Community Growth, Programs & Partnerships Coordinator

About the role

This is a varied, hands-on position with a strong focus on community engagement, program coordination, partnerships and service growth. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will coordinate and progress opportunities that strengthen JCC's services, community participation and external relationships, working within organisational priorities established by the General Manager. The position combines community development with practical outreach and service-development activities. You will build relationships, engage directly with organisations and referral partners, coordinate programs and events, identify opportunities and follow activities through from initial contact to implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and support JCC community programs, activities and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, government agencies, health services, schools, businesses and other stakeholders.
• Support the development of referral pathways for JCC's NDIS, aged-care and brokerage services.
• Undertake proactive outreach with service providers, support coordinators and other potential referral partners.
• Identify and progress potential service and referral opportunities in accordance with JCC priorities.
• Promote JCC services throughout Junee, Wagga Wagga and surrounding communities.
• Represent JCC at community meetings, networking opportunities, expos, country shows and other events.
• Identify relevant grant opportunities and assist with preparing funding applications.
• Develop and progress sponsorship and in-kind support opportunities with local businesses and organisations.
• Coordinate community communications, promotional activities and social-media content.

About you

• Proactive, organised and confident communicator who enjoys working with people and building relationships.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Experience coordinating community programs, projects, activities or events.
• Confidence undertaking proactive community and stakeholder outreach.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive external relationships.
• Initiative and the ability to progress agreed activities with appropriate independence.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet agreed timeframes.
• Good written communication and administrative skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and report on activities and outcomes.

About us

Junee Community Centre Inc. (JCC) is a community-based not-for-profit organisation delivering a diverse range of services, programs and community supports across Junee and the surrounding region. Our work includes NDIS and aged-care services, community programs, family and youth activities, emergency relief, brokerage services, community events and partnerships with government, health, community and other service providers.