WHO WE ARE

At Karinya House, we believe in making a difference for women in our community and for generations to come. We believe that every woman who is pregnant or parenting should be surrounded by care, compassion and the practical support she needs. We believe that, with the right support, every woman has the strength to make change in her life.

We are small, specialised and grass-roots organisation. Working from a social justice perspective, we are non-aligned and non-affiliated with any religion or political views and do not judge. We enable and support; and treat our team as we would the women we walk alongside, recognising the unique skills of each member of our close-knit team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work collaboratively within a small team to achieve Karinya House’s fundraising and marketing objectives.
• Communicate with a range of individual, corporate and community donors to develop and maintain strong partnerships based on trust and integrity.
• Support the planning and delivery of professional and successful fundraising events.
• Draft and coordinate the production of a range of communications collateral that accurately and effectively communicate the impact of Karinya House’s work with women.
• Draft, coordinate and monitor social media and related marketing communications.
• Represent the values of care and compassion whilst still achieving fundraising goals.
• Use cloud-based systems to manage communications with a range of stakeholders

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Individuals including those of diverse backgrounds who are committed to giving back to their community, by improving outcomes for women who are pregnant and parenting.
• Individuals with relevant skills, experience or qualifications supporting communications, marketing or event management work within the community services or not-for-profit sector.
• If you are someone who is organised, respectful, caring, and flexible, who is driven by impact, values and a desire to see change in your community – then Karinya House is the place for you.

KARINYA HOUSE OFFERS

• An opportunity to work from a social justice framework, within a small, specialised, grass-roots, well regarded Canberra organisation.
• An organisation that is not aligned to any religious and political perspectives.
• An opportunity to make a direct impact in the community, by empowering and supporting women who are pregnant or early parenting.
• A role within an inclusive, diverse, caring and compassionate team. Where our team members are treated in the same way we treat the women we walk alongside – with respect and compassion.
• An opportunity to work up to 20 hours per week
• Ability to negotiate hours, within the span of 8am-5pm. Including paid lunch breaks when breaks are taken on-site.
• Salary is Level 4 SCHADS Award. With access to generous salary packaging options, and above award employee benefits.
• Free-onsite parking.

For further information on the position, please contact Ellen Field, Strategy and Funding Director, on 02 6259 8998 or [email protected] using the subject line: Communication & Fundraising Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.