Hello Initiative actively promotes the use of technology and online communities as demonstrated through its flagship program, Mobile Support Project. Hello Initiative seeks to engage with its community of clients and supporters through relevant online mechanisms to provide two-way communication about organizational activities and program delivery.

 

The Social Media Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of various online social media presences for the Hello Initiative brand. The Social Media Officer will be responsible for managing the online accounts, including scheduling of relevant posts, managing queries and tracking engagement through assessment of key analytics.

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Main Duties: 

• Deliver the online portfolio of accounts representing Hello Initiative in a way that is engaging and grows the organizational brand across the WA community: this is inclusive of Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and other relevant social networking sites. 

• Coordinate the communication of key organizational messages across these accounts. 

• Deliver reports to the Operations Team on the online engagement of Hello Initiative to inform community engagement and networking initiatives 

• Liaise with the Marketing and Media Manager to promote the Hello Initiative brand through an active social media presence 

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Skills & Experience

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Qualifications:

• No specific qualifications required

• Qualifications or ongoing study relevant to youth justice, youth work or marketing will be viewed positively  

• A valid Working with Children Check will be required 

• A background check from the WA Department of Justice will be required 

Experience:

• No experience required

• Experience working in youth justice or other youth work will be viewed positive

• Experience in not-for-profit or start-up management will be viewed positively

• Experience working in marketing, social media or design will be viewed positively

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High levels of adaptability to work in a fast moving start up

• High levels of cultural sensitivity 

• Ability to work autonomously 

• Attention to detail

• Excellent time management skills

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Things to know: 

• Volunteer position

• 3-5 hours per week

• Work from Home  

• BYO device

• Required: A valid Working with Children Check

• Will be required: WA DOJ background check

 

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Hello Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people of all backgrounds including LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds to apply for positions within our organisation.
 

For a discussion of this role or to learn more, including how we can improve access and support you to apply, please contact Ashleigh Small, CEO on 0428 164 731 or email ashleigh@helloinitiative.org.au 

 

How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a short note outlining why you are interested in the position to aishwarya@helloinitiative.org.au

 

Applications are welcomed from individuals with diverse backgrounds, and we encourage you to highlight any relevant skills, experiences, or passions that align with the role and our mission.