Program Producer

About the position

We are seeking an exceptional, motivated and impact driven person to become a Small Giants Academy Program Producer who will be part of the team responsible for the coordination and delivery of the Academy’s leadership programming for a more hopeful future (Mastery of Business and Empathy, Events, Deep Dives, Impact Safaris, Retreats) ensuring the highest possible standard, and embodying a philosophy of care embodied in what we call “enlightened hospitality”.

This person will be self-motivated, creative and responsible for a range of operational, production, programming and partnership activities for a segment of our programs. From delivering programs to contracting speakers and facilitators to managing the budget, marketing and partnership for a number of our programs, with a particular focus on our Deep Dives and Mastery of Systems Leadership. Some key tasks include:

· Program production from conception to evaluation

· Develop and engage in partnerships and marketing relating to that program.

· Contribute to and deliver on our program production framework

· Manage program proposals and contracting

· Coordinate speakers and resources for each program

· Ideate on potential new programs and innovations

· Event management and supporting community engagement

· Hosting of virtual and in person programs (zoom and, primarily, at The White House in Melbourne)

· Work collaboratively with a larger team that is delivering on events and programs

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About Small Giants Academy

Small Giants Academy is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to educating and activating conscious leaders for a hopeful future. Through our Programs and Storytelling, we inspire and equip people to become the business, social and political leaders we need in what we call the Next Economy — a more just and inclusive global economy that supports human flourishing while living in harmony with the natural world. Our belief in both inner transformation and systemic change guides everything we do.

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Location

A preference for Melbourne based applicants as we are headquartered in St Kilda, Melbourne.

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Required Skills and Background

· Community engagement & heart for People & Culture

· Operations/project management experience

· Outstanding communications skills – written and verbal

· Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills

· Demonstrated interest in Small Giants Academy philosophy and values

· An ability to articulate key issues relating to purpose-driven work

· Demonstrated comfort and ability to work in an online environment (many programs are delivered virtually)

· Ability to work cross functionally in teams to achieve a shared goal

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Essential Attributes

· Excellent attention to detail and project management

· Can work autonomously and collaboratively within a small, agile team

· Excited by change and growth including learning and interacting with new people and programs and being part of a growing and evolving organisation

· Caring, flexible, open minded and oriented to solutions

· An entrepreneurial mindset and approach

· Strong verbal and written communicator

· Enjoys welcoming new people

· Passionate about leadership for a more hopeful future

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Desirable Skills (Nice to have)

· Demonstrated passion for storytelling, leadership and/or governance.

· Program development and/or delivery experience

· Experience in leadership development, education or related

· Marketing, partnerships and external communication writing skills

· Community engagement in an online environment

· Demonstrated history of work in a social impact and/or next economy environment

· Partnerships and/or relationship management experience

· Leadership facilitation experience

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Structure

Reports to Head of Programs with collaboration across the SGA team.

Working Hours

This is a 4-5 day a week position that requires flexibility as our programs are often held outside of usual business hours (in the evenings).

Application Process

To apply, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to our Head of Finance +Operations, lynn@smallgiants.com.au.

With the right candidate, we’re ready to fill this newly created position immediately and will be shortlisting on a rolling basis.

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