Join the 350.org Australia team

350.org is an international movement of ordinary people building a grassroots movement to stand up to the fossil fuel industry, and support a just transition from coal, oil and gas to a renewable-energy future for all. Our vision is for a future that is just and equitable, with our communities and ecosystems thriving and protected from the impacts of climate change.

350.org Australia is a supportive, small team with benefits including professional development and training, an Employee Assistance Program, the ability to work flexibly and from home, and cultural leave provided to employees.

350.org Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities to apply for advertised roles. 

Paid positions

Development Director

Our team is expanding, and in this newly created role you will support 350.org Australia to continue to grow our resources to build our movement and run campaigns. The 350.org Development Director is responsible for managing several of our  fundraising streams, working closely with the CEO and other members of the team.

For the position description and information on how to apply, click here.

NSW Organiser

The 350.org NSW Organiser is responsible for growing our grassroots movement and supporting our local leaders and groups in NSW to win campaigns. This is a 0.6 FTE (3 day per week) position.

For the position description and information on how to apply, click here.

Volunteer positions

Movement Support Team Member – Volunteer Position 
Min 6-months commitment (fortnightly meetings and on average 1-2 hours per week)

• Are you committed to social and climate justice?
• Want to learn more about social movements and how to create social change?
• Want to build skills in grassroots campaigning, storytelling and movement building?

There’s a role on the 350 Movement Support Team for you!

We have an equal focus on MST members doing the groundwork through volunteering and your training and development.

Roles available:

• Welcome Team
• Action Team
• Community Outreach and Group Support Team
• Network Support Team

We’re looking for 10-12 volunteer activists to join these teams and help build a movement for climate justice!

Check out the position descriptions for each team here, including the training opportunities and find the application form in there.

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In South Australia we’re looking for some volunteer roles to build and grow the team taking on Santos’ sponsorship of the Tour Down Under.

To apply for any of the positions below, please send a letter outlining why you would be suitable to fossilfreeSA18@gmail.com with the position title in the subject line.

For further information contact Robyn: 0404 303 120 or Gemma: 0437 714 786

Co-Convenor

The two Co-Convenors work together to coordinate the campaigns and communications of the Adelaide group. Working closely with 350.org Australia, this is a great opportunity to gain new skills and global networks. Mentoring and training provided if required.

Time: 5 hours a week for at least 9 months

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate fortnightly organising meetings of the Adelaide group (usually on zoom)
• Participate in fortnightly strategy meetings with 350.org Australia (zoom)
• Participate in monthly 350.org national networking meetings (zoom)
• Develop campaign strategy in collaboration with 350.org Australia and local group
• Monitor and promote discussion on internal organising platform ‘Slack’
• Monitor and respond to Fossil Free SA Gmail
• Run welcome sessions for new members (zoom/in person)
• Write copy for emails, events and campaigns
• Use Action Network to create events, petitions, reports and to send emails
• Delegate tasks and monitor actions/ outcomes

To be successful in this role, the person will have:

• a good level of knowledge about climate change
• excellent organisational skills
• ability to respond to emails and posts quickly and efficiently
• great interpersonal skills
• ability to write clearly and concisely
• knowledge of, or ability to learn, digital platforms – Slack / Action Network/ Zoom
• ability to undertake training as required

Social Media Coordinator

The Social Media Coordinator will manage the group’s presence on Facebook and work with 350.org Australia on Twitter and Instagram campaigns. They will also assist in the development of a short film which is already underway.

Time: 2 hours per week for at least 6 months

Responsibilities include:

• Administer the Fossil Free SA Facebook page
• Coordinate/schedule relevant Facebook posts related to FFSA campaigns
• Create and monitor Facebook events/ advertisements
• Develop Twitter/ Instagram campaigns with 350.org Australia
• Assist the Director in production of short film

To be successful in this role, the person will have:

• Excellent knowledge of Facebook features and processes
• A good knowledge of climate change issues
• Great organisational and design skills
• Concise writing skills
• Ability to think visually and creatively

Outreach Co-ordinator

The outreach coordinator will develop and manage activities to raise the group’s profile and recruit new members.

Time: 2 hours per week for at least 6 months

Responsibilities:

• Contact new members
• Promote welcome sessions
• Coordinate social events
• Update/ maintain Action Network database
• Coordinate stalls at community events / rallies

To be successful in this role, the person will have:

• Creative thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organising skills
• Ability to use or learn Action Network platform

 To download these position descriptions, click here.