The Greens NSW are looking for a dynamic and energetic Communications Campaigner to assist the Grayndler Federal Election Campaign. This is a busy 3 day a week, part-time role, running from February 2022 until one week after the Federal election (which could be held at any time between up until 21 May 2022. You will work very closely with the Greens candidate for Grayndler, Rachael Jacobs.

The Communications Campaigner will be working with an active and successful grassroots campaign team. We have 5 local councillors and two state MPs, Jenny Leong (Newtown) and Jamie Parker (Balmain). In 2019, it was the Greens NSW highest vote in the House of Representatives.

About the Greens

The Greens Party movement is based on the four pillars of social equity and economic justice, ecological sustainability, grassroots democracy, and peace, nonviolence and disarmament. Greens parties across the world share these same principles and values.

The Grayndler Campaign is supported by four local Greens Groups – Port Jackson, Petersham-Newtown, Marrickville and Ashfield.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a communications, social media and digital advertising strategy in conjunction with the Campaign Team to develop the candidate’s profile and achieve campaign goals in the electorate
• Develop and implement marketing communications and messaging strategies that excite, persuade, and engage supporter
• Research and prepare communications collateral including eDMs and social media
• Coordinate content across all digital channels, ensuring it is on brand, strategic, timely and engaging
• Maintain a weekly posting schedule across digital channels, with the aims of brand awareness, building community and reaching persuadable communities.
• Ensure timely responses to messages and comments
• Develop and execute an engaging digital fundraising strategy to meet the campaign goals
• Use Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite to produce social media content, including Facebook squares and Insta posts.
• Other duties as directed 

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Extensive demonstrable knowledge of and experience with social media and digital advertising platforms.
• Demonstrated experience implementing an election, social justice, environment, and/ or community social media campaign.
• A commitment to The Greens and to advancing Greens policies and principles including an understanding of the Greens and support for the party’s principles, policies, and decision-making processes.
• Understanding of NSW and Australian political issues and the political system 
• Excellent communication, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational skills in managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills and resilience.
• Extensive demonstrable knowledge of and experience with digital advertising platforms.
• Essential: A current Working with Children Check or be able to obtain one within first month.  

Note: Successful candidates must not be a current member of another political party.

PAY AND CONDITIONS

Salary: $76, 835.49 (Step 4) pro rata, plus 10.5% superannuation.

Primary Location: The Greens NSW state office, Glebe.

Hours: This is a part-time, 21 hour a week role

Status: Contract from 14 February to one week after the federal election (expected to be May 28)

Covered by: The Greens NSW Staff Collective Agreement.

The Selection Process:

The Greens NSW is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that at least 50% of applicants interviewed identify as women.

For further queries about the role please email Andrew Blake, Grayndler Campaign Convenor - [email protected] - using the subject line: Grayndler Communications Campaigner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Submit your application via the Apply Now link.