TITLE: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
REPORTING TO: Development Manager
CONTRACT: Term limited, full-time
REMUNERATION: Dependent on experience
LOCATION: Working from home
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Working as part of the Green Party HQ Operations Team, the Regional
Development Officer is responsible for providing organisational
support to the local electoral area representatives and local party
constituency groups outside of Dublin to ensure maximum engagement
with the local community. The RDO will also focus on recruitment and
training for volunteer local area representatives, constituency
officers and the expansion of activity and membership in local party
branches. The RDO is the critical link for co-ordinating activity
between the constituency groups, their local Green Party
representatives and HQ.
ROLE DESCRIPTION ? DUTIES:
* Focus LEA Reps and the local party organisation on delivering
constituency KPIs, including community engagement with reps,
membership recruitment and fundraising.
* Recruit, train and support LEA Reps in becoming constituency
focussed campaigners with identified key issues and local activities.
* Assist volunteer co-ordination for Councillor-led constituency
activities, including flyer drops, public meetings and local
campaigns.
* Act as registrar for all local party groups and officers.
* Train constituency officers in how to run results-driven
constituency groups and assist with essential strategic planning.
* Develop constituency and electoral resources to meet the needs of
local reps and constituency groups.
* Ensure co-operation and communication between constituency groups,
local area representatives, Councillors, Oireachtas members and HQ.
* Monitor the activity and profile of political party
representatives on a prioritised basis.
* Train and support network of volunteer Returning Officers and
co-ordinate local and national selection conventions within the area.
* Establish support network for new officers and local area
representatives.
* Travel regularly to meet representatives and groups around the
region.
PERSON SPECIFICATION ? KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Essential
* Able to strategically prioritise workload against regional KPIs.
* Highly action-orientated and motivated by tangible results.
* Strong interpersonal and multi-stakeholder co-ordination skills.
* Able to work from home/remotely on his or her own initiative.
* Has access to own vehicle for frequent travel across the region.
* Flexible with working time around local party and volunteers.
* Strong written and oral communications skills in English.
Desirable
* Will be based in a regional or rural part of the country.
* Will be familiar the landscape of Irish politics across the
country.
* Has good understanding of internal Green Party procedures.
* Has worked or volunteered in or adjacent to politics.
* ICT proficiency in Microsoft Office **Apply on the website**, CRM,
Slack.
* Written and oral communications skills as Gaeilge.
* ?Interest in the fundamental principles of the Green Party.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Should have either or both:
* A recognised NFQ Level 7 qualification in community development or
a similar course.
* At least two years? practical experience in community
development or a complementary environment.
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV AND ONE PAGE COVER LETTER
EXPLAINING WHY YOU MEET THE CRITERIA FOR THIS ROLE TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** BY SUNDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH FEBRUARY **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
