ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
ABOUT AGE ACTION
Age Action is Ireland?s leading advocacy organisation for older
people. Age Action works to ensure that older people?s voices are
heard at the highest level of Government and that the lived experience
of older people informs policy responses to their needs.
Age Action supports and advocates for equality and human rights for
all older people.
Everything we do is based on a recognition of the diversity of
identity and situation among older people and a concern for equality
for all older people. In addressing ageing, our work includes a
concern to influence perspectives on and responses to ageing. This
pursuit of equality and human rights is underpinned by our work to
promote ageing in place, life?long learning, and health and
wellbeing for older people, empowering them to live as active
citizens.
Our work is driven by an organisation that is professional in its
operations and lives out its values of dignity, participation,
diversity, social justice, and professionalism.
POST: Administrative Assistant
RESPONSIBLE TO: Regional Programmes Manager
COMPETENCIES: Experience of administration, Microsoft Office and IT
would be essential. CRM database experience would also be
advantageous. Strong organisational skills are essential along with a
willingness to learn and adapt in a flexible role
THE MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO ASSIST IN THE FOLLOWING
AREAS:
To support Age Action Programmes and General Administration throughout
the organisation: Duties including:
* Dealing with enquiries from the public for all programmes via phone
and email
* Maintaining clear records and work plans
* Minute taking and recording of minutes
* Working across different teams to support Development Officers and
Managers
* General administration and office duties
* Maintaining CRM database of contacts and activities
* Petty Cash/Lodgements
* Support the reception desk when necessary
* Ensure compliance with all Age Action?s policies and procedures
* Maintain a flexible approach to all aspects of the job
* To attend meetings and training courses when necessary
AGE ACTION CURRENTLY RUNS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES IN THE REGION:
* CARE & REPAIR
The Care & Repair Programme is a major part of providing key services
for older people, especially those who are most disadvantaged. The aim
of the programme is to enable older people to remain living in their
own homes for as long as they wish in increased safety and comfort.
Small repairs are provided by a team of trained volunteers and a
register of local tradespersons is in place who can provide quotations
on larger jobs
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* GETTING STARTED
As part of the fight against digital exclusion and to combat digital
literacy among older people, Age Action's Getting Started programme
delivers training on computers, the internet and mobile phones to
people over the age of **Apply on the website**. The programme
addresses the challenges and barriers experienced by older learners.
Volunteers are trained and supported to provide one-to-one tuition in
a relaxed and non-formal learning environment. To date, the programme
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people nationwide in hundreds of venues.
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* VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering is at the heart of our programmes at Age Action,
supporting both Getting Started and Care and Repair. Our volunteer
team support and train approximately **Apply on the website**
volunteers annually. As volunteers give their time and effort for
free, Age Action is committed bringing each volunteer on a journey,
providing monthly training, ongoing support, and skills development
opportunities. In recognition of the incredible difference volunteers
make in the lives of those older people we serve, the volunteer team
continually strive to improve the volunteer programme, ensuring
internal processes align with international practice.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The post of Administration Assistant is a fixed term post for **Apply
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post will be ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
based on a **Apply on the website**-hour working work. The four days
will ideally cover Tuesday to Friday. Time off in lieu will be
provided for any requirement to work outside normal office hours in
the evenings or weekends.
Age Action practices a hybrid working model, combining office-based
work in our offices in Camden Street, Dublin 2 and working remotely.
Some travel may be necessary.
HOW TO APPLY
* Please apply by?submitting a?CV and cover letter, noting contact
details for two referees by email to:?**Apply on the website**
* References will not be contacted without prior consent.
* The deadline for applications is **Apply on the website**pm on
Wednesday, **Apply on the website**rd February?**Apply on the
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* Interviews will be held in person on March 3rd **Apply on the
website**. COVID-**Apply on the website** public health guidelines
will be followed.
_Age Action is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we
do not accept discrimination of any kind. We are keen to recruit
colleagues with a range of experience, regardless of age, disability,
gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
marital or civil partnership status or maternity status._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
