The Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC) is the state’s peak environment organisation, representing over 200 local, state and national environment organisations in NSW. 

The NCC Organising Team is responsible for growing and supporting NCC’s membership and the NSW environmental movement. We work to identify and develop community leaders, organise events like NCC’s Annual Conference and Picnic for Nature.

To help deliver our plans, support our member groups and help advocate for nature, we are looking for a dedicated individual to assist our team in an administrative capacity.

OPPORTUNITY: 

Through this volunteer role, you will be able to:  

• Learn more about community organising
• Deepen your understanding of the NSW environmental sector 
• Contribute to the development and delivery of community organising projects  
• Gain valuable skills and important professional relationships that will bolster future job opportunities in environmental organising and advocacy
• Be a part of a friendly and dynamic team committed to improving nature, the environment and climate in NSW

POSITON PURPOSE: 

The NCC Community Organising Admin Volunteer will liaise with NCC Member groups and provide administrative support to the Organising Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Contact NCC member groups and other environment-based groups via the phone and through emails to invite their group to take part in events like Picnic for Nature. 
• Working with spreadsheets and the Nation Builder database to record and track member group details and event information.
• Assist with event organising, including research, publicity and logistics.

DESIRED SKILLS/VALUES:  

• Strong alignment with NCC’s vision: As the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, it is our mission to protect nature in NSW and create the conditions it needs to thrive.
• An interest in community organising  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to pick and learn new digital systems (training provided)
• Potential to tailor work program to suit your existing interests and skills 

Please send your resume to [email protected], or call us on (02) 9516 1488 if you have any questions.