PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
As the Activist Support + Administrator, you play an important role in supporting and strengthening activist engagement across campaigns and movement-building activities. You help create positive and accessible experiences for activists by coordinating communications, supporting events and training, and ensuring activists have the information, resources and connections they need to take
action for human rights. Through strong administration, data management and responsive support, you contribute to building an active, informed and connected activist network that advances organisational campaigns and advocacy outcomes.
KEY DUTIES
Activist Support and Coordination
- First point of contact for activist enquiries and support requests.
- Support approval, coordination and promotion of activist events and activities.
- Assist activists to access materials, information and campaign processes.
- Provide logistical support for campaign and activist training activities.
Communications
- Produce and distribute communications to activists and activist leaders across a range of channels.
- Support clear communication of campaign updates, opportunities and organisational information.
- Assist in managing organising and activist inboxes and connecting activists with relevant staff.
Data and Administration
- Maintain accurate activist, volunteer and event records using organisational systems.
- Capture and report on activist engagement, event participation and training outcomes, ensuring
timely and accurate data and data entry.
- Support reporting and evaluation activities relating to activist engagement.
- Other tasks within your skills and competence as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience supporting activists, volunteers or community organising activities with an understanding of community organising and supporter engagement principles.
- Demonstrated administrative, organisational and coordination skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using databases, spreadsheets, digital communications and online organising
tools.
- Strong data entry and record management experience.
- High level written and verbal communication skills.
DESIRABLE
- Demonstrated experience in or commitment to working with rights holders
Skills
- Strong communicator and collaborator, able to adjust to people from different backgrounds
- Data savvy, with an analytical and solution mindset
- Strong attention to detail, able to manage different priorities and remaining effective in a fast-paced environment
- Change champion
DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSION
AIA is committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability or other access needs during the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please email us at humanresources@amnesty.org.au.
AI Australia is committed to equal opportunities in all areas of our work, community and partner relationships. We want people to achieve their full potential, which will positively impact on our work and the communities in which we operate. At AI Australia, our values empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment. We have a global, multicultural following and want to actively contribute to building a more diverse and inclusive team at AI Australia.
We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of our work, community and partner relationships. We want people to achieve their full potential, which will positively impact on our work and the communities in which we operate. At AI Australia, our values empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment. We are a movement of people from all walks of life around the world. We intend to actively contribute to building a more diverse and inclusive team.
Do you want to know more about Amnesty International Australia?
We are an independent, global movement that campaigns courageously for human rights for everyone.
We’re ordinary people from all walks of life, using our passion and commitment to bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws and free people imprisoned just for voicing their opinion.
We’re independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion to ensure we can speak out on human rights abuses wherever they occur.
We stand for equality, justice, freedom, and human dignity and uphold these values:
- Empowerment – we build people power
- Persistence – we are resolute in pursuit of our goals
- Integrity – we hold ourselves to the highest standards
- Courage – we are fearless in upholding human rights
Everyday we move closer to a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter and explain how your experience has prepared you for this role via the “Apply Now” button.
