WHO WE ARE

Open Doors Youth Service (ODYS) supports LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy young people aged 12 to 24 and is the only service of its kind in Queensland. ODYS is dedicated to:

Empowering young people to live with pride as valued, celebrated, and authentic members of community

Engaging a workforce with lived experience and professional expertise

Providing safe spaces to connect with peers and community to foster a sense of belonging

Advocating for the rights and needs of our young people to improve their access to resources and supports

Improving mental health outcomes and lowering suicidality for LGBTIQ+SB young people

Our mission is that all LGBTIQ+SB young people have access to appropriate and safe supports that builds resilience, strengthens identity, and provides them with community. Our framework is built on the pillars of safety, connection, and pride.

Our vision is a world where all young people can live authentically and unapologetically, free from the fear of violence, discrimination, and isolation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a passionate, creative, and strategic communicator to join our team as our Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of ODYS’ fundraising and public presence—especially as we prepare to celebrate 25 years of working alongside LGBTIQ+SB young people in Queensland.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

Are a member of the LGBTIQ+SB community

Thrive in grassroots environments where no two days are the same

Have strong experience in fundraising, marketing or communications, especially in community or nonprofit sectors

Are energised by community events, partnerships, and amplifying the voices of marginalised young people

Have a values-driven, relational approach to communications and donor engagement

Are ready to lead our birthday celebrations and bring our story to life in creative and meaningful ways

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator, you will:

Lead the planning and delivery of our 25th Birthday celebrations, including community-facing events and fundraising initiatives

Develop and implement a major and individual donor engagement strategy to build a sustainable donor base

Oversee and grow our digital presence, including managing social media platforms and content strategy

Develop and implement a community fundraising strategy, supporting schools, workplaces and community to fundraise in support of queer and gender diverse young people

Collaborate with staff and young people to authentically tell our story

Work closely with the CEO to identify new fundraising opportunities and partnerships

KEY REQUIREMENTS

We’re looking for someone who has:

Proven experience in fundraising, marketing, communications or related fields (not-for-profit experience highly regarded)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management and organisational skills

A creative eye and digital fluency across social platforms (Canva, Meta, Mailchimp etc.)

A commitment to ODYS’ mission, and lived experience of being LGBTIQ+

A current QLD Blue Card (or ability to obtain one)

A current driver’s license

COVID-19 vaccination certificate

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining:

Why you want to work at Open Doors

Your personal connection to our mission and vision

The experience you bring to this role

We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, trans and gender diverse people, and people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.