SSI

About the Role

The Ignite Small Business Start-ups Initiative facilitates small business creation for vulnerable people including those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds, as well as people living with disability, who want to start their own business or expand an existing one. Ignite entrepreneurs are supported one-on-one by a facilitator and linked to a Resource Team, made up of various industry experts from the business community, business support volunteers and students.

The Volunteer Accounting & Finance Support assists Ignite entrepreneurs to develop good bookkeeping and accounting practices, improve their knowledge of the Australian business environment and where required, put together simple, contextualised and individual business plans for a diverse range of businesses.

When and commitment

Flexible to meet the needs of entrepreneurs with a minimum 6-month commitment

What you will do

• Support Ignite entrepreneurs to determine the best costing and pricing for their product/service
• Guide Ignite entrepreneurs on proper bookkeeping and accounting practices
• Put together relevant financial data e.g., cash flow, profit and loss statements and balance sheets
• If possible and required, work with Ignite facilitators and entrepreneurs to develop a simple, viable and effective business plan based on industry research

Essential

• Qualifications and/or experience in accounting or working towards accounting qualifications
• High level knowledge of Australian business environment and accounting practices

Desirable

• Experience in developing business plans
• Previous experience working with people from diverse backgrounds

Responsibility of volunteers

• Actively support SSI’s vision and values
• Adhere to SSI policies and procedures
• Follow all reasonable directions provided by the Ignite Program Manager, or delegate

Reimbursement

Volunteers will have access to reimbursement for all pre-approved expenses including reasonable travel expenses. Volunteers using their own vehicle will need to provide SSI with photocopies of their driver’s licence, comprehensive car insurance and current car registration.

Training

Volunteers will be provided with access to SSI’s flexible, extensive and innovative training program.

About the Role

The Ignite Small Business Start-ups Initiative facilitates small business creation for vulnerable people including those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds, as well as people living with disability, who want to start their own business or expand an existing one. Ignite entrepreneurs are supported one-on-one by a facilitator and linked to a Resource Team, made up of various industry experts from the business community, business support volunteers and students.

The Volunteer Client Social Media Support will support Ignite entrepreneurs in creating a digital footprint and presence by identifying the best social media channels for their business and supporting their creation and initial engagement, as part of an overall sales and marketing strategy. 

When and commitment

Flexible to meet the needs of entrepreneurs with a minimum 6-month commitment

What you will do

• Work with Ignite facilitators and entrepreneurs to identify the best social media channels for their business and industry (eg: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Create social media account/s and setup profiles
• Use correct logo size
• Fill out all relevant profile fields with relevant information and photos
• Support with social media strategy
• Support with creating a simple strategy for each channel (the strategy should be based on marketing goals that align with business objective)
• Support with identifying relevant keywords/hashtags to maximise engagement
• Support with creating a feed theme that is aligned with brand visuals
• Social media engagement support
• Provide practical support to the entrepreneur by creating 2 weeks’ worth of content and assist the entrepreneur to engage their audience to drive leads and sales

Essential

• Experience with social media marketing and/or qualifications/experience in the Marketing Sector
• Knowledge of on-line marketing and social media

Desirable

• Ability to work independently
• Confidence managing tasks to timelines, establishing priorities and producing deliverables
• Previous experience working with people from diverse backgrounds 

Responsibility of volunteers

• Actively support SSI’s vision and values
• Adhere to SSI policies and procedures
• Follow all reasonable directions provided by the Ignite Program Manager, or delegate

Reimbursement

Volunteers will have access to reimbursement for all pre-approved expenses including reasonable travel expenses. Volunteers using their own vehicle will need to provide SSI with photocopies of their driver’s licence, comprehensive car insurance and current car registration.

Training

Volunteers will be provided with access to SSI’s flexible, extensive and innovative training program.