integral part of the NSW ACT team and work with external stakeholders, including corporate stakeholders, corporate participants, and service providers. About the role This role is responsible for executing fundraising initiatives such as corporate partnerships, corporate engagement, philanthropic opportunities/high net worth individuals, and community events. The Engagement & Culture Lead will open doors to new revenue, actively seek new supporters, and nurture existing funders in the ACT. In addition to generating revenue, this role will also lead the local team in cultivating and maintaining the culture of Oz Harvest, ensuring that our values and purpose are lived every day. You will be a passionate external ambassador for media and branding opportunities, helping to tell the Oz Harvest story. Your Key Responsibilities Be a positive and effective team member and bring the Oz Harvest values to life: Demonstrate each value in every one of your actions and decisions Contribute to the successes of your team by supporting your team to be the best they can be Communicate honestly and openly at all times Leading teams and cultivating a positive culture: Motivate and inspire the local staff and volunteers, providing a connection to purpose & the broader organisation Role model and expect the behaviours that result in a positive and inclusive culture Help the team be the best they can be at Oz Harvest and beyond External Engagement and Fundraising (80%): Be the public face of Oz Harvest in ACT through demonstrating purpose, professionalism, responsiveness, and passion Provide local PR support for state and national campaigns Engage in speaking and media events in conjunction with the NSW Engagement Manager Collaborate with the NSW Engagement Manager and the Impact team to establish a business development plan that will lead to growth in the fundraising pipeline Cultivate and nurture strong day-to-day relationships with existing corporate partners Consult and develop prospects for potential new financial donors and clients through researching and networking Gather and respond to feedback in a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate effectively Create new and exciting events and fundraising initiatives Ensure that individual aspects of corporate engagement are effectively managed and integrated to deliver extraordinary engagement experiences for our corporates by coordinating with the internal Oz Harvest team including Chefs, Warehouse staff, and Volunteers and communicating the corporate client's needs to the team Identify & engage with ACT Government relating to funding opportunities and advocating for our work relating to food insecurity and food waste Plan and execute local events in collaboration with the volunteer coordinator Collaborate with the NSW Engagement Manager to establish a local community engagement plan that will lead to growth in the community fundraising pipeline Establish and grow new and existing Canberra engagement activities (corporate and community) including Cooking for a Cause Prospecting for additional funding opportunities such as grants and Foundations and executed with support from the NSW Engagement Manager Ensuring accuracy of data use and entry into CRM (Salesforce) Aid and support NSW corporate partnership initiatives when required Leading Culture (20%): Leading internal communications and being the guardian of our culture by seeking and sharing feedback for the local team Be the local interface for our wonderful Volunteers Encourage collaboration across all of our teams including Food Rescue, NEST, and FEAST Support recruitment and onboarding processes for new team members Positively engage with the Oz Harvest team on communications and recognition (via slack and teams) Organising and attending Oz Harvest team internal events and celebrations Maintaining positive internal team culture in a fun and connected way At Oz Harvest we are a small team and all work together to contribute to ensure we are delivering on our purpose to Nourish our Country. In order to be able to deliver on our purpose: There is an expectation that for all major events we, as a family, come together and take on additional responsibilities to deliver a successful event. We are mindful of delivering the best possible outcomes by maximizing contributions and minimizing costs wherever possible and we do this by: Seeking in kind work wherever possible, donations of goods, the best possible quotes from suppliers, and where possible in-kind support for the work that we do Direct any potential financial donor relationships to the fundraising team Volunteer out of hours to support our purpose Personal Specifications Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Communications or equivalent work place experience A valid Police Check – or the ability to obtain this Skills, Knowledge & Experience Minimum 5 years in a leadership, business development, marketing, or fundraising role Understanding or existing knowledge of ACT Community and Corporate landscape Experience understanding and then delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs Demonstrated experience with advocacy and public representation Hands-on experience in business development and the ability to deliver excellent customer experiences Results-oriented team player, just as comfortable working solo Demonstrated project management and problem resolution skills Experience using CRM software and MS Office (Salesforce and MS Excel in particular) Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Energetic, positive and proactive; action-oriented with a drive for achieving revenue targets and growth High energy and enthusiasm that can be felt through the phone You love and are energised by people, and are genuinely passionate about understanding their needs and making a difference A natural relationship builder and leader with integrity, reliability, maturity, initiative, and passion Excellent communication, presentation and influencing credibility and effective at all levels of the organization, including executive level Exceptional ability to persuade people to make purchasing decisions Ability to sense good business deals and seal them Must be able to negotiate and problem solve Strong communications skills and the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail You're always looking to improve processes to achieve efficiencies! Role Type Pay Rate 80000 AUD - 90000 AUD (Annum) Company Overview Founded by Ronni Kahn AO in 2004 after noticing the huge volume of food going to waste, Oz Harvest quickly grew to become Australia's leading food rescue organisation. Food is at our core, saving surplus food from ending up in landfill and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. We are committed to halving food waste by 2030, inspiring and influencing others to do the same, and transforming lives through education. #J-18808-Ljbffr