MQ Sustainability - Communications Placement

Macquarie Sustainability has an important role to play in promoting sustainable transport options and reducing traffic congestion. In Semester 1 2017, Macquarie Sustainability will be promoting the Co-Hop program to enable students to quickly find a carpool match, public transport and cycle/walk options. We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated students to work closely with staff from Macquarie Sustainability to assist with the coordination and implementation of the Co-Hop campaign.

What you’ll gain:

Macquarie Sustainability has an important role to play in promoting sustainable transport options and reducing traffic congestion. In Semester 1 2017, Macquarie Sustainability will be promoting the Co-Hop program to enable students to quickly find a carpool match, public transport and cycle/walk options. We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated students to work closely with staff from Macquarie Sustainability to assist with the coordination and implementation of the Co-Hop campaign.

What you’ll gain:

• Valuable PR experience in a professional and supportive environment
• The rare chance to work across with a small supporting team within a large organisation
• The opportunity to add to your portfolio
• The benefit of flexible work hours
• Experience of contributing to a real campaign that you will see in action on the campus you attend

The role:

• Assist in developing a social media plan to promote Co-Hop for the next 12 months
• Content development for internal purposes
• Participating in brainstorm sessions
• Developing, writing, shooting and editing vox-pops of Macquarie students and how they transport to/from campus

• Applicants with interest and some experience in camera operation and video editing are preferred.
• Capable of writing engaging content.
• Interest or passion for sustainability and creating positive environmental outcomes desirable.
• All applicants should possess initiative, perseverance, creativity, and the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Applicants should feel comfortable in expressing ideas for improvement and thinking outside the box.

Please send your CV and Cover Letter (saved as a single PDF document) to arts.pace@mq.edu.au, quoting 'MQ Sustainability Placement' in the subject line of your email.