The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers.

Our vision is an Ireland where no one goes through dementia alone and where policies and services respond appropriately to the person with dementia and their carers, at the times they need support.

A national non-profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centred, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core.

We are recruiting a Fundraising Assistant to be based in our National Office in Blackrock, who will report to the Fundraising Manager.

The Fundraising Assistant is a key member of the Fundraising Team and the successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for all fundraising queries. The role will involve finance and donor care, administration, event representation on behalf of the Alzheimer Society and other ad hoc duties within the Fundraising team as they arise.

The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fundraising role and account handling or similar experience.

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. The position is being offered on a two year fixed term contract basis

If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role and send it to recruit@alzheimer.ie

A detailed job description for this role is available on www.alzheimer.ie

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd February 2016.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.