The Wilderness Society

Where: Cairns, Queensland
When: Within the next six months (project start and time frame dates yet to be confirmed)
Duration: 2 weeks

The Position: Community Campaigns assistant for the duration of the
exchange.

Tasks Involved:
Range of potential community campaigning activities including;

* banner painting
* costume-wearing
* letterboxing
* assist in creation and implementation of media actions
* assist with logistics, organisation and implementation of the
community campaign outreach stalls
* assisting with WAG (the Wilderness Action Group for volunteers)
* assisting with volunteer coordination

Skills required:

* Drivers license (essential)
* Basis Computer skills (excel, word, internet)
* Creative and artistic ability
* Good communication skills
* Experience coordinating volunteers is desirable

The successful applicant will also;

* have an ability to quickly grasp the essentials of the TWSQ campaigns
* work well under direction and within a team environment
* be energetic, passionate and outgoing
* be aligned with TWS values and possess a high level of personal
integrity
* have an understanding of and practice peaceful non-violent action
principles

What you will learn:

* About TWSQ campaigns
* Event / action planning and coordination
* Broad community campaign skills including public communication
* Campaign strategy

The successful applicant will report to Di Horsburgh - Community Campaigner, Cairns.

Salary

Volunteer

Contact Details

For more information about Queensland campaigns visit www.wilderness.org.au/regions/queensland

For further information about the Activist Exchange Program contact Vanessa Culliford on 0403 592 292 or email

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