An Cosán is currently seeking a qualified COMMUNICATIONS & PR OFFICER
to join our team.
This role is responsible for managing An Cosan’s online and print
media presence, creating and updating website and social media
content, supporting internal and external communications, and
promoting An Cosán’s mission to raise awareness and engagement with
stakeholders and target audiences.
The Communications & PR Officer will operate within the ethos, values,
policies and procedures of An Cosán, particularly in relation to
Equal Opportunities.
JOB TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS AND PR OFFICER
REPORTS TO: Policy and Communications Manager
CONTRACT: Permanent
PROBATION: 9 Months
LOCATION: An Cosán, Kiltalown Village Centre, Jobstown, Tallaght,
Dublin *
AN COSÁN
An Cosán (Irish for “The Path”) is Ireland’s largest community
education organisation. The mission of An Cosán is to bring about
social equality and an end to poverty through community-based adult
education, the provision of early years’ education, wraparound
services, including one-to-one tutoring and mentoring, and empowering
social enterprise development. Since * we have
supported over *, *
people to reach new pathways to empowerment via community education.
Using innovative technology to deliver virtual access to its range of
learning programmes An Cosán reaches communities across Ireland.
THE ROLE
The Communications and PR Officer will bring their skill and
enthusiasm to communicate the message and ethos of An Cosán on a
national level, ensuring that those who need our services are aware of
them while informing relevant stakeholders on the importance and
impact of the work that we do. Internally, the Officer will coordinate
the collection and sharing of information across the organisation in
order to further enrich our culture and cross programme awareness. The
Officer will provide advice and insight to the Policy and
Communications Manager to inform communication approaches and
developing and executing the everyday functions of our external and
internal communications, as well as campaigns.
The successful candidate will be flexible, eager to engage across the
organisation and with stakeholders, and have a focus on delivering
communications that achieve impact and results, while upholding best
practice in representing the mission and ethos of An Cosán.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage all aspects of our online presence and print media,
including newsletters and e‐bulletins, as well as project‐specific
marketing material. These will be focused on increasing awareness of
our services amongst particular target audiences.
* Content Management Systems – Develop, manage and update content
for website, working with programmes to ensure accuracy and to ensure
information is up to date and accessible for learners.
* Social media – Responsibility for all social media, including
content gathering and scheduling. Track results and enable effective
communication to our followers.
* Assist with the preparation of print publications, including
updating of templates for fliers, handbooks, etc
* Identify press opportunities and work with the Policy and
Communications Manager to increase coverage of An Cosán’s
activities
* Provide communications supports to other team members
* Maintain an information database of course information, schedules,
key contacts, and grant opportunities.
* Support fundraising campaigns and events
* Other duties as assigned by the CEO
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
* Excellent standard of written and verbal communication, with a
focus on storytelling and case studies
* Ability to synthesis information from a variety of sources,
prepare documents, edit and proof read
* Strong knowledge of digital communication tools and social media,
and aptitude to keep informed on emerging trends
* Adaptability and ability to work on own initiative, with a focus
on deadlines
* Understanding of marketing & branding
* Strong communicating and presentation skills
* Capacity to access, analyse and make appropriate use of relevant
research
* Works effectively and constructively within a team
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
* Demonstrated evidence of Social Media publishing and analysis
* Experience in copywriting and content creation
* Practical hands-on experience with content management systems
* Familiarity with online tracking, analytics and SEO
* Excellent working knowledge of desktop publishing and graphic
design
DESIRABLE
* Previous experience working for non-profit organisations
* Experience with public and press relations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTISE
* Degree in communications/marketing/media or commensurate
experience
* Three years’ experience working in a similar role.
* Experienced and regular user of IT platforms and communication
tools.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for this role,
* please send a comprehensive, up-to-date CV
* and Cover Letter (max two pages) outlining your skills, knowledge
and experience under the competencies required for this role and your
salary expectation.
Applicants should provide links to two to three examples of recent
communications campaigns.
The candidate should include the name and contact details of two
referees who will be in a position to provide professional references
for the candidate. One of the referee’s should be the candidate’s
current or most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted
without the candidate’s expressed permission.
Completed applications for this role should be sent by email to Mark
Kelly, Policy and Communications Manager, at *.
All documents must be submitted in Word or PDF format. For security
reasons, files sent by email as links to documents in shared
cloud-based servers will not be accepted.
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.
Closing Date for Applications: 5PM MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
