Opportunity Closes: Sunday, 18th of December 2022 at 11:59 pm AWST.
About UN Youth Victoria
UN Youth Victoria is a division of UN Youth Australia, a national youth-led organisation that aims to educate and empower young Australians on global issues. We know that young leaders have the vision and passion to create meaningful change within their communities and throughout the world, and strive to equip them with the skills and inspiration to do so.
UN Youth Australia is run entirely by a team of over 1,000 dedicated volunteers aged between 16 and 25. Our activities – which engage over 15,000 students each year – are run for young people, by young people. We are one of the only organisations brave enough to employ young people with skills in education, design, leadership, organisation, diplomacy and negotiate to execute their visions – and we couldn’t be happier with the result!
If all this excites you, too; if you’re passionate about providing pathways for young people to achieve great things, and have a passion and commitment to lead positive change within the community, then we want you on our team.
About the position
We are looking for an exceptional person between the ages of 18 and 25 to be the Strategy & Partnerships Director for UN Youth Victoria in 2021. This position is one of the newest in the Victorian Executive and provides many opportunities to develop and form a newly-created portfolio. The main objectives of the role are:
- Maintaining existing partnerships
- Cultivating new partnerships
- Mapping out the organisation’s ongoing strategy and long-term goals (in collaboration with the Victorian President)
This role plays a vital part in the operation of the division and has a drastic impact on the reach UN Youth Victoria has, both throughout the state and nationally.
As our ideal candidate, you have strong interpersonal skills, and you’re great at professional communication. You have a very strong understanding of the organisation’s core values, inspirations and purposes, as well as a fundamental understanding of how it operates.
Your primary focus will be developing and maintaining partnerships with community and corporate organisations. You’re passionate about boosting our community engagement and increasing potential sponsorship for our key events.
Core Competencies:
Organisation
You have the ability to see the bigger picture and pursue overall goals as well as connect and engage with new and existing organisational partners. You excel in organisational planning and strict adherence to deadlines.
Problem Solving
You have the ability to take initiative to tackle problems independently, as well as within a team, and to overcome hurdles in an innovative and well thought out manner.
Forward Thinking
You have the ability to plan and develop ideas for the future, as well as foresee future challenges that may arise.
Communication
You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and can effectively communicate ideas, feedback and instructions with clarity and professionalism.
Key Information:
- Time Commitment: At most 12 hours per week and weekly meetings
- Direct Reports: Development Officers
- Key Relationships: Victorian President, Programs Director, Competitions Director, Chief Development Officer (National)
How to apply
Applications should be submitted to Is Hay at is.hay@unyouth.org.au by 11:59pm Sunday 18th December.
Your application should include:
- Your name, age, phone number and personal email address;
- A resume of relevant experience, not to exceed 1 page; and
- A cover letter outlining your vision and explaining your suitability for the role, not to exceed 2 pages.
Appointment
This position will be appointed by the 2023 executive. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview.
Questions
Please direct any questions to Is Hay at is.hay@unyouth.org.au
Please note: This is a role undertaken on a voluntary basis and positions will not be financially compensated for any hours spent volunteering for the organisation.