IFCA operates as a Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable
Status.
OUR VALUES
_Rights-based_
IFCA advocates for and adopts a right based approach to the provision
of, and access to, services and supports that are informed by national
and international standards.
_A nurturing, stable family environment, in a diversity of forms, as a
cornerstone of a child’s growth and development._
We champion and support the fundamental role of a nurturing supportive
family home environment in which to grow and thrive as a cornerstone
in a child’s life.
_Respect and Inclusivity_
Respect for and inclusion of all members of the fostering community is
core to our work.
_Collaboration_
We work in partnership with all our stakeholders to achieve our shared
goals for an Ireland that supports and values fostering.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Irish Foster Care
Association (IFCA) as we commence our strategic planning for **Apply
on the website** to * and be part of an
organization that works for positive impact and contribution to the
foster care community in Ireland.
The IFCA Member Services and Events Assistant will assist the Manager
for Membership and Volunteers in the seamless delivery of IFCA’s
membership administration. They will also work with the IFCA Team to
assist in the effective co-ordination and administration of IFCA’s
events, projects and initiatives.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MEMBER SERVICES
* Manage IFCA’s membership and insurance through the use of the
IFCA’s CRM system and keep same up to date, assisting and advising
members on the membership joining & renewing process.
* Regularly review membership statistics and compile reports.
* Assist in membership payment processes, answer queries and
troubleshoot issues as they arise.
* Work closely with the Finance Office with regard to membership
payment requests.
EVENTS
* Work alongside the IFCA Administrator to set up and manage on-line
bookings for all IFCA events.
* Assist with the management and oversight of IFCA schedule of
events and contribute to event evaluation and identify service
improvement opportunities.
* Support the administration, planning and delivery of IFCA National
events.
COMMUNICATIONS
* Maintain the highest standard of communications with IFCA’s
membership, key stakeholders and partners.
* Work closely with the Member and Volunteer Manager, and wider team
to address and escalate membership, event and administrative matters
as required.
* Work closely with the membership & volunteer manager to support
membership and volunteer development and engagement.
GENERAL
* Reception duties when required.
* Respond to general enquiries to IFCA.
* Work collaboratively and effectively with the wider IFCA team on
various project as they arise.
* Contribute to and support IFCA’s ongoing service innovations and
organisational strategic development goals.
* Any other duties as may be required from time to time.
COMPETENCIES
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Excellent IT and communication technology skills.
* Ability to manage and prioritise tasks.
* Team player, with the ability to work in a small and dynamic team,
use initiative and be adept at building and maintaining a variety of
stakeholder relationships.
* Commitment to the mission and values of the Irish Foster Care
Association.
* Fluency in the English language, both written and oral.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
* Experience of event coordination and strong administrative skills.
* Experience of Microsoft packages with advanced CRM, spreadsheet
skills, and other productivity tools.
* Experience of supporting the work of multifunction team.
_This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of
the duties, responsibilities and competencies required of the post.
The duties and responsibilities of the Member Services and Events
Assistant are likely to change over time in response to the
organisation's needs._
WE OFFER
* An opportunity to grow and develop your career in a future focused
national organisation committed to positive impact and transformation.
* A collaborative and supportive working environment
* Opportunity to contribute to new initiatives and innovations.
* Professional development support
* Employee Schemes: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme,
Bike to work, DIS Scheme.
* Generous Annual Leave
TO APPLY
Please email your CV and cover letter outlining your motivation,
relevant experience and knowledge to *
CLOSING DATE: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ND MAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
INTERVIEWS: WEEK OF **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MAY, IN PERSON AT THE
IFCA OFFICES.
IFCA is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. We
encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and different
sectors to apply.
The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in
Ireland.
All documentation received by IFCA will be processed in accordance
with the Data Protection Acts, * and **Apply on
the website** General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; **Apply on the
website**). The information will only be used by IFCA in the
processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative purposes
with job candidates.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
