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Pint of Science Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation with the goal to increase science appreciation among the Australian people. Our annual festival not only serves as a way to bridge the gap between science research and the Australian public, but also as a medium for researchers to practice science communication and for volunteers to further develop skills that can facilitate their career progression. 

How to apply?

Have a read below of who we are looking for and the roles available. To express interest in volunteering with us, head over to pintofscience.com.au/eoi and tell us a little about yourself along with what roles you could be interested in.

If you're after a leadership role on our National Leadership Team, get in touch by responding to the relevant Position Description.

Why volunteer with us?

We believe in the growth of others. We value the contributions from each of our volunteers and strive to give back in the forms of mentoring and professional development. 

Whether you are a recent graduate looking to gain experience to strengthen your CV, a professional looking to change careers and want to put new skills into practice, a passionate individual wanting to help further science communication, or just want to volunteer for a good cause, Pint of Science is the place for you.

Who are we looking for?

Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT have to have a passion for science. We are looking for motivated and dedicated volunteers with skills to offer, a willingness to learn and a desire to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds. 

You can choose to be part of the National (aka. Central) Team, where your commitment to Pint of Science extends beyond the annual May festival. Here, you’ll play an important role in shaping national initiatives. Interested in developing long-term strategies and improvements for Pint of Science? Then you’re the perfect fit for the National Team.

Or you can choose to be part of one of the Local Teams. In an events environment, your peak commitment period is in the months leading up to and including the May festival. Want to be part of a team that sees through a festival event or project from start to finish? Or maybe you’ve never volunteered before and want to try it out with a supportive organisation? Then consider volunteering for one of our Local Teams.

When thinking about how you’d like to volunteer, are you a Leader, Facilitator or Go-getter? 

Leader

You are a visionary individual, effective in communicating your ideas to others and open to new suggestions. You show initiative and inspire people around you to work towards common goals. You’re not afraid of treading unfamiliar waters, challenging situations or competing priorities, and will not shy away from asking for help. 

Want a leadership role? Check out the City Coordinators section below, or have a look at our Current Opportunities in the National Leadership Team!

Facilitator

You are a planner and organiser, skilled at transforming ideas into action. You like working with people and encouraging your team to work to their strengths towards common goals. You are an effective communicator and comfortable working with tight deadlines and competing priorities.

Go-getter

You like to get things done! Nothing fills you with more joy than crossing off items on your to-do list, knowing that each task was done with care. You’ve got attention to detail and time management down pat. You are a good communicator and work collaboratively with others. You may only want to commit for just a few months, but rest assured, you’ll see the impact of your work right away. Your contribution directly affects the success of the annual May festival.

Which roles are available?

We have a range of roles available across the National and Local Teams.

National Team 

Media & Communications (Media, Social Media and Graphic Design)

Help spread the word about the awesome work of #PintAU across media, social media and our website! And help us develop better internal comms practices too.

Strategy and Policy (Strategic Partnerships, Volunteer Support, Evaluation, Policy Development, Action Planning)

Help figure out what we could be doing better, and how to do it better! This includes:

- helping us bring in financial support to fund our projects by working with stakeholders,

- helping us support and train our amazing volunteers by designing and implementing training programs,

- helping us evaluate what we do by analysing and reporting on the data,

- helping us be a more inclusive organisation that reaches a diverse volunteer and audience base by developing and implementing inclusive policies,

- helping us think about the things we'd like to achieve as an organisation in the future, and how to get there.

Finance

We're a GST registered not-for-profit. Help us ensure we do all the right things for the ATO, and that all our volunteers get reimbursed quickly.

Operations (Festival Planning, Local Team Support, Merchandising and Logistics)

Help organise and mentor our local teams to make sure they hit their deadlines so that we can have a successful festival all across the country.

Or help to ensure our awesome merch reaches our volunteers and audience every festival.

Local Teams

City Coordinator

The City Coordinator leads and coordinates the local team to deliver the local festival. Working closely with the Operations team, this leadership role delegates activities and tasks across the group of engaged volunteers.

Depending on the size of the city, this role may include some on-the-ground activity (such as going to venues to secure bookings) but for larger cities should primarily be a coordination role.

Note that some cities may choose to merge the City Coordinator and City Assistant Coordinator into two equal roles of 'City co-Coordinators'.

Team Leader/Assistant Coordinator

The City Assistant Coordinator responsibility assists the City Coordinator with general management tasks. They may assist with on-the-ground tasks for smaller cities (such as securing venues for the festival), or may be purely a management role in larger cities.

The City Assistant Coordinator should be across all aspects of the local festival and is able to step in and act as the City Coordinator should there be a need.

Note that some cities may choose to merge the City Coordinator and City Assistant Coordinator into two equal roles of 'City co-Coordinators'.

Venue Manager (Includes Speaker Liaison)

The Venue Manager is responsible individual for a venue for Pint of Science, you will have a variety of tasks to ensure the successful running of the event. This includes keeping in regular contact with the venue, organizing and coordinating with speakers and volunteers, leading a small team to run the event for three nights, making sure that all necessary reporting and stocktaking has been completed, and maintaining appropriate branding while in uniform. It is important to stay organized and on top of these responsibilities in order to ensure the smooth operation of the event.

Local Volunteer

The Local Volunteer role is for those who want to be a part of the volunteer team but are not able or yet ready to take on a greater responsibility such as a venue manager.

It is still expected that Local Volunteers assist with tasks, and to complete anything they commit to, but this role allows more flexibility in task responsibility. 

 

Is what you’re looking for not listed here? Fill in the EOI and let us know how you’d like to volunteer.