We're hiring a part-time Social Media and Communications Coordinator
Role Title: Project Officer – Communications
Employment Status: Part-time (10 -15 hours per week)
Reports To: Head of Digital Engagement and Communications
Location: Australia (work from home)
Award: Level 3 Clerk
Applications close: 11:59pm on Friday 23rd May 2025
Are you passionate about protecting our oceans and want to help inspire, engage and support others to create real impact? This role could be for you!
About the role:
Tangaroa Blue Foundation works to prevent and remove marine debris in Australia and across regions. We use the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) framework to inspire behaviour change and innovation and empower communities, industry, and government to make data-driven decisions that improve ocean health.
Purpose of the role:
Support the delivery of Tangaroa Blue Foundation communications, including content creation, social media coordination, and assisting with marketing and media functions, as well as related administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the coordination of Tangaroa Blue’s social media presence through multiple accounts across different social platforms, including content creation (tiles, stories, reels, articles), scheduling, copywriting, community management, and social media analytics.
- Producing content for the Tangaroa Blue website, including events and blog articles.
- Design infographics and social tiles through Canva.
- Support TBF staff in promoting TBF and AMDI events and activities.
- Ensure the website and Facebook calendars are kept up to date.
- Assist in the implementation of a new CRM.
- Assist with other communications tasks as needed.
Essential requirements:
- Relevant experience in social media/communications, including content creation.
- Computer literacy in Google Suite, WordPress, Canva, and social media (Facebook, Instagram).
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Highly organised with demonstrated attention to detail and ability to problem solve independently.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working in conservation or for a non-profit organisation
- Computer literacy in HubSpot, LinkedIn, YouTube, Meltwater, Mailchimp or WordPress.
Behaviours:
Demonstrate role model behaviour to TBF staff and volunteers.
Demonstrate empathy and compassion towards others throughout your work interactions.
Be independent and willing to work from home.
Demonstrate commitment to TBF and to maintain a strong work ethic at all times.
Demonstrate integrity and trust towards the organisation and its stakeholders.
Operate autonomously whilst maintaining accountability and working within organisational frameworks.
Demonstrate an openness to learn from others, take on constructive feedback and provide solutions.
Demonstrate a high level of judgment when faced with complex situations.
Demonstrate a willingness to undertake reflective practice for self-development.
Teamwork and communication
- Actively participate in the creation of a team environment.
- Be an active listener.
- Contribute to team success through driving a collaborative team environment.
- Maintain and initiate regular and professional communication with work colleagues and management.
Continuous Quality Improvement
- Actively participate in opportunities to continuously improve TBF’s process and procedures.
- Participate and contribute in Workplace, Health and Safety activities to ensure a safe work environment for staff, visitors, volunteers and the community.
- Identify continuous improvements for all policies and procedures that support stakeholder and volunteer experience.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of critical issues and advancements in relevant specialist fields.
Personal and Professional development
- Continue to develop professionally and personally to meet the changing needs of the position and the organisation.
- Participate in the organisation’s performance management process.
- Attend training sessions as identified through the performance management process, or as identified by management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the organisation’s policies and procedures and a commitment to keep updated on emerging changes.
How to apply:
Send your cover letter, CV and which position you are applying for to comms@tangaroablue.org
Applications close: 11:59pm on Friday 23rd May 2025.
