Digital Specialist, Melbourne, Australia Nature Conservancy (TNC) - Closing Date: 21-April-2017

Digital Specialist, 
Melbourne, Australia  
Nature Conservancy (TNC) - 
Closing Date: 21-April-2017

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OFFICE LOCATION

Melbourne, Australia

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The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact for people and nature around the world in 69 countries, all 50 United States, major US cities and in your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit www.natureaustralia.org.au to learn more. The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Digital Specialist creates and implements activities for all TNC Australia’s digital channels, including its website, social media, email campaigns and other digital channels. Working across the marketing/communications and memberships programs, this position is responsible for driving revenue through fundraising activities, and ensuring online engagement across various digital channels. S/he is directly responsible for managing digital projects within budgets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Digital Specialist creates and implements TNC Australia’s digital presence including awareness and fundraising campaigns, and is directly responsible for ensuring campaign goals are met, including modifying tactics and schedules mid-campaign if/when they are not on track to meet goals. S/he makes and implements recommendations to ensure success.

S/he manages and implements projects/initiatives to optimise digital performance and manages project resources proactively. S/he works within the framework of positioning, platform and voice of the organisation’s fundraising and marketing objectives to meet stakeholders’ needs. S/he works closely with various stakeholders such as local, regional and global colleagues, consultants and vendors to manage all aspects of digital projects. The Digital Specialist oversees budgets to minimize expenses, maximize revenue, and meet quality control standards. S/he uses software systems to track and analyse program results and report findings. S/he works with senior marketing/communications and membership to implement strategic recommendations.

The Digital Specialist creates project plans and sets timelines to kick-off, implement, deploy, build and launch toolsets, web content and digital strategies. S/he works to implement email strategies and grow social media fans and followers. S/he manages online campaigns and promotions as needed including social media planning, execution, reporting and analysis

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

• Coordinates projects, sets realistic deadlines and manages within timelines.
• Duties are performed under general supervision and established guidelines.
• Works within a budget to complete assigned projects or work.
• Opportunity to act independently at times on assigned tasks.
• Works with vendors/other parties to execute projects/deliverables.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience organizing and coordinating projects.
• Experience proofreading and editing business documents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and ideally 2-3 years related digital experience, preferred.
• Solid knowledge of word processing, database management and spreadsheet software, e-mail system and content management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of project management principles.
• Practical application of marketing and branding principles.
• Practical knowledge of current and evolving national and global trends in online promotion and engagement.
• Experience managing client/customer relationships.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment within internal and external partners.
• Ability to conceive and write creative and engaging digital content for various audiences based on technical information.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to position number 45331, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 21, 2017.

Please address the following questions in no more than two pages and submit together with your Resume/CV. Please include the questions with your responses.

• Why do you want to work for The Nature Conservancy? Why this position?
• How will your skills and experience in building and maintaining a digital presence including awareness and fundraising campaigns translate to our organisation and the requirements of this role?
• Describe your experience in project management and explain how you manage multiple projects at once?
• What are your salary requirements? (excluding superannuation)
• Are you willing and legally able to work in Melbourne, Australia?
• When would you be available to commence employment with The Nature Conservancy?

Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.

If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of *The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.*

Job Title: Digital Specialist

Location: AUSTRALIA

Job ID: 45331

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time