Campaigns & Marketing Coordinator

Location: Hybrid Inner-city Melbourne office or fully remote. Salary: $67,000 - $75,000 per annum plus superannuation Hours: 38 per week, flexible start and finish Why join this organisation? Your marketing skills can accelerate the work this organisation is doing to promote scientifically valid testing while protecting the lives of animals. You can contribute to making the world a better place for all living beings, while working in Inner city Melbourne, or from home, anywhere in Australia. Since being founded in 1979, Humane Research Australia has continued to have a significant impact on bringing awareness to governments, researchers, students, corporations and the general public. They pursue all reasonable channels to eliminate such experimentation and champion the benefits of realistic, scientifically effective alternatives to all forms of animal usage in research and teaching. If animal protection and the advancement of human health are equally important to you, this role will give you a meaningful outlet to support your career with purpose. The role This is a pivotal and newly created role to join a small dedicated team to educate the public on effective alternative methods to animal experimentation. Use your skills to design and implement an organisational marketing plan that leads to strong growth in fund raising for this important cause. Your role will include: Developing and implementing campaigns for legal reforms protecting animals from experimentation Identifying and leading public engagement opportunities to support campaigns Planning, implementing, and evaluating digital advertising campaigns Growing the Member/Supporter base by improving digital reach and transforming supporters into engaged members and donors Managing the organisation’s social media platforms About you You have a keen understanding of the Australian political system and its legislative processes and you can tell a story that brings ordinary people along with you as you campaign for change. You thrive in an environment where taking the initiative and working to deadlines is essential. In addition, you will have: A degree in communications, politics, advertising, marketing, or another relevant discipline, or equivalent experience Develop effective campaign strategies backed by clear marketing plans An understanding of the ethical and scientific arguments against animal experimentation, or willingness to devote personal time to self-learning Familiarity with digital marketing platforms, web analytics and reporting Experience creating content for and analysing results from the major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter Video editing and/or Graphic design skills (e.g. Indesign / Photoshop / Canva) is highly desirable Health and safety requirements This organisation has a commitment to health and safety, as such all employees must already be (or have the willingness to be) triple vaccinated against COVID-19. You will also need to apply for a Working with Children Check if you do not have a current one. To Apply Please click below to submit your CV or contact Teresa on 0405 417 882 for a confidential discussion. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They strongly encourage applications from those who identify as having a disability, identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) or sexually or gender diverse (LGBTIQA+)