Wilderness Defender Coordinator

The Wilderness Society (TWS) is an independent environmental advocacy organisation supported by around 30,000 members. The work we do leverages our strong base to build a mass movement for climate action and nature conservation in Australia. Since 1976, we've stood at the forefront of the country's most historic campaigns, including the Franklin River, Fraser Island, Tasmanian Forests, James Price Point in the Kimberley and numerous World Heritage Areas. Today, we're training a new generation of environmental leaders with a sophisticated community organising program, while building support for effective and lasting change through our communications. Australia's natural environment and the life it supports is its great advantage, The Wilderness Society exists to protect it.

The Position

The Wilderness Society seeks a passionate leader to take over a powerful face-to-face fundraising team in Melbourne. Based in our vibrant campaign centre, you will manage, lead and motivate a team of up to 10 Wilderness Defender Campaigners to inspire the public to commit ongoing, one-off and non-financial support. You will play a vital role in our exciting campaigns and in growing the movement to protect Australia's nature and fight the climate crisis.

The key responsibilities for this position include:

• Manage, lead and inspire the fundraising team
• Plan, budget and resource the team
• Interview and train new fundraisers
• Up-skill and develop fundraisers
• Carry out HR and financial compliance activities

About You

A confident communicator, you are someone who is curious about the world and wants to change it for the better. You are an experienced fundraiser, a natural leader and you are interested in a challenging and rewarding role.

Application Process

To apply please click on Apply Now. Applicants are required to provide a cover letter, CV and a 1 page document addressing the below targeted questions;

Question 1: What do you believe are some common hurdles in face to face fundraising/sales and how would you overcome them?

Question 2: Provide an example of a time you have had to address a fundraising/sales rep that is consistently failing to meet their quota. How did you handle this situation and what was the outcome?

We recommend that you review the position description for further information.

If you have any questions please contact our Wilderness Defender National Manager - Matt Small - matt.small@wilderness.org.au