COMMUNITY & EVENTS OFFICER
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising and Communications
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday * hours
SALARY: € *k depending on experience
ABOUT AGE ACTION
Age Action is Ireland’s leading advocacy organisation for older
people. Age Action carries out vital programmes in people’s homes,
digital skills training, advice and information and advocates for
equality and human rights for all older people.
VALUES-LED
Our work is driven by an organisation that is professional in its
operations and lives out its values of dignity, participation,
diversity, social justice, and professionalism. The successful
candidate will be committed to a values-led approach.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
Age Action Ireland are now seeking a Community and Events Officer to
join their committed and passionate team. The successful candidate
will play an integral role in developing the Age Action fundraising
strategy for * through growing it’s footprint
and reach in community fundraising and events income. They will
develop a plan to grow this income by building on the existing
community connections, develop new opportunities and funding sources
to help Age Action realise it’s ambitious growth strategy. They will
be responsible for setting high standards of ethical fundraising and
will maintain a culture that is supporter focused, results driven with
the ability to create a feeling of enthusiasm and confidence among
your colleagues.
REPORTS TO: Head of Fundraising & Communications
DUTIES:
This exciting opportunity will be varied and involve interactions
across a range of functions.
* Develop and implement an annual community fundraising plan, and
accompanying digital strategies, to proactively acquire and manage
relationships with individual fundraisers and fundraising groups using
both face to face and virtual fundraising events, challenge events and
all other community fundraising initiatives across the Republic of
Ireland.
* Manage a calendar of events including the BIG Age Action 5k,
marathons and mini marathons, cycle challenges, supporter led events,
virtual fundraising, community events and collections.
* Recruit and manage supporters to assist in reaching fundraising
targets as well as building awareness in local regions and
communities.
* Design and manage the supporter journey, pre and post donations or
events, with a high level of supporter care.
* Develop fundraising materials and events materials, including
fundraising guides and packs, running vests, collecting tins, banners,
and other collateral.
* Coordinate volunteers, permits, collection materials etc for
community events.
* Develop a range of materials including proposals, pitches,
presentations and applications for prospective and existing community
partners such as golf clubs, mayoral partners, town councils and
Rotary Clubs.
* Represent Age Action at public speaking and networking community
events in the local community virtually and in person.
* Lead on inspiring, coaching and training community champions.
* Track, analyse and report on fundraising results and reports using
specified KPIs.
* Keep up to date with new developments, legalities, codes of
conduct, best practice and trends within community and events
fundraising, using this to inform ongoing programme development and
operational planning.
* Be responsible for management and regular updating of the CRM with
a high level of detail, accuracy and completeness, and that all record
keeping is GDPR compliant.
* Grow the brand-value and reputation of Age Action through all your
work and support media, marketing and communications activities as
required by the Head of Fundraising & Communications.
* To maintain a flexible approach to all aspects of the job and
undertake any other roles or responsibilities that may be reasonably
required.
* A flexible approach to working hours – including evening and
weekends as required.
* Support the HOFC with other assigned tasks.
* Attend meetings and training as required;
* Engage in any other reasonable duties requested by Age Action.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
KNOWLEDGE
* Qualified to degree level or with equivalent experience.
Post-Graduate qualification in fundraising, marketing, sales and/or
similar is desirable.
* Commitment to Age Action’s vision, mission, and values.
* Good working knowledge of MS Office and database software.
EXPERIENCE
* Significant (3 years plus) relevant community fundraising and/or
event management experience including:
* Substantial and demonstrable in-depth experience of community
partnerships, supporter solicitation, engagement, retention, and care.
* A proven track record in meeting and managing challenging income
targets and managing budgets.
* Experience of producing strong marketing materials.
* Experience with CRMs and cross-channel marketing platforms.
SKILLS
* Target focused and results driven with an ambition to drive
targets and exceed expectations.
* Excellent written and verbal communications and presentation
skills.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to work on own
initiative.
* Ability to provide positive outcomes in a target focused,
values-driven organisation.
* Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure and adhere to
tight deadlines.
* Ability to build constructive relationships with a broad range of
internal/external stakeholders.
OTHER
* Eligibility to work in Ireland.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
* JOB TITLE: Community and Events Officer
* DEPARTMENT Fundraising and Communications
* LOCATION: Hybrid with 2 days in Age Action’s Dublin, Cork or
Galway office
* HOURS OF WORK: * hours, full-time
* CONTRACT: Permanent
* SALARY: € *, * p.a.
DOE
* ANNUAL LEAVE: * days
* OTHER BENEFITS:
* Pension – matched 5% Employer Contribution
* Time off in lieu will be provided for any requirement to work
outside normal office hours in the evenings or weekends.
* Discretionary Christmas closure days
* Employee Assistance Programme
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
LOCATION: Age Action operates a blended working model, this position
will be predominantly working from home, with an expectation of two
days per week based in either our Dublin, Cork or Galway office. Some
travel will be necessary.
DURATION: Full time - * hours per week on a
permanent contract. Time off in lieu will be provided for any
requirement to work outside normal office hours in the evenings or
weekends.
SALARY: € *K DOE
HOW TO APPLY:
* Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter in Word format,
quoting reference CEOJ * by email to: **Apply on
the website**
* Please include details of two referees. References will not be
contacted without prior consent.
* The deadline for applications is noon on Monday **Apply on the
website**th August *
_Age Action is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we
do not accept discrimination of any kind. We are keen to recruit
colleagues with a range of experience, regardless of age, disability,
gender, gender re-assignment, race, religion or belief, sexual
orientation, marital or civil partnership status or maternity status._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
