JOB TITLE Community Education Officer (Fixed Term Contract)
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE AONTAS is seeking to recruit a Community Education
Officer to co-ordinate AONTAS? quality assurance and capacity
building work in the area of community education.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Community Education Officer will report directly to the Head of
Advocacy and work with the Senior Community Education Officer to
support the delivery of AONTAS? community education initiatives and
assist the organisation in building a thriving community education
sector.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION INITIATIVES
* Develop and organise capacity building initiatives for AONTAS
Community Education Network (CEN) members in partnership with the
Project Officer for Capacity Building
* Contribute to and engage with the staff community education
working group and communicate all community education related
initiatives within AONTAS staff team
* Work closely with the Senior Community Education Officer and Head
of Advocacy to ensure community education initiatives are in-line with
the goals of the Strategic Plan and progressing effectively
AONTAS COMMUNITY EDUCATION NETWORK (CEN)
CEN MEETINGS
* Support the implementation of the Community Education Network (CEN)
by organising meetings, and assist in the delivery of CEN reports with
the Senior Community Education Officer
* Support the CEN Steering Group and develop meeting minutes
* Organise communication with CEN members, including the bulletin
CEN COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPPORT
* With the Senior Community Education Officer identify the quality
assurance needs of AONTAS Community Education Network (CEN). members
and develop materials and resources to support members
* With the Senior Community Education Officer, organise AONTAS?
quality assurance Community of Practice group and lead all associated
actions and administration
* Support AONTAS CEN members with their Quality and Qualifications
Ireland (QQI) re-engagement and programme validation process
RESOURCES AND RESEARCH
* Produce CEN materials (reports, blogs and publications) to the
highest standard with the Communications Team
* Support the AONTAS community education research with the Research
Team
* Identify member advocacy issues and communicate to the Senior
Community Education Officer and the Head of Advocacy
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION
* Engage with QQI and AONTAS members on the development of quality
assurance materials and practices
* Promote and advance AONTAS? community education initiatives
* Identify new community education members and support the
implementation of the membership strategy, including active membership
promotion at events and meetings with the Senior Community Education
Officer
* Represent AONTAS at external meetings and events promoting the
organisation?s work, including the CEN, as requested
* Build relationships with and support community education network
members
CONTRIBUTE TO AONTAS
At all times, operate to the highest professional, ethical and
performance standards. This includes adapting effortlessly to changing
circumstances in AONTAS and undertaking, surrendering or realigning
any responsibility, within reason, the CEO requires. This list of
responsibilities is not exhaustive and may vary from time to time, to
provide for change.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
* Effective delivery of the Quality Assurance Community of Practice
* Strong relationships with AONTAS community education network
members
* Successful implementation of capacity building opportunities for
community education members
* Clear communication of all community education initiatives and
engagement with the AONTAS staff team
Positive representation of the organisation internally and externally.
* What do you believe is the purpose of community education?
* What motivates you to work in the area of community education?
* What do you believe are the most significant needs on the ground
in the area of community education?
The job requirements are as follows:
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
* Clear understanding of the needs and experiences of the community
education sector
* Experience working in the area of programme development and
delivery
* A high level of report writing and administration experience
* Capacity to deliver technical requirements for meetings and events
online using zoom and other platforms
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
* Level 8 in the field of humanities or social science (preferably in
the area of education)
* A minimum of 3 years working in the non-profit or adult learning
sector
* A strong knowledge and experience in the adult and community
education in Ireland
* Experience organising and facilitating meetings and working groups
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: P-A
* High level of professional responsibility and integrity
* Ability to multi-task and deliver on multiple priorities
* Commitment to goals of educational equality and empowerment
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and
stakeholders in a constructive and approachable manner
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
* The Community Education Officer will work alongside the Senior
Community Education Officer as part of the Advocacy Team and the
Community Education Working Group
* The Community Education Officer will report directly to the Head
of Advocacy as their direct line manager
BENEFITS:
This is a 1 year fixed term employment contract commencing in July
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AONTAS offers an attractive pension scheme after successful completion
of probation. AONTAS provides an income protection scheme for staff.
Annual leave is **Apply on the website** days. The AONTAS Office is
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Officer may require flexibility with some unsocial hours and travel.
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The closing date for applications for this role is 5.**Apply on the
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First and second interviews, if required, will take place on **Apply
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Please apply through the following link with a letter of motivation
and your CV:
For further queries please contact John Ryan, Office Manager at
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AONTAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
