Claire Mckinnon Email & Phone Number

Perth, Australia

Perth, Australia

The Wilderness Society is a community-based, not-for-profit, non-government environmental advocacy organisation.Reporting to the National Organising Manager, I developed, implemented, reviewed and evaluated strategic and operational plans across the national and State-based Community Organising Program to achieve improved nature protection and action on climate change, with a focus on key campaigns addressing deforestation and new nature laws. I managed a team comprised of a Perth-based Organiser, 3 Community Groups and >15 project-based Volunteers, and coordinated and led Organising staff nation-wide. Key to my success in this role was building strong internal and external relationships, and the ability to work collaboratively with national departments in order to meet needs and deliver positive outcomes. Highlights: Conducted extensive research of State-based campaigns, and compiled persuasive appeals, submissions and reports.  Established and led 3 new Community Groups, and provided training and ongoing support. Assisted fellow Perth Organiser in the establishment of 2 additional teams.  Managed national phone banks during the 2019 Federal election campaign. Implemented systems and software; coordinated, led and trained staff; and oversaw volunteers across campaign centres in 6 States with 28,000 phone calls made across 550 volunteer shifts.

Perth, Australia

The Conservation Council of Western Australia is a not-for-profit, umbrella body for conservation groups and organisations in Western Australia. Reporting to the Director, I was contracted to drive supporter and community engagement via informative community-based events. I led all aspects of event planning, promotion, coordination and facilitation, and post-event attendee follow up and evaluation.

Perth, Australia

Reporting to the Campaigns Director, I developed strategies and plans, and coordinated community engagement and logistics for The Kimberley Like Nowhere Else and Save Our Marine Life campaigns. I established on-ground community campaigns that garnered community, business and political support for better marine protection, and coordinated efforts with allied organisations, and engaged stakeholders. Highlights:  Doubled The Kimberley Like Nowhere Else supporter database from 6000 to 11,800 within a 1.5 year period. Organised and promoted 2 art exhibitions with workshops and presentations, which the WA Environment Minister attended, and coordinated a closing event, 4 film screenings and 11 supportive media stories through local newspapers.

Perth, Australia

No Fracking WAy is a community group working towards a ban on fracking and unconventional gas extraction in Western Australia.I co-founded and led this community campaign group with 8 Volunteers, which was affiliated with the national coalition Lock the Gate Alliance, and worked alongside other organisations including the Conservation Council of WA, the Wilderness Society, 350.org and Environs Kimberley.My contributions spanned strategy, planning, organisation and logistics, media liaison, as well as volunteer recruitment and communications to meet campaign outcomes. I coordinated and facilitated events, forums, workshops and training in urban and rural areas.Highlights: United a collection of segregated groups and organisations working independently on the cause, to become a well-connected State-wide campaign, that drove the issue to the forefront of the 2017 State election, gaining WA Labor commitments including regional bans and a State-wide moratorium. Managed the No Fracking WAy website, database and Facebook group, building a supporter base of 3000 members.

Perth, Australia

350.org is an international movement building a future that is prosperous, equitable and safe from the effects of climate change.I co-founded the first 350.org group in Western Australia and liaised with local, state, national and international coordinators and stakeholders on campaign strategy and execution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and act on climate change.Highlights: Participated as an Australian Representative at ‘Global Power Shift’ in Istanbul in 2013, with >500 delegates from 135 countries focused on the development of global, regional and national strategic campaigns to address climate change. Organised and facilitated training sessions and events to engage and up-skill volunteers in community campaigning on climate change, with a focus on divestment and creative action.