The Volunteer Support Officer is responsible for providing
administrative support for Community Games volunteers and head office
in general
This is a new role created primarily due to the impact of Covid**Apply
on the website** on volunteering and participation and the need to
provide additional support to the volunteering infrastructure within
Community Games as a result of the pandemic.
Working Hours/Salary: **Apply on the website** hours a week spread
over 5 days with flexi-time (between 9:**Apply on the website** and
5:**Apply on the website**) with **Apply on the website** days holiday
a year (pro rata) + public holidays. Annual Salary ? ?**Apply on
the website**,**Apply on the website** full time (pro rata: full time
of **Apply on the website**.5 hours). This is a 1 year-fixed contract
(pending successful completion of a 6-month probation period).
Location: Athlone.
Community Games is an equal opportunities employer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide support to our large network of volunteers and help with
developing their Areas and act as a contact person for all incoming
queries on development and volunteer support
* Manage the internal volunteer online management system and keep it
updated with news/resources/training calendars etc.
* Provide support to the volunteer IT helpdesk
* Administer Garda Vetting requests (full training will be provided)
* Help organise largescale events in conjunction with the Events
Manager such as our National Festivals, AGM?s etc.
* Assist with developing and executing various ongoing and new
projects
* Identify and develop other systems and processes identified as
needs arise
* Provide additional ad hoc support as requested by the CEO
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This role will suit an individual with excellent organisation skills
who has previous administrative experience in a busy office
environment and previous volunteering experience. The individual will
also need excellent skills in building relationships and be a good
communicator and be able to think on their feet.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
* Experience in office administration
* Excellent organisational skills with proven attention to detail
* Experience of taking minutes at large meetings
* Ability to build positive relationship with a variety of people
from different backgrounds
* Experience of managing multiple stakeholders with diverse
interests and priorities
* Diplomacy and negotiation skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to manage conflicts constructively
* Experience of providing logistical support, e.g. arranging
meetings, venues, catering etc.
* Excellent phone and email manner
* Competent use of Microsoft Office suite of products including
Outlook, Word and Excel
* Ability to work on both own initiative and as part of a team
* Knowledge of the community and voluntary sector
* Experience of working with partnerships
Please send your CV along with a cover letter to **Apply on the
website** before Thursday **Apply on the website**th January **Apply
on the website** at 5pm.
NB: After shortlisting there may be a requirement to prepare a
presentation as part of the interview process.
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OFFICER
The Volunteer Support Officer is responsible for providing
administrative support for Community Games volunteers and head office
in general
This is a new role created primarily due to the impact of Covid**Apply
on the website** on volunteering and participation and the need to
provide additional support to the volunteering infrastructure within
Community Games as a result of the pandemic.
Working Hours/Salary: **Apply on the website** hours a week spread
over 5 days with flexi-time (between 9:**Apply on the website** and
5:**Apply on the website**) with **Apply on the website** days holiday
a year (pro rata) + public holidays. Annual Salary ? ?**Apply on
the website**,**Apply on the website** full time (pro rata: full time
of **Apply on the website**.5 hours). This is a 1 year-fixed contract
(pending successful completion of a 6-month probation period).
Location: Athlone.
Community Games is an equal opportunities employer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide support to our large network of volunteers and help with
developing their Areas and act as a contact person for all incoming
queries on development and volunteer support
* Manage the internal volunteer online management system and keep it
updated with news/resources/training calendars etc.
* Provide support to the volunteer IT helpdesk
* Administer Garda Vetting requests (full training will be provided)
* Help organise largescale events in conjunction with the Events
Manager such as our National Festivals, AGM?s etc.
* Assist with developing and executing various ongoing and new
projects
* Identify and develop other systems and processes identified as
needs arise
* Provide additional ad hoc support as requested by the CEO
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This role will suit an individual with excellent organisation skills
who has previous administrative experience in a busy office
environment and previous volunteering experience. The individual will
also need excellent skills in building relationships and be a good
communicator and be able to think on their feet.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
* Experience in office administration
* Excellent organisational skills with proven attention to detail
* Experience of taking minutes at large meetings
* Ability to build positive relationship with a variety of people
from different backgrounds
* Experience of managing multiple stakeholders with diverse
interests and priorities
* Diplomacy and negotiation skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to manage conflicts constructively
* Experience of providing logistical support, e.g. arranging
meetings, venues, catering etc.
* Excellent phone and email manner
* Competent use of Microsoft Office suite of products including
Outlook, Word and Excel
* Ability to work on both own initiative and as part of a team
* Knowledge of the community and voluntary sector
* Experience of working with partnerships
Please send your CV along with a cover letter to **Apply on the
website** before Thursday **Apply on the website**th January **Apply
on the website** at 5pm.
NB: After shortlisting there may be a requirement to prepare a
presentation as part of the interview process.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
