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Blue Wren House - Camden Women's Shelter

http://camdenwomensshelter.org.au/

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Camden Council, New South Wales
Human services
Annual Budget: $250,001-$750,000
Number of Paid Staff: 4 - 10
Number of Volunteers: 6-20
Current Board Size: 8-12
Board Meetings (frequency): monthly
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Marketing / Branding, Media / Communications / Public Relations

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in

Targeting:

Payment:
Nil - honorary role

Any further information about this vacancy:

Camden Women’s Shelter, a part of the Women's Community Shelters Network, provides short-term accommodation for women and their children experiencing or escaping from homelessness due to domestic or family violence. Our shelter provides a safe and secure place to call home, at a time when it’s needed most.  

Our vision is that every woman and child supported by Camden Women’s Shelter finds hope and opportunity on their journey to independence, by helping them rebuild self-esteem and achieve control and fulfilment of their lives. 

 

About the role 

Camden Women’s Shelter is seeking a volunteer Board Member to join our team. This role will: 

  • Create and drive the marketing and communications strategy and subcommittee for Camden Women's Shelter 
  • Work with the Shelter Manager, Fundraising team and the Board to generate external awareness of our mission and achieve our goals 
  • Create engaging social media and marketing campaigns to achieve our goals 
  • Lead our communication strategies, including sharing our Annual Report and organisational strategy with our stakeholders 
  • Manage the Camden Women’s Shelter website, social media accounts and brand collateral 
  • Be the point of contact for media enquiries and press releases 
  • Provide updates and advice to the Board on all matters of marketing and communications 
  • Be supported by a friendly team of Board and Committee members 

 

What we are looking for 

We are open to receiving applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and encourage you to apply if: 

  • You have relevant experience in marketing and/or communications 
  • You have relevant experience in the not for profit sector or similar industries 
  • You have the time and dedication to commit to a 3-year term as a Board Member 
  • You are based in or near the Camden local government area 

 

How to apply 

If you wish to make a difference in your community for women who have experienced homelessness and domestic violence, please apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to: HR@camdenwomensshelter.org.au 

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