Department: Program

Reporting to: Multimedia Producer

Status: Volunteer (unpaid)

Commitment: 1 day per week, 3-6 month contract.

Overall purpose of the position

The Multimedia (Production) Volunteer will support the production of videos at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, specifically the production of two new regular series for YouTube, which primarily involves a combination of research, shooting and editing.

Why Greenpeace?

Australia and the Pacific are unique and precious environments. We’ve got a beautiful climate, rich oceans, vast forests and healthy food. Yet all of this is under threat. Greenpeace takes action to protect our natural home, now and for the future. We investigate and expose environmental abuse, hold decision-makers accountable, promote effective solutions and inspire others to create positive change.

What you will be up to in this role:

  • Basic video and photo editing
  • Sorting, categorising and uploading material to the Media Library
  • Assisting in the production of multimedia
  • Manage raw multimedia materials
  • Help spot opportunities for reactive content and pitch new ideas.

Some of the skills and experience we are looking for in you:

  • Experience in video production and photography
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • An understanding of Greenpeace’s activities, the importance of storytelling and communications to Greenpeace’s aims
  • Commitment, professionalism and achievement orientation.

What We Can Offer You!

As a Greenpeace volunteer, you’ll be part of an important program of work to stop climate change, save the ancient forests and protect our world’s oceans, earth and sky!

  • 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.

Specific work environment:

  • Primarily based at Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s offices in Ultimo
  • Occasional shoots offsite
  • Ideally able to be in the office a minimum of 20 hours a month, especially the last Thursday and Friday of each month.

How to apply

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 Volunteer 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 Role 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 7 July 2018.