Activist Coordinator

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The actions unit is responsible for the planning, co-ordination and execution of non-violent direct actions in Australia and the Pacific region, which are 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.

Main responsibilities

• Actively engage and mobilise activists to deliver GPAP objectives
• Develop and coordinate an engagement program to attract new activists to join the Activist Network
• Lead the development and delivery of the Basic Action Training program
• Coordinate with other trainers within the Actions Unit to support the delivery of specialist skills training for activists 

What’s in it for you?

• You get to work in a team of skilled, dedicated digital trouble makers determined to disrupt the status quo
• You get to use your skills for good; engaging and motivating everyday folk to take action for the planet
• You will have the independence and scope to experiment, innovate and advance the aims of the team
• We work hard and play harder
• Greenpeace can guarantee a flexible work environment, friendly and helpful co-workers, as well as opportunities for professional development.

How to apply: 

Any published closing dates are estimated.  Due to the nature of Greenpeace’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible.  This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date.  We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.

Greenpeace welcomes and values diversity of people, cultural experiences and perspectives. We actively encourage applications from all corners of our global society. Through our campaigning, we create solutions that promote environmental sustainability rooted in social justice.          

To apply for this role please submit a CV (of no more than 3 pages) and a separate Cover Letter (of no more than 1 page) detailing your suitability for the role.

Note: Not all responsibilities and competencies listed in the Job Description 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

Applications close at midnight on 05 June 2016.