KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Assist the Program Director in developing a detailed participant scope of work with the NFP/for purpose organisation, aligned to the skill sets of the corporate client’s employees, ensuring it is clearly defined and feasible to deliver on within a short timeframe.
• Prepare and induct corporate client employee skilled volunteer team including assisting in the preparation of recruitment materials, communication, and onboarding.
• Facilitate the immersion activities from beginning to end, including management of logistics, compliance paperwork and communication with all stakeholders, ensuring clarity around the process, next steps, and engagement expectations.
• Act as a guide and coach for the volunteer project team and NFP/for purpose organisation throughout the immersion sessions (pre, during and post), following a clearly defined ABV immersion process to deliver a realistic, valuable outcome for NFP/for purpose organisation, and an enjoyable learning experience for employees.
• Media and promotions – ensure social media guidelines are prepared and agreed with the NFP/for purpose organisation, shared with participants and any relevant media noted and saved.

Why join ABV?

Australian Business Volunteers is a unique, responsive NFP meeting community needs across Australia and the Pacific. ABV builds on Australia’s long history of volunteering both across our region and at home in times of disaster.

We work at the intersection between business and community-led resilience and growth. ABV is a team of several hundred Skilled Business Professionals who we support and guide with our small expert team.

Together we source community-led opportunities and deliver impactful corporate social responsibility programs. We continue to build on our 40-year legacy of delivering lasting community-led change.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career opportunity with a respected not-for-profit organisation.
• Work-Life balance and flexibility - benefit from a flexible working environment.
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

key selection criteria

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in workshop and/or group facilitation.
• Diversity of experience in the not-for-profit sector (domestic or international) operationally and in terms of governance, programming etc, preferred.
• Highly organised and planned, with strong attention to detail and follow up.
• Highly developed workshop coordination skills and experience.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Comfortable with guiding from behind – allowing a group to form, structure their activities and arrive at a solution organically.
• Comfortable working online and competent in use of online collaboration and project management tools.