Communications Specialist - Urgent Role

We are hiring a creative Communications Specialist to join our stellar team at Christians Against Poverty in Newcastle 2300, NSW.
Growing your career as a Full Time Communications Specialist is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, presentation and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Communications Specialist at Christians Against Poverty today!

This position description outlines the key accountabilities of, and output required from, the post holder. It is not a definitive list, and the role may well change and evolve over time.

This position is part-time (2-3 days per week).

Department: Fundraising and Marketing

Location: Newcastle NSW – but role could also be undertaken remotely

Reports to: Content and Communications Manager

Direct Reports: Nil

Other Benefits: Flexible working arrangements - including the ability to work from home, annual leave – 5 weeks per year and access to Fringe Benefits

Context

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Australia is an expanding charity with a strong vision and passionate workforce. CAP is building a movement of Christians that are committed to tackling both material and relational poverty. CAP has a vision that no one living in Australia will face financial distress alone, we believe in a future where hope, community and generosity abound so that all will flourish.

Jesus is at the core of all we do here at CAP. We exist to inspire and equip a movement of churches within Australia to walk alongside those in financial distress. CAP provides the training, tools, support and encouragement churches need to effectively walk alongside those in financial distress.

The Fundraising and Marketing team exists to build the financial capacity of CAP through the development of strategy aligned to our goals, initiatives and targets allowing us to attract, maintain and deepen partnerships and income streams.

Purpose

The Communications Specialist plays a vital role in working within the Fundraising and Marketing team communicating CAP’s vision, mission, progress and ongoing need to all stakeholders.

The role includes producing both internal and external communications across several platforms including socials, e-comms, direct mail and the website. The role will utilise your skills in creative development and copywriting.

Passion

You are passionate about storytelling and ensuring that communications are consistent with the CAP mission and vision and effective at inspiring people to get involved. You will have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude ensuring all communications are timely and align with messaging guidelines.

Personality

You are creative, focused and motivated by seeing others join in the movement. You are tenacious when delivering the CAP brand, strive for excellence and love to share the success of CAP with others. You are confident and excited about asking for financial support.

Role

The Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting the Content and Communications Manager develop the internal and external communications of the charity.

This role will suit someone who has recently completed a Communications Degree and is looking for a role that will give them exposure across all fields of communication including marketing, internal and external communications, content writing and social and digital media.

Accountabilities

Copywriting and content creation

• Developing, managing and distributing content for internal and external audiences under the lead of the Content and Communications Manager.
• Collaborating in the development and implementation of communication and marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and drive engagement.
• Maintaining content, photo and video libraries for use throughout the organisation.
• Receiving and responding to communications and marketing enquiries.
• Ensure the integrity of the message is retained across all channels by proofing and undertaking quality control measures.
• Research, write and publish content across print, media and digital platforms.
• Work closely with the Digital Marketing Manager to help distribute content and measure it’s reach and effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Responsible for identifying, tracking, recording and interviewing potential participants (and other stakeholders such as Church Leaders and Money Mentors) who are suitable for any campaigns and appeals where impact stories are needed, including video production projects, written copy and fundraising dinner live interviews.
• Responsible for working with external videographer and photographer to capture participant and church stories.

Measurable Outputs

• % of successfully completed projects to agreed deadlines

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Communications and/or Marketing or equivalent industry experience. (This role would suit a new graduate or someone or someone just starting out in communications)

Skills/Abilities

• An ‘ideas’ person with a keen attention to detail
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• A creative thinker who can craft messages for different audiences
• Developed writing and editing skills across print, media and digital platforms
• A knowledge of digital marketing principles
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams
• A proactive and adaptable attitude with a high level of initiative

Written by: Sally Evans - Senior Leader People and Culture

Date: April 2023

Benefits of working as a Communications Specialist in Newcastle 2300, NSW:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package

● Remote Work opportunity