Rolling applications; apply ASAP as we may select candidates before the closing date.

• Are you a skilled and experienced campaigner?
• Keen to make history campaigning to turn Richmond Green?
• Would you love to work alongside Northern Rivers Greens, Greens NSW and Australian Greens?  

ABOUT THE GREENS NSW

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 Greens NSW has 62 local groups across NSW. We currently have four Members of Parliament in the Upper House and three in the Lower House in NSW Parliament. In the Federal Parliament, the Greens have eleven Senators and four Lower House MP’s.

The Greens NSW is committed to supporting staff to achieve goals and provides the following employee benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Commitment to supporting professional development
• A supportive, creative, and collaborative team culture
• Superannuation contribution of 12%

• Four weeks annual leave with leave loading of 17.5%
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Richmond Campaign is seeking two skilled, energetic and experienced Campaign Assistants to support candidate Mandy Nolan’s campaign for the marginal and winnable Federal seat of Richmond. The Campaign Assistants will support the Campaign Manager to develop and deliver on a high quality, innovative and research-supported campaign strategy - including communications, fundraising, field activities and staffing requirements. There is the opportunity to adapt the specific responsibilities of each Campaign Assistant role depending on the skillset of the successful applicant and the needs of the Campaign Team. The Campaign Assistant will work closely with the Campaign Manager and other team members, and will be responsible for engaging our passionate volunteer base.

The Campaign Assistant is a dynamic role that would suit someone with experience in electoral or political campaigning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Campaign Assistant will work closely with the Richmond Campaign Committee and the Campaign Manager to assist with the Richmond Campaign. Primary tasks may include field campaigning, volunteer coordination, candidate support, communications, media, events and fundraising. There is the opportunity to adapt the role depending on the needs of our growing team and the successful candidate’s skillset and experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Support the campaign manager to deliver the campaign strategy
2. Support events both face-to-face and online
3. Assist with incoming and general enquiries
4. General assistance with Social Media and other Communications
5. Assistance with weekly field tasks e.g. trainings, doorknocking, phonebanking, volunteer coordination
6. Other duties as directed.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Campaign Assistant is expected to demonstrate:

1. Experience in political campaigning (electoral or issues-based)
2. Understanding of political issues in NSW and the Richmond electorate.
3. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
4. Excellent organisational skills in managing competing priorities and deadlines.
5. Demonstrated emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills and resilience.
6. An understanding of the Greens and support for the party’s principles, policies, and decision-making processes.
7. Basic computer skills including google drive/microsoft office.
8. Hold a valid NSW Drivers Licence.
9. Hold or willing to obtain a current working with children check.
10. Evening and weekend work and travel within NSW will be required.

The Campaign Assistant may also demonstrate:

1. Experience leading a field campaign
2. Proficiency in NationBuilder software
3. Communications and media skills.
4. Experience planning and managing events
5. Experience developing issues based campaigns
6. Experience with community advocacy and engagement
7. Advanced skills in Google Suite, MS Office, social media platforms.

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

PAY AND CONDITIONS

• Salary: $85, 219.47 FTE p.a pro rata. + 12% superannuation.
• Primary Location: Work-from-home, with travel around the Richmond electorate.
• Hours: 21 per week. Some weekend and evening work may be required.
• Status: Part-time fixed contract until one month after the 2024/5 Federal Election.
• Position begins: February and March 2024
• Covered by: The Greens NSW Staff Collective Agreement.

For further queries about the role please email Jacob Miller, Richmond Campaign Manager, [email protected] using the subject line: Richmond Campaign Assistants x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.