KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Candidates must be located on the Sunshine Coast.
• Support the HAP executive, webmaster and social media consultant in their roles and establish targets for increasing reach of audience.
• Liaise with the HAP Partnerships and membership to keep the website up to date
• Engage in public relations, promotions and marketing
• Assist team and social media consultant to create and write editorials and radio scripts to reach out to the audience. Contribute to the newsletters and events.
• Support webmaster to update the HAP website and maintain all the social media accounts.
• Post regular updates of HAP in social media, including newsletter, blog posts, press releases, fund raising appeals and any other promotional items.
• Assist and guide HAP President/Secretary and board to design and create brochures, flyers and documents.
• Work along with the Board to come up with new and creative ideas to promote HAP.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential:

• Proficient in computers, including:

  • Own PC for use in the role
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Social media outlets (Facebook. Twitter & Community blogs)
  • Photoshop, Canva, WordPress or similar program
  • Creating and managing websites an advantage

• Current Police Check or Yellow Card or willing to obtain

• Good understanding of social networking and ability to utilize it as an effective marketing tool.

• Well developed and effective writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to use online tools to engage Partnerships and members, donors and other organisations.

• Works well independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organisation and time management skills.

• Ability to understand, follow and adhere to HAP Policies and Procedures.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / BEHAVIOURS

• Flexible work hours
• Communication - excellent written and verbal skills
• Persistence and ability to negotiate with other organisations
• Time management

SUPPORT

To support you in carrying out your role, HAP will:

• Provide a role- based email
• Provide opportunity to develop and maintain skills through training and the volunteering experience;
• Provide you with a sounding board, guidance and advice on issues of concern to you;
• Provide positive and constructive feedback as necessary; and
• Provide opportunity to engage with a diverse group of service providers as partners and sponsors.

Initial and ongoing Training requirement:

• Mentoring by current HAP Secretary and President
• Attend next available orientation session at HAP
• Attend feedback/training sessions as required

Benefits to the volunteers:

• Opportunity to develop and maintain skills through networking, sharing of knowledge and the volunteering experience
• Gain administrative work experience and understanding of community organizations
• New skills obtained from volunteering can be included in your resume and applied in future work experiences
• Volunteering can also expand your social and professional networks