TITLE: POLICY AND CAMPAIGNS OFFICER (FIXED TERM TO END OF THIS
OIREACHTAS)
OIREACHTAS GRADE: Administrative Assistant (**Apply on the website**%)
RESPONSIBLE TO: The position will report to the Parliamentary
Political Manager with a dotted line to the Green Party Communications
Manager.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Green Party is seeking to hire a member to join its shared
Oireachtas staff unit based in Leinster House to work on the
development of communications lines and campaigns within its Leinster
House (LH) operations. The successful candidate will work with the
Green Party research unit and Leinster House parliamentary team to
ensure greater coherence of messaging and the advancement of our
political priorities. This role will provide strategic communications
support to the Oireachtas team.
ROLE DESCRIPTION ? DUTIES:
* Coordinate the development of lines on political issues between the
implementation unit, research unit, Green Party and government
communications, Ministers offices and spokespersons;
* Serve as a daily liaison between Head Office communications unit
and Leinster House operations on communications related matters;
* Facilitate and manage reporting of spokespersons? activities;
* Identifying and promoting Green wins in government and the
Oireachtas;
* Developing and leading out on party campaigns at LH;
* Lead the development of Party manifesto with the research unit;
* Identify and address gaps in information flow across the various
Green Party teams;
* Updates to staff and members on Policy Council developments;
* Other duties as assigned
PERSON SPECIFICATION ? KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* The ideal candidate will be confident, well organised, driven and
experienced and enthusiastic about the Green vision and making the
most of our time in government.
* Demonstrated experience in public policy, political communications
and/or Green Party operations a significant plus
* Proven ability to handle multiple projects in a high pressure
environment essential
* Attention to detail and excellent written expression are required
* Flexible, dynamic and enjoy engaging across multiple teams
* ?Irish Language fluency preferred
Party Staff and Members will be prioritised in the interview selection
process.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply with CV and cover letter at
**Apply on the website** on or before 5pm on Friday July **Apply on
the website**, **Apply on the website**.
_THE GREEN PARTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER. APPLICATIONS FROM
PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS ARE WELCOME AND THE PARTY WILL PROVIDE
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CANDIDATES WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES
WHERE APPROPRIATE, AS IDENTIFIED THROUGH OUR NEEDS ASSESSMENT
PROCESS._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
