EVENTS COORDINATOR
JOB TITLE: Events Coordinator
HOURS: * hours per week/flexible
REPORTING TO: Offaly Volunteer Centre Manager
LOCATION OF POST: Offaly Volunteer Centre, Bury Quay, Tullamore, Co.
Offaly R *Y5V0
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Events Coordinator will coordinate the delivery of once-off and
annually scheduled community events to a high standard with the
support of team members.
Stakeholder collaboration and strength in relationship building is
central to this role.
ROLE:
The Events Coordinator will join OVC’s core team in organising
activities.
The Events Coordinator will primarily be responsible for:
* Liaising with community groups that are planning once-off events
and supporting the groups at the event by managing volunteers and
ensuring the smooth rollout of activities.
* Conducting outreach meetings with community groups across Offaly
and identifying ways in which volunteers can support those groups,
especially at once-off events, seasonal events, or activities that
span a few weeks.
* Identifying opportunities to host events to mark awareness days or
national events (e.g., Culture Night);
* Identifying opportunities to include marginalised groups to engage
in community development and volunteering;
* Supporting activities undertaken directly by Offaly Volunteer
Centre throughout the year that promote or celebrate volunteering
(e.g., National Volunteering Week, Offaly Volunteer Recognition Event,
International Volunteer Day, Culture Night, etc.).
PURPOSE:
This position will focus on generating a greater number of volunteer
roles and opportunities in which people interested in volunteering can
participate.
Furthermore, the Events Coordinator will further expand the reach of
the Community Volunteers programme so that a wider cohort of
volunteers and community groups avail of the programme during its
pilot phase.
Additionally, the Events Coordinator will establish greater monitoring
and control mechanisms to ensure the programme is rolled out
professionally and in a controlled manner. They will also complete all
standardised documents pertaining to the programme thoroughly and
report the information to Volunteer Ireland and our funders in a
timely manner.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position must
be submitted by email to * clearly referencing
“Events Coordinator” in the subject line.
Applications submitted without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
Closing date and time for receipt of applications is 5 P.M., THURSDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
All queries relating to the post can be sent to **Apply on the
website**
For further information on Offaly Volunteer Centre, visit
https://volunteerOffaly.ie.
Funding for the Events Coordinator comes from the Department of Rural
and Community Development. As the Community Volunteers programme is in
its pilot phase, funding for this role is offered for a six-month
fixed term contract.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
