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Role Requirements
Role Title: Team: Location: Manager / Supervisor: Date Original Prepared: Classification: Hours: Tenure: Community Organiser Intern Community Engagement and Events Perth, WA Community Organiser 27 December 2013 Unpaid voluntary internship 8-12 hours per week (2 days) 6 January 2014 6 July 2014 (6 months)

Primary Objective(s) The Community Organiser Intern will assist the Western Australia Community Organiser (CO) to build a small group of volunteers to organise key human rights events being held in Western Australia in the first half of 2014. This will involve collaborative and independent event planning and management under supervision of the Community Organiser; arranging logistics such as booking venues, event promotion and organising volunteer rosters; working with Convenors of some Western Australian Amnesty Groups; as well as communicating with external organisations. The role may also involve the following works: Mapping key electorates. Mapping partnership opportunities in line with specific campaigns. Planning for the development and growth of groups. Reporting Relationship This position reports directly to the Community Organiser. Materials and administration support is provided by the Activism Support Coordinator. Amnesty International Australia Team Key Tasks Working with the Community Organiser and other Interns and volunteers to plan and deliver events. Liaising with WA Action Groups and the State Branch Committee, to pass on information and coordinate participation. Liaising with local organisations on events and basic campaign information. Being familiar with Amnesty International Australia campaigns.
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Coordinating event promotion. Undertaking mapping exercise. Working with the Social Media Intern to coordinate social media promotion and follow-up from the event. Coordinating follow-up with parliamentarians and other key partner organisations.

Key relationships Internal Community Organiser. Activism Support Coordinator. West Australian Amnesty Groups - facilitated through the Group Convenors. Branch Committee. Media and Communications Coordinator. External Locally-based community organisations and human rights organisations. Local councils. Festival organisers. Parliamentary contacts. Learning Opportunities: Gain project management and community organizing skills. Gain event management skills. Refine your communication and interpersonal skills. Administrative management skills. Practical and relevant experience working in the regional office of a large international human rights organization. Increased understanding of international human rights issues and campaigns.

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Application Process Please send resume and one-page cover letter addressing selection criteria below. Deadline of application is 12 December 2013. Selection Criteria Please address these selection criteria in your application. Essential: Experience coordinating events or other project management works. Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate to external and internal stakeholders. Ability to work within a team environment and independently. Computer skills and experience with social media. Desk-based research skill. Commitment to Amnesty International human rights principles. Desirable: Experience working with volunteers/activists Experience volunteering or working with a community organisation. Experience in campaign and advocacy.

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You must have valid work rights in Australia to complete an internship / volunteer program at AIA. Please be aware that Amnesty International Australia does not provide volunteers / interns with Any monetary allowances or remuneration for volunteer internships Accommodation or accommodation allowances Any assistance in organising visas or completing visa applications

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