Digital media volunteers

We are looking for video, graphic and web design volunteers to join our team at EJA. Are you enthusiastic and skilled in videography, photography, graphic design or web design and want to contribute your skills to protect forest, rivers and wildlife?

The role:

Working with the Communications Director and Digital Campaigner, you will help bring EJA’s campaigns and court cases to life with engaging visual storytelling. We are looking for a team of volunteers who can complement each other’s skills so if you specialise in only some of the skills listed below, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Your responsibilities:

• Designing graphics for EJA’s digital channels – social media, website, bulk email.
• Video production – filming, editing and post production.
• Photography – photo shoots and post production.
• Developing dynamic web pages for web content, online actions and fundraising.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required skills:

• Appropriate qualification or working towards an appropriate qualification in Video Production, Photography, Multimedia or Graphic Design (or related field) or work experience equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience producing content for social media, websites, supporter engagement or other relevant communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Energy and enthusiasm and an interest in working in the non-profit sector.

Time commitment: 1-2 days per week

To apply, please email your resume and a short cover letter addressing your interest and the required skills to Livia Cullen at livia.cullen@envirojustice.org.au.

Law student volunteers

Law student volunteers answer the phones, undertake legal research, assist on casework and projects and carry out administrative tasks. We run two volunteer programs for law students:

1) Day Volunteer Program (March-November)

2) Internship Program (November-February; June-July)

Day volunteer placement program

The Day Volunteer Placement Program begins in March. Volunteers work one full day per week for a minimum of one semester. Rosters are organised each semester, finalising at the end of February and late July. If a casual vacancy arises during semester, applications on file will be reviewed.

Who should apply?

Law students with an interest in environmental issues and environmental law. Usually second-year minimum, unless you have strongly relevant undergraduate studies. We give preference to students who have studied administrative law.

While volunteers are based in our Carlton office, applications for remote internships from students outside Melbourne will be considered for exceptional candidates.

Environmental Justice Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI people and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

When to apply

Closing dates will be advertised on this website and through the Environmental Justice Australia e-Bulletin.

How to apply

To apply for the day program, complete the form below and send it to the email address on the form together with your CV and academic transcript. Note we will not consider incomplete applications.

Day (Semester) Volunteer Application (Word form; download and save on your computer to complete electronically)

Volunteer internships

Volunteers work full-time for 2 consecutive weeks over the summer (between November and February) or over the winter break between semesters (June/July).

Intern work might include assisting staff with casework, law reform and policy projects, and researching and updating publications.

Who should apply?

Bachelor of Laws or JD students with an interest in environmental issues and environmental law. First year students are not eligible. Law students who are later year or pursuing additional study in a related field such as science or environmental policy are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications from outside Melbourne for a remote internship are considered for exceptional candidates.

We give preference to students who have studied administrative law, but it is not essential.

Environmental Justice Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI people and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

When to apply

Applications usually close in May and September; exact due dates will be advertised on this website, through the Environmental Justice Australia e-Bulletin and via universities where possible.

Applications for winter internships close 10 May 2021 at 9am.

How to apply

Complete the form below and send it to the email address on the form together with your CV and academic transcript. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

EJA internship application (Word form; download and save on your computer to complete electronically)

If you have further questions contact Mandy Johnson.