Executive Officer - Australian Science Communicators

Executive Officer - Australian Science Communicators

10-15 Hours per week 
$65 per hour
Remote/ National 
Job-sharing possible

About the role

The Executive Officer is the central hub for Australian Science Communicators (ASC) member enquiries and supporter of the National Executive Committee’s projects and initiatives. 

In the immediate term, we are seeking the support of a contractor for on average 12 hours per week – this can vary from week to week as issues crop up.

ASC is transitioning to a new combined member and web management platform (Membes), so this role offers the chance to help design and implement new systems that make the most of this very flexible tool.

Currently the Executive Officer is the only paid role at ASC, but this may change with strategic review. This role itself may evolve, and the Executive Officer would have the opportunity to input to the design of this, and may be provided with professional development opportunities to support their career.

This is an opportunity for someone who has an interest in science communication to become an integral part of the community, to deepen their knowledge, extend their networks and make a real impact in the sector.

Key accountabilities

• Provide executive support to the National Executive Committee
• Be the key point of contact for all general office and member enquiries and respond to these in a timely manner
• Use our membership management platform to manage and modify membership information, extract data and reports, raise and edit invoices, and other membership-related tasks
• Manage online account access, subscriptions and services and keep information up to date
• Manage other administration-related and ad-hoc tasks, keep documentation organised and up to date
• Assist with bookkeeping, invoicing and accounting-related tasks where needed
• Facilitate communication with the members via the website and social media
• Assist with planning and running events
• Other activities as requested by the National Executive Committee

We want someone who 

• Has excellent communication and customer service skills
• Can manage their own time and priorities
• Has flexibility in their schedule to monitor email inboxes at least once every 24-48 hours and allocate enough time to respond to enquiries when needed
• Can rapidly problem-solve around complex technologies and systems
• Has an ABN

It would be nice if that someone:

• Has experience in a similar role
• Is familiar with the principles of using a CRM and accounting software such as Xero
• Can dedicate extra initial hours for learning systems.
  
• Has flexibility to increase hours seasonally and occasionally travel (e.g. around National Conference preparation)
  
• Has experience with planning and posting to digital communication platforms – e.g. website, social media, email systems
  
• Has experience in running events

To apply, send one page outlining why you are suited to the role to office@asc.asn.au, including one referee.

The role will be filled once a suitable candidate has been found.

About the Australian Science Communicators

The Australian Science Communicators asc.asn.au is a not-for-profit peak body for science communication in Australia. Established in 1994, it represents a body of over 200 members who work across extremely diverse facets of science communication. It is run by a volunteer council of around ten individuals.

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