About the Y

At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 5,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, and social enterprises.

About the opportunity

In collaboration with the Senior Digital Specialist, the Digital Content Coordinator is responsible for creating digital copy and supporting digital content across all YMCA Victoria owned and managed websites and key digital channels. This role has exposure to all of Y Victoria’s business sectors (recreation, camps, children’s programs, youth services, Kingswim and Virtual Y).

As the Digital Content Coordinator you will:

• Collaborate with the Digital Team, key stakeholders and product specialists to develop and execute high quality content;
• Proof and edit digital copy to align with brand and style guide;
• Ensure content management processes are in place and workflows followed;
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to produce customer-centric content, aligned with our brand strategy and business targets.

This is a permanent full time role with a salary of $61,000 - $65,000 + super. You'll work from home and our Box Hill offices 1-2 days a week.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent digital copy writing skills.

In addition, you will:

• Have a great eye for detail;
• Have a good understanding of digital marketing;
• Have experience using a website content management system;
• Understand the basics how search engines work in relation to content and search (SEO/SEM);
• Have a demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and deadlines;
• Be familiar with MS Office products including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook and digital tools.

Mandatory pre-requisite qualifications and experience

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant marketing, communications or digital role
• Required qualifications may include but not be limited to: a degree in communications, marketing, publishing or journalism (or any degree with a large requirement of copy writing e.g. history or law)
• Copywriting, content and digital marketing training courses and qualifications are highly regarded.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit our website.

In keeping with current Victorian health directions it is a requirement that staff attending our facilities are fully vaccinated. Please be aware that you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.

Benefits

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

How to Apply

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the ‘Apply Now’ button now.