About the Role:

Are you passionate about equality, climate justice, a fair go for refugees and people seeking asylum? Do you want to change the rigged system that favours big corporations and big money over people and our planet? We are looking for Neighbourhood Organisers to build and lead teams of volunteers to have thousands of conversations with voters in the upcoming state and federal elections. You will be a key campaign leader helping to implement our campaign strategy at the grassroots level. You will build and support a team of volunteers in your community to have conversations with your neighbours about the issues they care about and how voting Green can make a difference. You will help to train volunteers and identify potential leaders.

This is a dynamic role - each week will be different. The role will require approximately 6-10 hours per week as the election heats up. You will meet fellow amazing Greens volunteers and supporters, working alongside them to stand up for what matters. You will make a real difference in state and federal politics, helping to turn more seats Green and ensure Adam returns to Parliament for another term. If you’re passionate about people-powered movements and building a more progressive Australia, this is the role for you!

As a Neighbourhood Organiser, you will be someone who:

• Is deeply passionate about creating change.
• Has great organisation skills, can manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Works independently on a range of varied tasks and projects, and takes initiative, doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Is a team player and loves working within a diverse people-powered movement.
• Is outstanding at building relationships with people and creating a supportive team culture.

What you get out of it:

• Upskill with extensive training in community organising skills and best practices and the opportunity to work with The Greens Inner Melbourne campaign team.
• Meet an amazing group of volunteers from your local community, people like you who want to make change.
• Make a real impact on state and federal politics and the issues that matter.

Responsibilities:

• Be supported by the Inner Melbourne Greens to build a local team in your neighbourhood, by recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to reach our campaign goals.
• Create a strong team culture and an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.
• Build strong accountability structures with team members.
• Report on events and targets.
• Work closely with regional organisers to plan and execute neighbourhood strategies and disseminate this information to Doorknock Coordinators and volunteers.
• Work closely with regional organisers to ensure neighbourhood targets are being met.
• Communicate regularly with Regional Organiser and pass on information.
• Share resources and best practice with other organisers.
• Assist in maintaining the database of community contacts, supporters and volunteers.
• Ensure team members have agreed to and uphold the Inner Melbourne Campaign Code of conduct.

Skills and characteristics:

• Commitment to the values of the Australian Greens.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Committed and reliable.
• Flexible, adaptable and creative.
• Organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in supporting and inspiring people and developing leadership skills.