Communication and Events Officer

About us

Alliance Française de Perth is the leading French language school in Perth, providing high quality language instruction at all levels (complete beginners to advanced), and offering a wide range of cultural events for its members, including the yearly Alliance Française French Film Festival

The role

Alliance Française de Perth is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a strong sense of responsibility to support the organisation. This is a high exposure position which requires independent thinking, self-discipline and professionalism. The Events and Communications Officer will be in charge of course-related communications, including social media, website, and cultural event campaigns. In addition, they will be responsible for all aspects of event organisation - including budgeting, reporting, travel arrangements - organised by Alliance Française. The Events and Communications Officer will report to the Culture Manager.

Tasks

COMMUNICATION: the Communication and Events Officer reviews, develops, and delivers AF’s communication material (online and print) for language course and cultural activities.

Website and CRM software (Oncord)

• Update the website on a regular basis and remove outdated content
• Suggest improvement in current website architecture
• Analyse key metrics and give recommendations afterwards
• Manage the CRM software (Oncord)

Social media

• Manage the editorial content on social media platforms
• Engage the fans, followers, and partners in an interactive way with the target of increasing the fanbase through an effective and innovative strategy and punctual promotion campaigns
• Prepare and manage a weekly calendar for publications on social media
• Monitor and analyze social performance and prepare recommendations
• Write press releases and communicate with the media

Newsletter and emailing (via Oncord)

• Collect content for newsletters and mailings to be sent every 1^st day of the month
• Update the list of subscribers monthly
• Send reminders to the mailing list when required

Graphic design and content

• Create, edit and update visual content for AF’s cultural projects and language course offer for both print and online communications. Manage the printing of posters, flyers, brochures at AF or in collaboration with the local printery
• Define and implement graphic patterns to strengthen AF’s visual identity in the long term, following AF’s guidelines and graphical charter to make sure there is continuity and consistency in the marketing material
• Adapt each content to different formats depending on targets: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, prints, etc.

EVENTS:  the Communication and Events Officer supports the logistics of physical and/or online public and closed-door events by:

• Participating in planning and organising the events offered by Alliance Francaise de Perth such as Festivals, Concerts, Exhibitions, Conferences, social activities, and workshops.
• Looking for sponsorships and fundraising to balance the events’ budgets  
• Preparing the logistics for all events: material and equipment production, run sheets; and liaising with event partners (venues, caterers, content providers, etc.)  

• Looking after artists needs  
• Improving the quality and quantity of events to increase number of attendees.

Required profile

• C1 French Level certified
• 2 years with similar responsibilities

The applicant should have:

• Initiative

• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships

• Good interpersonal communication

• Demonstrated organisational skills

COMPUTING        

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office pack & Adobe Suites are essential

 
PERMITS

• Driving Licence Pass
• Police Check

 
ACADEMIC LEVEL REQUIRED

• Must hold a relevant Tertiary Qualification in Communication or Web design/Graphic design
• Marketing & Customer service background would be appreciated

Conditions

• Part-time contract - 30h/week

• This position is covered by the Educational Services (Post-Secondary) Award.
• The candidate must have full rights to work in Australia

Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Frédérique Antoine, Education & Culture Manager, at culture@afperth.com.au

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.