Communications, Marketing & Funding Manager Skip to content (permanent position, 37.5 hours per week, based in Timaru)The OpportunityOur highly respected and long-term Communications, Marketing and Funding Manager is retiring at the end of the year, so we are looking to replace her with an equally capable "superstar" who can manage all aspects of our organisational communications, marketing and funding requirements.Reporting to the Chief Executive, this position will be responsible for:Funding (approx. 50%): writing various funding and grant applications (including programme and service RFPs/tenders) and all associated administration and accountability matters/reporting; andCommunications & Marketing (approx. 50%): developing and delivering communications and marketing strategies, implementation plans, resources and collateral which will result in the profile, reputation and financial sustainability of the Y Central South Island being enhanced, recognised and understood across all the communities we serve. Ideal Person Specifications: A qualification and/or extensive experience (preferably in the non-profit sector) in communications, marketing and funding applications/tenders, and in utilising/optimising social media (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook) for communications and marketing purposes.Strong strategic thinking and communication skills (verbal and written – especially in grant and accountability reports), and creative design capability to support communications, marketing and funding goalsExcellent administrative and computer literacy skills. Proficient in MS Office suite of programmes, Adobe Creative Cloud programmes (In Design, Acrobat Pro, etc.), Canva, SurveyMonkey, photo and video editing programmes, WordPress.Strong understanding of community and the Y Central South Island's mahiKnowledge of relevant community networks and resources across the communities served by the Y.The successful applicant must also…be a "people person", with a positive energy and a passion and intrinsic desire to empower and support taiohi, takata, whanau, and hapori be self-managing, highly capable, and able to work and create content independently be confident, resourceful, optimistic, and ready to meet any challengebe able to maintain professional boundariesbe strong on common sense, resilience, empathy; have a sense of humour and be able to use initiativehave a commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and apply tikanga in relevant work settingsuphold the core values of the Y: Honesty, Caring, Responsibility and Respecthold a full New Zealand driver licenceIf you are looking for a full-on, challenging, yet rewarding position supporting the Y Central South Island to grow its reputation and profile, we want to hear from you!Email your CV and cover letter to: Keith Shaw, Chief Executive, ****** . Applications close Wednesday, 9 October 2024.A position description may be requested from the same email.Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the close date.About The Central South IslandEvolving to meet community need since 1917 in South and Mid Canterbury and now North Otago, The Y provides a wide range of programmes and services across three core streams: Education & TrainingDriving & Employment Pathways, Wellbeing & Youth WorkYouth Development & RecreationCheck out our website (www.ymcasc.org.nz) to see what our mahi is all about. The Y Central South Island is committed to child protection and the safeguarding of children and young people in our care, and it is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. Appointment to a role with the Y will be subject to a satisfactory Police and CYRAS Check. Of equal importance, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are central to our mahi. Our bicultural plan guides our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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