Overview
BeLonG To’s vision is for an Ireland where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people are equal, safe, and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences. We work with LGBTI+ young people as equals to achieve our vision through youth work, changing attitudes, and research.
Our core values are inclusion, integrity, and respect in an environment of honesty and openness. Our purpose is to create a welcoming, supportive, safe, and fund space for LGBTI+ young people. We are committed to collaboration and youth participation. We believe in solidarity and intersectional equality, and our work focuses on human rights and social justice. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in everything we do.
The Communications and Policy Assistant will take on a vital role in advancing the health, safety, and equality of LGBTI+ young people by delivering on our communication and advocacy goals as part of the Communications and Advocacy Team. The post holder will assist with communications planning, media relations, press engagement, advocacy, research, public affairs, marketing, event management, and the team’s administrative functions The ideal candidate will be an energetic, social media-savvy storyteller with excellent writing skills and an interest in politics and news.

Please see job description attached below.
Submitting an Application
Please submit a completed application form (saved as either a Word document or PDF) in advance of the deadline for applications is 5pm Friday, 12th Feb 2021

Applications should be submitted by email to sinead@belongto.org
We will inform candidates who have been successfully shortlisted by close of business on Tuesday, February 23rd. We regret that it is not possible to provide individualised feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview and we kindly request that you do not call or email seeking feedback. Feedback is available for candidates called to interview.

The first round of interviews are provisionally scheduled to occur on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 online. If you are unable to attend for interview on this date, please state so clearly on your application form.