Community Engagement Coordinator TasmaniaPosted: 14/01/2025
Closing Date: 14/04/2025
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Hobart, Southern Tasmania TAS
Job Category: Community Services and Development, Marketing
A little about us: EverAbility Group has a long and proud history of providing services for people with disabilities across Western Australia and Tasmania.
Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services.
About the Role: We're looking for a passionate and dynamic Community Engagement Coordinator to join our Marketing and Fundraising team.
In this vital role, you will be responsible for building and nurturing strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including schools, corporate organizations, community centres, and more.
You will organise and deliver impactful community engagement activities and events that support our mission, promote services, and drive fundraising efforts.
Working closely with internal teams, including the Program Manager Fundraising, you'll help shape the strategic direction for community fundraising activities, key events, and initiatives.
You will also lead and support a dedicated team of officers, and ensure volunteers are well-supported, trained, and motivated to contribute.
If you're a proactive, collaborative leader with a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities and accountabilities Line-manage two Community Engagement Officers, ensuring alignment with objectives and industry standards, while providing guidance, support, and mentorship.Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to maximize community fundraising and engagement opportunities.Support individuals and organisations raising funds for Guide Dogs and VisAbility Tasmania.Collaborate with the Program Manager Fundraising Tasmania to create long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships for ongoing community and annual giving commitments.Engage with external stakeholders and audiences to promote Guide Dogs and VisAbility Tasmania, identifying potential donor and community fundraising partners.Work with key internal stakeholders on service partner opportunities and ensure that service partner agreements are communicated and progressed.Collaborate with Community Engagement Officers to plan and execute community engagement events and activities.Identify and evaluate new and existing community engagement and fundraising partnerships.Deliver presentations, workshops, and information sessions to educate external stakeholders about opportunities to support the services offered.Maintain records of interactions and partnerships and regularly report on community engagement activities.Desired Skills and ExperienceSkills and attributes: Minimum 5 years proven experience in community fundraising and/or engagement.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.Results-driven with a focus on expanding the organisation's reach and impact.Current drivers' licence, National Police Clearance, Working with Vulnerable People Check (NDIS endorsed).How to apply? If you're ready to help us make a difference, click Apply and let's chat about what life looks like at EverAbility.
Applications close at 4:00pm Tuesday, 11 February 2025. However, please note that interviews may commence prior to the closing date, and the job advertisement may close earlier than expected.
To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.
Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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