Since its inception in **Apply on the website**, the mission of
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) is to harness the power of
Irish business to maximise its positive impact on all its
stakeholders. It is a non-profit organisation specialising in advice
and guidance to leading companies on corporate responsibility and
corporate community involvement.
By working with businesses in Ireland, we make an impact on education
nationally and in local communities. We work with Ireland?s leading
companies on addressing key educational issues. From tackling the
retention rate in post primary schools and improving literacy and
numeracy skills for young children to fostering a pipeline of talent
and training educators, we work with hundreds of companies and schools
all over Ireland to create mutually beneficial and lasting
partnerships. Funding for our work is from participating businesses,
sponsors, philanthropic funders and Government.
JOB TITLE: Work Experience Programme Coordinator, Education Team
JOB PURPOSE: To provide work experience for **Apply on the website**
students in Dublin during the school year **Apply on the website** and
to coordinate a Summer Work Placement Programme for **Apply on the
website** school leavers from the North-East Inner City in summer
**Apply on the website** in the funds industry companies.
REPORTING TO: Head of Education
DIRECT REPORTS: None
CONTRACT 1-year Fixed Term Contract 3 days per week (**Apply on the
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SALARY DOE Pro Rata of full time ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply
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JOB DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME
* Obtain **Apply on the website** work experience placements (ranging
from a couple of days to a week) for senior cycle students in BITCI
member companies/participating education programme businesses
* Liaise with Dublin Regional Coordinators on all communications
with businesses and schools
* Promote the programme to businesses
* Promote the programme and opportunity to students in the Dublin
schools
* Brief companies on work experience programme and expectations
* Design and manage application process
* Track progress and the mix of participating industries
* Provide ongoing updates to manager
* Set up support system for the schools and companies to ensure
programme is as effective as possible for business and student alike
September **Apply on the website**
* Proactively address any issues or challenges and seek support of
Head of Education/Team as appropriate
* Oversee programme evaluation and impact measurement including
recommendations for the **Apply on the website**/**Apply on the
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2. SUMMER WORK PLACEMENT PROGRAMME FOR NORTH-EAST INNER CITY SCHOOLS
* Brief the six school principals and guidance counsellors on the
programme
* Provide an overview to all Leaving Certificate students outlining
the opportunity to gain significant experience in the funds industry
* Oversee the student application process including shortlisting
candidates and forwarding same to Heads of HR in the businesses
* Prep the students for interviews and liaise with the businesses
during the interview phase
* Provide feedback as necessary to all interview candidates
* Prepare the students for the placement including overview and
information on workplace etiquette, responsibilities of employees,
skills required, positive attitude and displaying a work ethic
* Set out the expectations for the employers
* Contact all successful students after the Leaving Cert to ensure
they are well supported ahead of commencing placement in July **Apply
on the website**
* Check in with the students after the first few days, addressing
any concerns
* Provide ongoing updates to manager
* Check in with the businesses to obtain feedback and provide any
necessary support
* Obtain all evaluations from each student and each business
* Track all students post placement to record their next step
(college, work or should any be successful to be retained at the
business)
* Draft the evaluation report including impact measurement and
recommendations for the following year?s programme to ensure ongoing
programme development
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* To actively contribute to a healthy, safe, secure and productive
working environment
* To actively promote equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory
practice, diversity, individual rights and choice in all aspects of
your work.
* Other such duties as may be required from time to time
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
* Project Management experience
* Good knowledge of the business landscape in Dublin
* Experience of managing relationships with senior executives
* Proven track record of delivery of results to meet targets
* Knowledge of the CSR landscape an advantage
* Knowledge of the Irish educational system an advantage
SKILLS/ PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Exceptional planning and organisational skills
* High level of communication skills - written, presentation,
influencing, oral and networking.
* Strong time management skills
* Excellent Interpersonal skills
* A good team player
* Flexibility
* Fluency in English, both written and verbal is required
* A high level of proficiency in the range of MS Office suite
particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A working knowledge of MS
Outlook, MS Dynamics and Sharepoint.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role please send your CV and cover letter via email
to Anna Rychlik, HR Department at **Apply on the website** by COB
Monday October **Apply on the website**th and mark the Subject Line
WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
Business in the Community Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
and promotes a policy of continuous personal and professional
development among its staff.
Business in the Community Ireland has a policy of interviewing
candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
