For over 70 years, Tharunka has been the voice of UNSW students. In 2024, Tharunka undertook a change process to ensure that it can continue telling UNSW student stories for 70 more. Following advice from Indigenous students, the student publication is undergoing a name change – but while we wait for the new name (and new Charter) we want to get back up and running. The Content Coordinator will solicit contributions from the UNSW community to to publish under the interim publication ‘New Name Loading’. They will recruit, train and work as an editor for student writers on news, features, reviews, satire, creative and more. They will be responsible for uploading content onto the new website and promoting it across social media.
Job Description
The role offers invaluable experience and skill development in project, volunteer, and stakeholder management skills for a passionate student excited to learn. Furthermore, this unique role allows students to develop their content creation skills. The role will be a short-term interim contract while the new name and Tharunka Charter is approved.
KEY TASKS & ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Program Operations & Management
o Collaborate with supervisor, internal departments and other Arc programs cohesively.
o Align operations with the direction of the program and its goals for the year.
o Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, volunteer rosters, runsheets, and logistics for small scale events – executing them within set parameters.
o Maintain up-to-date content across our online platforms (including website, Facebook and Instagram) providing opportunities for students to engage with their communities and in a digital space.
• Volunteer Management
o Recruit, train and lead a team of engaged volunteers to fulfil the program objectives, monitoring performance and providing support as necessary.
o Build a passionate community of volunteers and facilitate social, interpersonal and professional development opportunities for them.
o Maintain clear and consistent communication as the point of contact for volunteers to direct and guide them through necessary tasks and events.
• Logistics & Admin
o Track volunteer data and facilitate sufficient volunteering opportunities for AHEGS accreditation.
o Track metrics and meet targets around student engagement and participation in relation to program goals
• Comply with all Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures of UNSW as well as Arc@UNSW and take reasonable care to ensure the actions and omissions do not impact the Health and Safety of others in university and workplace.
Desired Skills and Experience
• A current UNSW student.
• Vision for content creation in 2024.
• Demonstrated project planning and administration skills, including experience in planning, overseeing and finalising the completion of projects to deadlines;
• Experience with brainstorming, writing and editing content.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills;
• An understanding of student’s needs, and an ability to balance student needs, while creating an enriching but productive team dynamic
• Ability to oversee multiple projects to successful completion during the same time period;
• Strong ethical and professional work attitude;
• Knowledge of WHS and Ethical Practice, along with the ability to apply these principles in the workplace
DESIRABLE
• Leadership experience.
• Experience building teams and community, whether professionally, socially or on a volunteer basis.
• Experience or demonstrated skills in social media marketing, or extensive knowledge of social media platforms and their student communities.
• Experience in events management and/or project management.
• Experience in engaging student participants and volunteers online and in person.
