Program Producer
About the position
We're looking for an exceptional, motivated and impact-driven Program Producer to join the team responsible for the development and delivery of the Academy's leadership program for systems change - the Mastery of Systems Leadership. This role is about more than production; it's about creating the conditions for profound learning and transformation. You'll help create experiences that develop leaders with both the inner capacity and practical tools needed to address our world's most pressing challenges.
You’re self-motivated, creative, collaborative, and highly organised, taking ownership of a range of operational, production, content and communication, hosting, research, programming and partnership activities. From maintaining a production calendar to contracting speakers and facilitators to managing production budgets, and coordinating marketing and partnerships, you'll ensure what we call "enlightened hospitality" throughout the participant journey.
Key responsibilities include:
- Program production and planning from conception to evaluation
- Contribute to the conception and creation of program content, including learning outcomes
- Manage overall program project timeline and budget
- Hold and deliver key messages and communication both within the program and externally
- Manage contracting of key contributors such as guides and speakers
- Coordinate advisory group, teaching guides, speakers, presenters
- Support partnerships and participant journeys
- Plan and coordinate resources for each program retreat and module
- Onboard program participants
- 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 events and programs
- Communication regarding the program across the Academy
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.
All our programs at Small Giants Academy are designed with consideration for these three aims:
- Personal and professional transformation (the inner)
- Learning skills and content (the outer)
- Nurturing connections (the Va)
The Mastery of Systems Leadership is a 10 month intensive program with a cohort of 40 plus participants from across the globe.
Location
A preference for Melbourne based applicants as we are headquartered in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Required Skills and Background
- Community engagement & a heart for People & Culture
- Project and production management and delivery skills
- Administrative/Operations experience
- Budget management experience
- Contracting experience
- Content production 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
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
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
Structure
Working Hours
Application Process
To apply, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to our Head of Finance and Operations – Lynn Crawford at 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.
