DESCRIPTION:
Working as part of a small,dynamic and helpfulteam, you will work with
DCU in the Community on events, communication, tasks and projects
supporting and promoting volunteering among the student body at Dublin
City University, in collaboration with DCU Students’ Union.
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic team player witha keen
interest in student engagement, volunteering and working with
communities.
Office space will be available in the Office of Civic Engagement,
Invent building, DCU Glasnevin Campus, and in DCU in the Community,
Shangan Road Ballymun.
Welcome training and induction, as well as ongoing support and
guidance, willbe provided.
DURATION AND HOURS:
7 monthsinitially, *th August**Apply on the
website**- *th March *
(possibility of extension) Part-time, 2.5 days equivalent per
week(timings flexible)
SALARY: € *, *
(pro-rata)
DUTIES:
The key objective for the roleis to assist with development of student
volunteering and engagement across DCU campuses and in the community
through:
* close collaboration with DCUSUVP for Community and Citizenship,
including bi-monthly meetings
* general liaison on student volunteering with DCUSU
* communication andliaison with community and university partners
(e.g. Office of Student Life, Student Support and Development)
* engaging DCU student body in volunteering through social
media,talks and events
* engaging withthe local community in relation to their volunteer
requirements
More specifically, the role willinvolve the following duties:
Media andcommunications:
* ongoing maintenance of DCU Volunteer social media channels (X,
Instagram, Facebook)
* updating theannual DCU Student Volunteering Handbook and
publishing it online and in print
* assistance with designing promotional materials for volunteering
talks, events and projects
* review the potential of utilizing a student volunteer platform
Events:
* Assistance with organising events and activities for DCU Volunteer
Week
and DCU Volunteer Fairs
* Assistance withorganising the International Day of theVolunteer
celebration (or another annual volunteer celebration)
* Assistance withorganising a rangeof DCUSU supported volunteering
and engagement initiatives, e.g. Darkness into Light, charity
fundraising events
Administrative:
* administrative duties for DCU Student Volunteering Working Group
-organising meetings, minutes of meetings
* reporting on activities and achievements on a quarterly basis
Local engagement:
* Coordination of the DCU in theCommunity Volunteer HUB
REQUIREMENTS:
Essential requirements include:
* Interest in volunteering, student engagement and working with
communities
* Excellent written, oral and digital communication skills
* Excellent computer literacy, in particular the use of social media
* Creativity andgood problem solvingskills
* Ability to take initiative and see workthrough to completion
* Reliability and punctuality
* Attention to detail
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and manage good
working relationships witha wide rangeof stakeholders, and DCU
students in particular
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to work to deadlines Desirable requirements include:
* Student or arecent graduate with a relevant degree
* Event coordination experience
* Volunteering experience or experience working with communities
DAY TO DAY CONTACT:
* Manager, DCU in theCommunity
* DCU Students’ Union VP for Community and Citizenship
APPLY:
Applicants shouldsubmit a CV to * with a
shortcover letter outlining why they are suited to the role,
highlighting relevant experience and skills, and indicating
availability.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, **Apply on the
website**th July *.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
