Coordinator Recycling Programs

Job 5556
Location: Circular Quay, Sydney

About the Organisation

 

Planet Ark, an Australian not-for-profit organisation set up in June 1991, aims is to show people and business the many ways that they can reduce their day to day impact on the environment - at home, at work and in the community.

 

The non-political organisation is focused on running positive environmental campaigns, and defines itself by what they are for rather than what they are against. This approach has struck a strong chord with the Australian public, millions of whom have joined in their campaigns.

 

Backed up by extensive support from the media, Planet Ark reaches ordinary members of the public, encouraging them to bring about environmental change in their day-to-day lives. This is fundamentally achieved by popular campaigns including 'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark ', 'National Tree Day', 'National Recycling Week' and the highly successful 'Plastic Bag Reduction' campaign.

About the Opportunity 

 

Due to continued growth and expansion, Planet Ark has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Coordinator Recycling Programs to join their dynamic Sydney team.

 

Based at the Circular Quay office, this role aims to assist and work in association with the Manager of Recycling Programs to ensure the professional, timely and efficient development, delivery and evaluation of Planet Ark's recycling programs.

 

More specifically, some of your key responsibilities and daily duties will include:

 

• Maintaining campaign records and providing administrative assistance while coordinating public awareness campaigns;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with campaign partners, sponsors, councils, and other key waste/recycling organisations;
• Keeping  abreast of current waste/recycling/resource recovery issues, programs, facilities, networks and legislation;
• Handling enquiries from the public, media or industry bodies, as well as the community, environment and corporate groups;
• Assisting with the recycling pages on the organisation's website and updating contact databases;
• Undertaking research to assist in the production of research articles and campaign materials; and
• Reveiwing programs and campaigns to ensure they focus on achieving positive environmental and community development outcomes.

 

The successful candidate will have experience in the development and production of innovative public awareness campaigns, particularly in the area of community waste/recycling. A proven knowledge of recycling, waste mangement and resource recovery processes is essential to this position, along with a background in liaising with graphic designers and knowledge of the print production process.

 

As the position entails liaising with a variety of personnel, including directors, corporate sponsors and the general public, you will need outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be computer literate, and have a solid understanding of the Microsoft Office suite as well as email systems and databases. 

 

If you're looking for an exciting new challenge with the opportunity to develop your skills, this could be the job for you! This position will ideally suit someone who is able to work as an effective member of a successful team, with the ability to take direction from others. As the position may involve some traveling to the organisation's Blue Mountains office, a driver's licence will be beneficial.

 

In return for your hard work and dedication to the organisation, Planet Ark is offering a highly competitive remuneration package circa $43,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. The package also includes annual leave loading, mobile phone, home Internet connection and a laptop.

 

The successful candidate will also enjoy numerous professional development opportunities, while being a part of a highly reputable organisation. You will be welcomed into a friendly, supportive and passionate team that is  focused on delivering successful and effective environmental campaigns.

 

This is a highly varied role where no two days will be the same! The environment sector is quickly becoming a popular and booming industry, and this is a brilliant chance to climb the career ladder with well respected, leading environmental organisation. 

 

Please note: applications for this position will close on Thursday May 8, 2008.

 

Apply now for this role by completing the first round interview questions below in your own words, and clicking the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page. You are not required to submit a CV at this stage.

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