Marketing-Communications Volunteer

Commencing June 2021 

Join an impactful, highly respected international development organisation and become a crucial member of the Marketing and Communications teams, taking on the task of organising our digital media library.

About Opportunity International Australia

Opportunity supports families in developing countries to access the tools they need to work their way out of poverty so they can live safe, healthy lives, keep their children in school and create a brighter future for generations to come.

Our programs include microfinance – providing loans to help women build small businesses and secure sustainable incomes – health, education and protection from gender-based violence and human trafficking.

Our vision is a world in which all people have the opportunity to achieve a life free from poverty, with dignity and purpose.

What you'll be doing

Over the years we have amassed a significant library of images, video and information, telling the stories of the people we serve. This library is a vital asset and its organisation is essential to our ability to share our impact with supporters.

We need an organised volunteer to help us categorise and file each piece in a new system.

You’ll work to a provided framework using a set of instructions, with support from the team.

The requirement will be one or two days per week in our Sydney office (near Hyde Park) and would suit a meticulous media, design, communications or marketing graduate with a desire to contribute to alleviating poverty in the world.

Volunteer responsibilites

• Categorising, tagging, and filing each piece of information in a logical order in a new media library system, according to a provided framework adhering to instructions
• Treating the contents of the library confidentially

Application requirements

• One or two days a week based in the Sydney office
• The commitment period is a minimum of six months
• We encourage the volunteer to stay until the project is completed
• Commitment to the core values and aims of Opportunity International Australia
• Initiative, and the ability to work independently while part of a team
• Thorough, well organised, with meticulous attention to detail

Criteria for selection

• Demonstrated relevant skills in filing, digital systems, organisation
• Confident, proactive, mature and professional approach, coupled with the ability to work in alignment with the values of the Christian ethos that motivates Opportunity
• Flexible and cooperative, with a can-do attitude

Why volunteer with us

You’ll be contributing to the alleviation of poverty for families in Asia by helping us to share the impact of our work with supporters. You’ll be joining a dedicated and talented team who will support you and help you develop your skills, and you’ll gaining experience in international development.

How to apply

To apply, please email your resume with a one-page cover letter explaining why you would like to volunteer at Opportunity to jobs@opportunity.org.au. 

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted immediately, with a closing date of Wednesday 2 June 2021.

Opportunity is a child safe organisation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check and adhere to our Child Protection Policy. Opportunity is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace that values people’s differences and provides opportunities/provisions for all staff to achieve their full potential. We encourage people with disabilities and people from other diverse backgrounds to apply.

For more information about the benefits of volunteering at Opportunity go to https://opportunity.org.au/join-a-community/volunteers-and-internships/