Planet Ark - Partner Relations Coordinator

Planet Ark is one of Australia’s leading environmental behaviour change organisations, with a focus on promoting positive environmental actions.

We run major community engagement environmental campaigns throughout the year, including National Tree Day and National Recycling Week.

Located in Circular Quay, we offer a friendly environment, flexibility and the chance to work on high-profile environmental campaigns.

This internship is a great learning opportunity for hands-on experience across a range of tasks in a small but busy and collaborative office.

About the position:

You will be working alongside the Partner Relations Manager and providing support and assistance in business development activities.

This role may include:

• Providing support and assistance to the Partner Relations Manager in securing new sponsors and partners for Planet Ark
• Researching prospects to ensure they are in line with the Planet Ark ethos
• Developing pitch documents and Powerpoint presentations for potential partner/sponsors
• Creation of a Planet Ark bible to include statistics, insights, research, digital reach etc
• Create case studies on existing partners and programs
• Collaboration with staff and departments for special projects
• Design and generation of a newsletter to be sent to Planet Ark partners
• General admin
• Assistance at events

What you will gain:

• Valuable experience working in a NFP
• Understanding of how partnerships / sponsorships work
• Networking opportunities
• Gain industry knowledge first hand

This role is for you if you:

• Are experienced in dealing with corporates, sponsors or clients, or possess sales and/or marketing skills
• Possess strong writing and communication skills
• Are a creative person with an eye for design and detail
• Have good skills in Powerpoint
• Are confident, fun and friendly
• Have a positive can-do attitude
• Are genuinely interested in the environment / sustainability
• Have experience working in an office environment
• An interest in research and social media
• And are an enthusiastic team player who can work independently

The commencement date of this role is flexible and will last for 2-3 months on a part-time basis.

To apply, please email our Partner Relations Manager Kristie Baker at kristie@planetark.org with your CV and covering letter.