POLICY AND PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR
SALARY € *, *
HOURS: Full-time, * hrs per week
REPORTING TO: Director of Advocacy and Communications
SUPPORTED BY: Research and Advocacy Manager, Communications
Coordinator, Digital Media Officer, Director of Communications and
Advocacy.
TERM: 1-year fixed term contract, renewable subject to funding and
performance
STARTING DATE: ASAP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5pm, Monday August *th
OVERVIEW
Belong To’s vision is for an Ireland where lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) young people are equal, safe, and
valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences. We work
with LGBTQ+ young people as equals to achieve our vision through youth
work, changing attitudes, and research.
Our core values are those of inclusion, integrity, and respect, in an
environment of honesty and openness. Our purpose is to create a
welcoming, supportive, safe and fun space for LGBTQ+ young people. We
are committed to collaboration and youth participation. We believe in
solidarity and intersectional equality, and our work focuses on human
rights and social justice. We are dedicated to continuous improvement
in everything we do.
This is a dynamic role that centres on ensuring that the voice and
experiences of LGBTQ+ young people are reflected in national policies
and legislation. The Policy and Participation Coordinator will lead
the organisation’s policy function across a range of areas related
to the health, safety and equality of LGBTQ+ young people including
education, mental health, sexual health, trans healthcare, drug and
alcohol use, hate crime, national strategies relating to the LGBTQ+
community, and international policies relating to LGBTQ+ youth. This
individual would work alongside the Youth Participation Youth Worker
to ensure that the voice of LGBTQ+ youth is reflected in our policy,
campaigns and communications.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and
innovative team with a big impact.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW.
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
Please submit a completed application form in advance of the DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS OF 5:**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM, MONDAY AUGUST
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH.
Applications should be submitted by email to: **Apply on the
website**. Please include “Policy and Participation Coordinator”
in the subject line of the email.
We will inform candidates who have been successfully shortlisted. We
regret that it is not possible to provide individualised feedback to
applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview and we kindly
request that you do not call or email seeking feedback. Feedback is
available for candidates called to interview.
CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THAT CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
