SA State Coordinator (parental leave cover)

Job Description

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To advance the aims of Musica Viva Australia (MVA) by coordinating operational, marketing, stakeholder relationship and administration activities under the direction of the SA State Manager. 

The position reports to the SA State Manager. The position is expected to develop and sustain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of Musica Viva Australia programs in South Australia, with a focus on collaboration and customer service. The role works closely with the SA Administration Coordinator, as well as with colleagues around the country. The position may occasionally be required to supervise casual staff, interns and volunteers.  

Responsibilities:
Sales, marketing, and development

• Assist the SA State Manager and national colleagues with the design and implementation of an annual state-based marketing strategy for all MVA programs and activities in South Australia

• Maintain and develop productive relations with a wide range of Musica Viva Australia stakeholders, in particular schools and teachers related to Musica Viva in Schools (MVAIS).

• Assist the SA State Manager in coordinating the distribution of school subsidies for MVAIS.

• Support business development of the SA office as directed by the State Manager, including growing education stakeholder engagement and scoping new projects 

• Supporting fundraising relationships of the South Australian office including assisting with collating good news stories and other data for reporting purposes. 

• Assist activating crossover opportunities between MVA programs and activities in SA. 

• In conjunction with state and national colleagues, coordinate and deliver state-based MVAIS telemarketing activity.

•  Attend industry events and meetings as required.

Operations

Organisational Responsibilities: 

• Maintain healthy work relationships staff members.   
• Attend industry events and meetings as required. 
• Contribute to regular and ongoing quality improvement and funder-required accreditations.
• Participate in professional and performance development activities and remain up-to-date on current knowledge and skills related to the position. 
• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and for the health and safety of anyone else who may be affected by their acts or omissions at the workplace. 
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check. MVA will cover the cost of obtaining or renewing the check. 
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, confidentiality and cultural awareness when dealing with others.  
• Adhere to workplace policies, procedures and systems, as amended from time to time, in particular those that address workplace health and safety, anti-discrimination, bullying and harassment and privacy. 
• Contribute to the overall well-being of the organisation and avoid participation in any activity that might be harmful to the good operation, health, or reputation of the organisation. 
• In addition to the duties outlined above, the position holder is also required to perform such other duties as may be directed, provided these are within his/her competency or training from time to time.  

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Abilities

• Proven interpersonal skills with strong experience in customer service, sales and driving stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to work, in person and remotely, with minimal supervision as part of a productive, flexible and harmonious team environment
• Strong organisational and administration skills.
• Ability to interpret data and use it to inform planning and process improvement.
• Capacity to work flexibly, incorporating out of office hours work where required and occasional interstate and intrastate travel. 
• Proficiency in CRM database programs and Microsoft Office suite of programs. Experience with Tessitura desirable. 
• Well-presented, demonstrating confidence and a passion for the arts and education.
• Experience working in, or understanding of, the education and/or the arts sectors and knowledge of the South Australia education and arts landscape.
• Current full driver’s licence desirable.  

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