• Permanent part time position
  
• 20-24 hrs per week
  
• Flexible, remote position
  
• Remuneration between $70,217 - $77,239 pro rata, plus superannuation

About Us

Open Food Network Australia is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision for a world where fair, open food & farming networks (re)connect people and regenerate the earth.

We aim to achieve this by:

• making regenerative food more accessible through open and shared digital infrastructure for food supply networks; and
• co-creating and activating short food supply chains to enable resilient community food systems.

About the role

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator role requires a person with strong design skills that can continue to build our visual brand, and sound food systems / farming understanding to create collateral for audiences that vary from farmers to philanthropists, governments to eaters.

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator has a critical role in our project delivery, with several large projects requiring development and implementation of communications and marketing strategies. The role is responsible for using a range of communications channels including newsletters, website, social media, eDMs, and printed publications.

As part of a small team, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator must be proactive and hands on, with the ability to think strategically and drive delivery. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will show initiative and take responsibility for coordinating projects, while not losing sight of competing priorities and higher level communications objectives.

It is important to note that due to the nature of working in a small, lean team, flexibility is required, and the role will be fast-paced and enjoy a high level of variety. This role is a remote position with flexible hours and can be done from anywhere in Australia. We’ve always worked remotely so we have the tools and practices set up to ensure we are working well as a team. This role requires you to have your own computer, phone, and a reliable internet connection. If based in Victoria, it may be useful to have access to transport to enable face to face catch ups where possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage relevant delivery components on specific projects, working collaboratively with the support of a project team to produce high quality outputs.
• Craft branded documents and transform research reports into visually striking presentations. Ensure materials are easily digestible and visually appealing to capture and maintain reader attention.
• Bring strong design skills and a keen visual eye, coupled with a passion for innovative thinking. Proficient in thinking outside the box to create visually compelling content.
• Manage Open Food Network Australia’s online presence, including our websites (WordPress), Social Media and Email Marketing.
• Write case studies and blog posts about our products, projects and services which range from open source software, regenerative agriculture, food equity through to community facilitation and co-design.
• Work collaboratively with a range of projects and services across the organisation to support integrated marketing.
• Identify improvement opportunities for streamlined systems and processes for the organisation and assist in implementing them.
• Understand Open Food Network products and services and be able to advocate for their use.

Preferred skills:

• Experience with Mailchimp, Canva, Wordpress, Later, Facebook Business Suite and other similar platforms, including running targeted advertising campaigns.
• Previous design study or experience with Adobe Suite
• Experience in delivering successful marketing and communications plans when launching new products or services
• Excellent storytelling skills across written and visual media.
• Strong ability to deliver using current and relevant marketing tools and strategies.
• Strong data analytic skills, using these to draw out insights to optimise results.
• Experience using CRM systems (we utilise Vtiger) and skills in building and maintaining customer relationships
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as needed to find solutions to big and small problems.
• Skilled in developing and managing relationships across a number of product teams to deliver marketing and communications under one brand.
• Enjoys building processes, systems and strategies to support growth of this organisation.

Relevant experience:

• 5+ years experience in a hands-on practical marketing and communications role.
• Previous experience within farming or food systems (study, research, volunteering, work).
• Experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaigns that raise awareness and acquire customers for a range of products.
• Experience in fundraising campaigns or projects that require strong value propositioning.
• Experience in delivering content across a range of media.
• Experience with a range of administrative tools for remote working.

Qualifications:

Below are preferred qualifications but are not a requirement to perform the role:

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing/Communications and/or a related equivalent.

Expectations:

• Coordinate development and delivery of marketing and communications strategy.
• Manage a flexible, remote work week through effective time management and organisation.
• Work alongside Open Food Network teammates to deliver outputs at an organisational and project level.
• Drive project delivery with energy and enthusiasm.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture within Open Food Network and within any partners with whom you may be working.
• Follow organisational policies and processes and take reasonable care for your health and safety in your workplace, including reaching out for help when needed.
• Awareness or use of Open Food Network products.

Open Food Network Australia  is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, gender status, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.  We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.