Australia Community Engagement Internship

The role

You will work with the Head of Australia on community engagement strategy. You will build relationships with residents, businesses, and officials to explain Zipline's technology and address community concerns.

What you will do

• Build relationships with residents, community groups, elected officials, local businesses and environmental organisations
• Engage local influencers, community publishers and social media group administrators
• Organise community briefings, listening sessions, demonstrations, open days and retailer events
• Explain Zipline's technology clearly and credibly, including addressing concerns such as noise and safety
• Monitor community sentiment and identify emerging concerns early
• Manage stakeholder outreach, follow-ups and the community CRM
• Bring community feedback back into Zipline and help teams respond to what we hear
• Represent Zipline at local meetings, events and community forums

Required qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, public affairs or a related field
• A strong track record of building trusted relationships with local communities
• Excellent communication, listening and relationship-building skills
• Confidence engaging with everyone from residents and small-business owners to councillors and MPs
• The ability to explain complex or technical topics simply
• Good judgement and confidence in handling challenging questions or concerns
• Ability to take ownership of ambiguous problems and work independently
• A practical, energetic approach and willingness to spend time out in the community, including some evenings and events
• Genuine interest in Zipline's mission and a passionate belief in the benefits our drone delivery technology can bring to communities

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions

Benefits

• paid sick time

About the company

Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. They operate an autonomous logistics system to deliver food, medicine and essential goods.