European Movement Ireland is currently seeking someone to join our team here at 6 Merrion Square. Working to the Executive Director, the Communications Officer role is a real opportunity for someone who has a passion for communications and who would like to develop their media skills while working with a good level of responsibility.

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Job Description: Communications Officer  

Job Purpose: Responsible for implementing the organisation’s communications strategy in furtherance of the aims of the Strategic Plan.
 

Key Objectives:

Implement the communications strategy critical to the success of the Strategic Plan.

Support the Education & Advocacy Manager in communication of campaigns and programmes. 

Support the Executive Director in the communications administration of membership.
 

Main Tasks:

Profile European Movement Ireland and its role with members, key stakeholders and media.

Manage and further develop our membership database.

Develop our profile and role with key media and stakeholders, using traditional and most notably new media techniques.

Working with the Education & Advocacy Manager, develop and implement communications activity to support the campaigns of European Movement Ireland.

Handle internal communications with our members such as regular eNewsletters, mail shots and phone so that members are increasingly involved in our work.

Help run a number of now well-established events for our members to a high standard and on budget.

Manage the brand and style of European Movement Ireland, advising on the publication of materials, including the design, print and budget.

Handle the maintenance of our website.

Keep up to-date with current issues and public opinions.

Act in accordance with the objectives and ethos of the organisation

Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

 
Experience and Knowledge:

Education to honours degree level at a third-level institution

Experience in a broad communications role, including communication techniques

Experience of developing and implementing PR campaigns

Experience in project management with a track record of delivering on objectives

Experience of CMS and other technical skills useful

Some experience of people management useful

Knowledge of the EU and how it works useful

 
Skills and Special Aptitudes:

Ability to network effectively

Demonstrable written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Ability to work calmly under pressure and in a collegial fashion within a small dynamic team

Ability to manage a complex workload

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Standard office ICT skills


Location: European Movement Ireland, 6 Merrion Square, Dublin 2

Reporting to: Executive Director

Relationships: This person will be work closely with Executive Director and Education & Advocacy Manager, dependent on the project. They may need to supervise the work of stagiaires from time to time, with this management function fully supported in the role by members of the Management team.

Terms: This is a 2-year appointment with a 6 month probationary period.  The salary scale for this position starts at €23,000.

To apply: A letter of application together with a full CV and the names of two referees should be sent to Executive Director, Andrea Pappin at andrea(at)europeanmovement.ie

Closing date: The deadline for this position is now closed.