REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - MIDWEST (LIMERICK, TIPPERARY, CLARE,
GALWAY AND OFFALY)
Sanctuary Runners has an exciting opportunity for a Regional
Development Officer position in the Midwest. This is a flexible role,
with the opportunity to work either part-time or full-time. The role
is funded by Rethink Ireland.
The successful applicant will work to support, promote and grow the
Sanctuary Runners movement in the counties of Limerick, Tipperary,
Clare, Galway and Offaly.
ABOUT SANCTUARY RUNNERS:
Sanctuary Runners, formed in **Apply on the website**, is a
solidarity-through-sport initiative which uses running, jogging and
walking to bring together asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and all
Irish residents. Over the past 4 years, Sanctuary Runners has grown to
**Apply on the website** groups around Ireland and **Apply on the
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Runners at local, national and international events. The impact of
this award-winning organisation is far reaching and our model allows
communities to get to know each other, fosters community integration
and improves physical and mental health.
As a non-political group that focuses on positive action, we operate
under the principles of solidarity, friendship and respect.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diversity is a
strength in the workplace. We therefore welcome applications from
suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability,
marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour,
belief, religion or sexual orientation.
ABOUT YOU:
Whether it's the power of sport to bring people together or our
emphasis on solidarity and friendship, there?s something you love
about the vision of Sanctuary Runners. You?re an excellent
communicator and listener, and can influence and direct others to help
achieve the vision of Sanctuary Runners. You are naturally empathetic,
action-oriented and have the life or work experience to be able to
work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Regional Development Officer you will:
* Work with group leaders of our existing groups across the region to
support and develop their Sanctuary Runner groups locally
* Bring regional groups together, through developing a network of
group leaders, organising events or entries to regional events for
runners in the area,
* Support groups with central resources such as promotional
materials, running gear, budget allocation, training requirements,
funding and fundraising advice
* Identifying new areas of demand for Sanctuary Runner groups
through research and local contacts
* Assist with recruitment within the local community, in Direct
Provision and emergency accommodation centres and in migrant
communities
* Act as a hub for storytelling and identify opportunities that
showcase the positives of community integration in the region
* Liaise with local and national media to boost coverage of the
Sanctuary Runners locally
* Work with our partners including Athletics Ireland, parkrun, Local
Sports Partnerships, PPNs, migrant support groups and others to
promote Sanctuary Runners and community integration in the region
* Work with your Sanctuary Runner colleagues on national or special
events and projects
* Report to the Ireland lead and work closely with other development
officers
CANDIDATE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
The skills and experience listed below are desirable and an advantage
in applying. However, we encourage you to apply even if you don?t
meet all requirements given this role requires a wide variety of
skills and attributes, some of which can be developed as part of the
role.
* A knowledge of Ireland?s International Protection System and the
issues faced by people currently in the system
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and
verbal
* An understanding of the Sanctuary Runners, its aims and
motivations
* A track record of community work or volunteering in sport
* A driving licence and own transport (travel across your region and
to meet colleagues will be required)
* Good group facilitation skills/experience.
* Proficient in IT ? MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
WORKING MODEL AND HOURS OF WORK:
This is a flexible role and full time or part time hours will be
considered from a range of **Apply on the website** - **Apply on the
website** hours per week. Working hours can be spread across the week
to suit the successful candidate and will require some evening and
weekend work to allow you meet Sanctuary Runner groups and work with
volunteers.
This role will have a hybrid working model, living and working within
the region of responsibility and travelling to central locations to
meet the Sanctuary Runner team.
SALARY: Range of ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
- ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**, depending on
experience, for a full-time position. Travel and subsistence expenses
covered.
TENURE: 1 year contract, with six months? probationary period
TO APPLY:
Please send a short r?sum? and cover letter (explaining why you
think you would be suitable for this position) to us at **Apply on the
website** with an email title: Regional Development Officer
application.
Closing date **Apply on the website** January **Apply on the website**
_Sanctuary Runners is a not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee
(CLG). We are in the process of applying for charitable status._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
