This is your chance to make a real difference in our community and shape the future we want to see. We're excited to announce the launch of our first 2024 local election campaign committee meeting, and we need YOU to join the team!

Imagine No Sea Wall, footpaths, shade trees, community-owned renewables, and housing. This is the vision we're fighting for, and we can't achieve it without the energy and dedication of incredible volunteers like you.

Mark your calendars! Our kick-off campaign committee meeting is happening:

Date: Thursday, March 2nd

Time: 3 PM - 5 PM on Zoom.

Location: Zoom. Click here to join

Join us to:

• Learn about the campaign and our vision for the Central Coast.

• Discover exciting opportunities to contribute your skills and passion.

• Become part of a dynamic and positive team working towards a brighter future.

Whether you're a seasoned campaigner or just starting, there's a role for you! We're looking for passionate individuals to fill key positions like:

• Digital Coordinator: Master the online world, spreading our message and engaging voters through social media.

• Volunteer Coordinator: Connect directly with voters, sharing our vision and listening to their concerns.

• And many more! See below for full descriptions.

Don't be daunted by the list! We're flexible and adaptable, and we'll find the perfect role that matches your skills and interests. Even if you can only spare a few hours a week, your contribution will make a difference.

Together, we can make a real impact on the Central Coast.

A Zoom link will be sent out close to the date.

We can't wait to see you there!

In solidarity,

The Central Coast Greens Team

The following are essential and option positions with which to run a campaign:

CANDIDATE

They are the face of the campaign and should spend most of their time talking to voters.

CAMPAIGN TREASURER

The Campaign Treasurer oversees the financial and accounting aspects of the campaign. They monitor all contributions, maintain financial records and are responsible for compliance with the relevant electoral commission. They are in regular contact with and have the support of the GNSW office financial team. On local campaigns, particularly smaller campaigns, treasurers usually have the responsibility to approve expenditures and assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget. Campaign Treasurers are often the only other individuals apart from the candidate, whose name is filed with the electoral commission and should have experience in accounting or finance and use and be competent in Xero, the GNSW accounting software.

POLLING BOOTH COORDINATOR

The Polling Booth Co-ordinator coordinates pre-polling voting and election polling day booths. They will create and distribute all the polling booth kits and be responsible for coordinating set up and pack up on polling day. Ideally, this person will split their electorate into areas and recruit Booth Captains for each area, who will, in turn, recruit volunteers for their polling booth and oversee that booth on the day.

DIGITAL COORDINATOR

Due to the changing legal environment regarding digital political advertising, the Digital Coordinator is now essential for each campaign. The Digital Coordinator is responsible for managing the campaign's social media and ensuring the local campaign complies with electoral funding laws around digital advertising. The Digital Coordinator must receive training from the Greens NSW Digital Campaigner (Jeremy Park) before the campaign begins any form of digital advertising, including via social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram, etc).

The following positions are not essential, if your campaign has further capacity and can take on additional tasks these are some roles you may like to consider.

COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA COORDINATOR

The Communications/Media coordinator works closely with the Campaign Co-Ordinator and Candidate on all of the campaign's interactions with the media. They build relationships with the local media outlets, set up interviews and identify media opportunities for the campaign. They may help draft speeches and media releases for the candidate, create copies for the campaign website, and help the candidate develop their story" and bio for the campaign. The Communications/Media coordinator should have prior experience and contacts with the media, be a good writer and communicator, and be a proactive thinker and strategist.

STALLS COORDINATOR

The Stalls Co-ordinator identifies festivals and events locations where a local stall could be held. The book stalls at specific events, organise volunteers and ensure sufficient election and candidate material is available on each stall, Greens flags, posters, and table chairs. Stalls co-ordinators often deliver and set up the stalls.

PHONE BANKING/DATA COORDINATOR

The phone banking/Data coordinator organises phone banking events, ensuring enough volunteers are calling, cutting call lists, setting up the phones and ensuring that the data is entered into Rocket if you’re calling members/supporters and givers if you’re calling voters. They make sure volunteers are entering data correctly and correct any mistakes. They could also be responsible for cutting doorknocking and phone calling lists and keeping track of which volunteers and voters we have and haven't already contacted to ensure people are not getting contacted more than necessary.

DOOR KNOCKING COORDINATOR

The Doorknocking Co-ordinator is responsible for cutting maps for the locations to be doorknocked, contacting volunteers, identifying and organising training for doorknocking team leaders, organising doorknocking teams and data sheets, briefing and debriefing volunteers, organising for the Candidate to be present, ensuring that the data is captured and entered into gVIRs. The Doorknocking Co-ordinator needs to be organised, energetic, and capable of motivating and managing volunteers

FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

The Fundraising Co-ordinator is responsible for raising the money to accomplish the campaign's goals. The Fundraising Coordinator works closely with the Candidate, Campaign Co-ordinator, Treasurer and GNSW Finance team to meet the campaign's financial goals.

EVENTS COORDINATOR

The Events Co-ordinator seeks out and identifies potential events, ensures the team is fully briefed, organises the events and volunteers and works with the Treasurer, Fundraising Co-ordinator, if it is to be a fundraising event.

LETTERBOX COORDINATOR

The Letterbox Co-ordinator cuts maps and organises teams to letterbox local areas. They ensure that each Letterboxer or team leader has the correct number of materials, that they are given a deadline for letterboxing the area, and that the flyers and maps are delivered to each volunteer with a contact list should any problems arise.