Community Coordinator - Protected Area Project

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

 

We've only got one Earth. A planet that we all - animals, plants and people - share and depend upon. The need to protect it has never been greater.  This role presents a rare opportunity to work on a special project as part of a team dedicated to saving threatened species and protecting diverse habitats through partnerships and community engagement.  The Community Coordinator leads and coordinates an engagement program to raise awareness of the wider community and mobilise action to protect the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife of Queensland's Outback environments.  Utilising a diverse skills set, the role works collaboratively to leverage engagement opportunities - from running information stalls, to coaching volunteers to undertake outreach activities, to working with WWF marketing and communications experts to reach audiences across digital channels.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• A track record of success in community outreach and stakeholder engagement.

• Campaign or project management skills and experience.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills (including influencing, negotiating, networking) with a proven ability to inspire and motivate people to action.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including social media/digital skills.

• Ability to present and provide training to small groups and coordinate, and oversee a volunteer/intern program.

• High level problem solving and issues resolution skills.

• Competent in basic project management tools.

Ideally you will have a degree in environmental conservation, community development or equivalent experience and a knowledge and interest in environmental issues.

WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications

Applicants are encouraged to review the Job Description and can apply by scrolling down and selecting the "Apply Now" button.

Please include the following two attachments:  (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria and (2) your resume (CV), including two referees.