Act Engagement

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, • Part-timeDescriptionAre you a superstar when it comes to fundraising, corporate partnerships, and community events? With the knowledge that every $1 raised = 2 meals for someone in need, we are on a mission to nourish our country. We are looking for an Engagement & Culture Lead to open doors to new revenue, actively seek new supporters, and nurture existing funders across the ACT.Do you love cultivating and maintaining great cultures through bringing values and purpose to life every day? Are you a passionate ambassador for media and branding opportunities? This is a hybrid flexible role for 24 hours per week (salary is pro-rata) - make it your own.Your Key RelationshipsThe ACT Engagement Lead is part of the collaborative OzHarvest team, which includes the NSW team, National Impact, and the P&C team and volunteers. You will be an integral part of the NSW ACT team and work with external stakeholders, including corporate stakeholders, corporate participants, and service providers.About the roleThis role is responsible for executing fundraising initiatives such as corporate partnerships, corporate engagement, philanthropic opportunities/high net worth individuals, and community events. The Engagement & Culture Lead will open doors to new revenue, actively seek new supporters, and nurture existing funders in the ACT.In addition to generating revenue, this role will also lead the local team in cultivating and maintaining the culture of OzHarvest, ensuring that our values and purpose are lived every day. You will be a passionate external ambassador for media and branding opportunities, helping to tell the OzHarvest story.Your Key ResponsibilitiesBe a positive and effective team member and bring the OzHarvest values to life:Demonstrate each value in every one of your actions and decisionsContribute to the successes of your team by supporting your team to be the best they can beCommunicate honestly and openly at all timesLeading teams and cultivating a positive culture:Motivate and inspire the local staff and volunteers, providing a connection to purpose & the broader organisationRole model and expect the behaviours that result in a positive and inclusive cultureHelp the team be the best they can be at OzHarvest and beyondExternal Engagement and Fundraising (80%):Be the public face of OzHarvest in ACT through demonstrating purpose, professionalism, responsiveness, and passionProvide local PR support for state and national campaignsEngage in speaking and media events in conjunction with the NSW Engagement ManagerCollaborate with the NSW Engagement Manager and the Impact team to establish a business development plan that will lead to growth in the fundraising pipelineCultivate and nurture strong day-to-day relationships with existing corporate partnersConsult and develop prospects for potential new financial donors and clients through researching and networkingGather and respond to feedback in a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate effectivelyCreate new and exciting events and fundraising initiativesEnsure that individual aspects of corporate engagement are effectively managed and integrated to deliver extraordinary engagement experiences for our corporates by coordinating with the internal OzHarvest team including Chefs, Warehouse staff, and Volunteers and communicating the corporate client's needs to the teamIdentify & engage with ACT Government relating to funding opportunities and advocating for our work relating to food insecurity and food wastePlan and execute local events in collaboration with the volunteer coordinatorCollaborate with the NSW Engagement Manager to establish a local community engagement plan that will lead to growth in the community fundraising pipelineEstablish and grow new and existing Canberra engagement activities (corporate and community) including Cooking for a CauseProspecting for additional funding opportunities such as grants and Foundations and executed with support from the NSW Engagement ManagerEnsuring accuracy of data use and entry into CRM (Salesforce)Aid and support NSW corporate partnership initiatives when requiredLeading Culture (20%):Leading internal communications and being the guardian of our culture by seeking and sharing feedback for the local teamBe the local interface for our wonderful VolunteersEncourage collaboration across all of our teams including Food Rescue, NEST, and FEASTSupport recruitment and onboarding processes for new team membersPositively engage with the OzHarvest team on communications and recognition (via slack and teams)Organising and attending OzHarvest team internal events and celebrationsMaintaining positive internal team culture in a fun and connected wayAt OzHarvest we are a small team and all work together to contribute to ensure we are delivering on our purpose to Nourish our Country. In order to be able to deliver on our purpose:There is an expectation that for all major events we, as a family, come together and take on additional responsibilities to deliver a successful event.We are mindful of delivering the best possible outcomes by maximizing contributions and minimizing costs wherever possible and we do this by:Seeking in kind work wherever possible, donations of goods, the best possible quotes from suppliers, and where possible in-kind support for the work that we doDirect any potential financial donor relationships to the fundraising teamVolunteer out of hours to support our purposePersonal SpecificationsQualificationsBachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Communications or equivalent work place experienceA valid Police Check – or the ability to obtain thisSkills, Knowledge & ExperienceMinimum 5 years in a leadership, business development, marketing, or fundraising roleUnderstanding or existing knowledge of ACT Community and Corporate landscapeExperience understanding and then delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needsDemonstrated experience with advocacy and public representationHands-on experience in business development and the ability to deliver excellent customer experiencesResults-oriented team player, just as comfortable working soloDemonstrated project management and problem resolution skillsExperience using CRM software and MS Office (Salesforce and MS Excel in particular)Personal Abilities and AptitudesEnergetic, positive and proactive; action-oriented with a drive for achieving revenue targets and growthHigh energy and enthusiasm that can be felt through the phoneYou love and are energised by people, and are genuinely passionate about understanding their needs and making a differenceA natural relationship builder and leader with integrity, reliability, maturity, initiative, and passionExcellent communication, presentation and influencing credibility and effective at all levels of the organization, including executive levelExceptional ability to persuade people to make purchasing decisionsAbility to sense good business deals and seal themMust be able to negotiate and problem solveStrong communications skills and the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholdersProven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detailYou're always looking to improve processes to achieve efficienciesRole TypePay Rate80000 AUD - 90000 AUD (Annum)Company OverviewFounded by Ronni Kahn AO in 2004 after noticing the huge volume of food going to waste, OzHarvest quickly grew to become Australia's leading food rescue organisation. Food is at our core, saving surplus food from ending up in landfill and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. We are committed to halving food waste by 2030, inspiring and influencing others to do the same, and transforming lives through education.
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