Job title: Activist Coordinator

Reporting to: Actions Unit Manager

Location: Sydney

Closing date: midnight 27 Jan 2015

It is a critical decade for the future of the planet. The mission of Greenpeace, to ensure the ability of the Earth to nurture life in all its diversity, has never been more urgent.

About the role:

The Actions Unit is responsible for the planning, co-ordination and execution of Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) in Australia and the Pacific region, which is an integral part of Greenpeace’s overall organisational, campaign and communications strategy.

The Activist Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining the Greenpeace Australia Pacific Activist Network. The position will ensure the availability of a pool of highly motivated, trained, reliable and responsible activists throughout the region, ready and able to deliver planned campaign work. The Activist Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating the scheduling of the annual training program within the Actions Unit and the delivery of the Basic Action Training program that is a prerequisite for all activists participating in any Greenpeace Direct Actions.

About us:

For over 40 years, Greenpeace has been at the forefront of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. These issues are global in nature and so are their solutions. With offices in over 40 countries, we work with communities across the world to achieve large-scale change. Greenpeace Australia Pacific has a mandate to defend the rich, diverse and fragile environments in the Australia Pacific region. We investigate and expose environmental abuse, hold decision-makers accountable, promote effective solutions and inspire others to create positive change.

How to apply:

Applications close midnight 27 Jan 2015 and must address the responsibilities and competencies in the job description, available at www.greenpeace.org/australia/en/about/jobs/ All applications should consist of a CV and a seperate Cover letter of no more than 2 pages.

Note: Not all responsibilities and competencies need to be addressed; it is left to the discretion of the applicant which to focus on.

Please direct applications or enquiries to:

Human Resources

Recruitment.au@greenpeace.org

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