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Board Directors

AYCC Board Director

We’re looking for passionate people to join our Board of Directors. Our Board provides strategic direction, governance oversight and risk management support for the organisation. The AYCC is committed to maintaining a strong and diverse Board where individual members bring unique strengths. Please note this is a voluntary position; however, a stipend can be provided for First Nations Board members to recognise their time and lived experience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, people with disability & LGBTIQ+ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Staff Positions

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Campaigns & Communications Director

Location: Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane (flexible for the right candidate) | Employment Basis: Full-time permanent position | Salary: Starting salary of $96,967, with opportunities for progression (AYCC Level 4) | Start date: February 2023

We’re looking for a young person with skills in campaign strategy and storytelling, plus a passion for climate justice, to become AYCC’s next Campaigns & Communications Director! In this role, you’ll drive the strategy and delivery of AYCC’s campaigns to leave fossil fuels in the ground and build mass public support for ambitious climate action. Working with your team and AYCC volunteers, you’ll create and execute strategies for impact across AYCC’s national campaign, narrative-shifting initiatives, political engagement, and traditional media. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, young people of colour, young people with disability & LGBTIQ+ young people are strongly encouraged to apply.

See the full position description and details on how to apply here. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Midnight Sunday 22nd January 2023.

For any questions about the role please contact Alex Fuller (National Director) at [email protected]. 

 

Database & Digital Fundraising Manager

Location: Melbourne or Sydney (preferred), with flexibility for remote working for the right candidate | Employment Basis: Permanent position, 3-4 days per week depending on applicant preference | Salary: Starting salary of $77,584 pro rata, with opportunity for progression (AYCC Level 3) | Start Date: March-April 2023 (negotiable dependent on the successful candidate’s availability)

We’re looking for a young person with a passion for climate justice and an eye for detail to be our next Database & Digital Fundraising Manager! You’ll be responsible for the management of AYCC’s database and rolling out strategies to scale our online small-dollar fundraising streams. You’ll leverage your technical and storytelling skills to ensure we have a strong understanding of our key audiences, engage our supporters effectively, raise vital funds for AYCC’s programs, and maintain effective, secure data management processes. Day to day, this looks like crafting supporter emails, rolling out online advertising and list-building campaigns, designing processes for effective data tagging and management, and evaluating our digital effectiveness.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, young people of colour, young people with disability & LGBTIQ+ young people are strongly encouraged to apply.

See the full position description and details on how to apply here.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Midnight Sunday 5th February 2023

For any questions about the role please contact Sylvia Soo (Operations Director) at [email protected]. 

Organiser & Grassroots Mentor

Location: Flexible. QLD, NSW or VIC preferred  (option to be based in regional areas or major cities)| Employment Basis: Permanent position, 4 days per week (negotiable) | Salary: depending on experience, starting salary of $67,263.04 (entry level, AYCC Level 2) or $77,584.00 (senior organiser, AYCC Level 3) pro rata, with opportunities for progression

AYCC is looking for two paid organisers to join our team, who will build the power of young people to fight for climate justice through community organising, movement-building and training. As an organiser at AYCC, you’ll play a key role in growing and supporting our national network of volunteers and local action groups. You will focus on a key state or region (e.g. NSW) and drive growth in the size and strength of AYCC’s grassroots networks. You’ll act as a mentor for leaders of local groups and coordinate trainings and events that build the skills and confidence of young people to take action for climate justice. You’ll also support volunteers to roll out our national campaign to leave fossil fuels in the ground. 

Applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, geographic locations and experiences are encouraged to apply. Exact responsibilities will vary depending on the experience level of the successful applicants as well as their location. 

We value passion, talent and lived experiences, over formal qualifications. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, young people of colour, young people living in regional areas, people with disability & LGBTIQ+ young people are strongly encouraged to apply.

See the full position description and details on how to apply here. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Midnight Sunday 22nd January 2023

For any questions about the role please contact Maddie Sarre (Organising & Training Director) at [email protected]. 

Regular Donors Call-Outs Team Member

Casual (8-20 hours per week) with the possibility of part-time employment after 4-6 months / Melbourne-based / $30.11 per hour (including casual loading)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, young people of colour, people with disability & LGBTIQ+ young people are strongly encouraged to apply.

To build stable and sustainable funding, the AYCC is on the lookout for passionate and dedicated fundraisers!

Our callers build strong relationships with our supporters in order to bring them onboard our Champions of Change program, where they can contribute to funding AYCC's amazing campaigns and trainings through flexible and manageable regular donations. 

This includes mostly early afternoon - evening work, and would be perfectly suited to dedicated and passionate young people looking to get a head start in fundraising for climate justice.

We are looking for people who are confident and engaging communicators, with attention to detail and who understand the importance of securing donations for a non-for-profit; and with a passion for and literacy in climate justice. In addition to the above, applicants should be self directed and able to take initiative to improve, as well as being willing and comfortable to actively problem solve.

Previous fundraising experience and/or experience volunteering within NFPs would be highly regarded but is not essential.

See the full position description and details on how to apply here.

For any questions about the role please contact Rob at [email protected]

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Volunteer Positions

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