The Seanad Civil Engagement Group are a group of independent Senators
who share a commitment to strengthening the links between civil
society and politics. We work together to achieve progress on
equality, environment, social justice and human rights.
We are looking for a GROUP COORDINATOR to join our Oireachtas team.
The co-ordinator will work alongside the Senators and their staff, to
support the administration and co-ordination of collective work, key
initiatives and shared schedules.
This role will be paid through the House of the Oireachtas at
Administrative Assistant (AA) level, beginning at the first point on
the salary scale (€ *,**Apply on the
website**. * - €**Apply on the
website**, *. *). Overtime
hours can be claimed to a maximum of 8 hours per week, where
necessary.
TO APPLY PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV AND A SHORT COVER LETTER TO SENATOR LYNN
RUANE AT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BEFORE 5PM ON FRIDAY THE **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**TH OF MARCH **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
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KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES
* Strong organisational and administrative skills and experience.
* Proven strategic and analytic ability.
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
* Strong office, I.T., digital and social media skills.
* Ability to distil complex information into digestible summaries.
* Interest in politics and the impact of policy and legislation on
society.
ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE
* Experience or understanding of policy, politics, legislation.
* Experience in civil society, advocacy, campaigning or community
development.
* Experience in public relations or communications roles.
* Experience in research.
* Experience in events organisation and management.
QUALITIES SOUGHT IN CANDIDATE
* Ability to work to a high quality with tight deadlines.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own
initiative as required.
* Courtesy, discretion and consideration for others.
* Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing contexts and shifting
schedules.
* Passion for human rights, equality, social justice and the
environment.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
