VOLUNTEER OFFICER
EDUCATE TOGETHER: CONTEXT
Educate Together is the representative body for Ireland?s
equality-based school network of **Apply on the website** primary and
**Apply on the website** post-primary schools. A?registered charity,
Educate Together?has a proud reputation as an inclusive educational
organisation?with the principles?of co-education,
child-centeredness, democracy and equality at its core.
As a school patron and management body Educate Together recruits,
appoints, trains and supports volunteers for boards of management of
Educate Together schools. Boards of management are centrally important
in ensuring schools are well-managed, adhere to relevant legislation
and regulations, and are run in accordance with our equality-based and
democratic ethos. Over the next three years, Educate Together will
recruit more than **Apply on the website** new boards of management
nationally.
The Volunteer Officer is a new and exciting role for the right person
to enhance systems to recruit, train and support board of management
members and other volunteers working within the Educate Together
network.
VOLUNTEER OFFICER: ROLE DESCRIPTION
Educate Together?invites applications from suitable applicants for
the position of Volunteer Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for
someone with the necessary experience, knowledge and skills to
contribute towards our work as an equality-based and democratic school
patron. The Volunteer Officer will join the national office team to
ensure that Educate Together fulfils its obligations as a school
patron and management body efficiently and effectively, and to support
volunteer board members in our network.
The Volunteer Officer will work with the Member Support team, the Head
of Services, the Head of Education & Development, the CEO and the
wider national office team. This new role may evolve in time in line
with changing needs in the network and the national office.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR EDUCATE TOGETHER
* The vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for the right person
to contribute towards the mission of one of Ireland?s most dynamic
charities and to make a difference in the areas of school management,
education and equality in Ireland.
* Our national office offers flexible working arrangements and a
hybrid working environment (working in the national office / working
from home) for the team.
* We operate a time off in lieu (TOIL) system, where staff can work
pre-approved additional hours and receive compensatory time off in
lieu.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Recruitment, appointment and support of school board of management
nominees and other volunteers,
* Development and coordination of training for Educate Together
Boards of Management in line with Educate Together?s Ethos Quality
Framework.
* Enhancing the role of volunteers in the Educate Together network
and ensuring volunteer board of management members have a rewarding
experience on school boards.
* Developing guidelines and manuals for volunteers in relation to
the establishment and management of equality-based schools.
* Enhancing and developing internal systems, policies and processes
relating to recruitment, induction and ongoing support of volunteers
working within the national network of Educate Together schools.
* Providing ongoing advice and support to volunteers via Educate
Together?s member support service, including on information related
to Department of Education circulars and other statutory instruments,
recruitment of school staff locally, Garda Vetting, Child
Safeguarding, GDPR, etc.
* Encouraging the participation of school boards at Educate Together
member events and engaging them in the democratic processes of the
organisation.
* Other duties and responsibilities as required to contribute to the
broader work of the national office of Educate Together, including
representing Educate Together at national and regional fora.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
The Volunteer Officer should have good knowledge and understanding of
the education system, schools and how they are managed. They must be
committed to Educate Together?s charter and strategic goals and have
strong organisational and communication skills.
_ESSENTIAL CRITERIA_
* Experience of working with volunteers
* Capacity to recruit and support volunteers
* Knowledge of the education system
* Knowledge of voluntary management boards / committees
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Flexibility, and the capacity to work autonomously and as part of
a team
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* IT skills and the capacity to work with a CRM database
(Salesforce)
_DESIRABLE CRITERIA_
* Relevant third-level qualification (e.g., education / community
development / management / human resources)
* Experience of voluntary boards of management
* Experience and skills in human resources
* Knowledge and experience of the not-for-profit sector
* Experience of developing and delivering training
* Demonstrated capacity to network and build relationships across a
range of contexts and groups
* Understanding of good governance
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and Department of Education
regulations in relation to school management
* Experience of organising events
* Full driving license and access to own vehicle.
A high level of integrity, accountability, confidentiality,
responsibility and flexible, constructive engagement is required in
the carrying out of these duties.
TERMS:
This is a full-time position (**Apply on the website** hours per
week). The salary for this position is placed on Educate Together?s
Officer scale; starting salary will be between ?**Apply on the
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qualifications. A three-year contract is envisaged initially.
The role will involve some travel, and occasional evening or weekend
work. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is expected with time
off in lieu provided.
LOCATION:
Educate Together?s national office is based in Dublin city centre,
and this role will be located between this office and the successful
candidate?s home under our current hybrid working arrangements.
Educate Together is currently trialling this hybrid working format for
employees whose homes are located within the state.
APPLICATIONS:
Interested candidates may apply by sending a one-page letter outlining
their suitability for this role along with their CV to **Apply on the
website** by 5PM FRIDAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH APRIL.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
