Main purpose of the role
The main function of the Temporary Secretarial Assistant is to attend to constituency queries and local political matters in support of the Personal Assistant and other team members, and to ensure that regular communications to constituents are conducted professionally and in a timely manner. The role will also require some communications, social media and digital content development work.

Duties
Assist the Parliamentary Assistant and the Constituency Office team to deliver quick and appropriate responses to constituency queries.
Reply to phone calls on the constituency phone as needed.
Work with Green Party councillors in Dublin Bay South to ensure comprehensive and consistent replies to queries and an efficient flow of information
Work with the Parliamentary Assistant in providing content for constituency newsletters, both print and e-newsletters
Research on local and national issues as required
Working with the Parliamentary Assistant on creating and delivering communications strategies
Ensuring the Minister’s website and social media are updated regularly with relevant digital content.
Assisting in issuing locally-focused press releases and attending to other local media matters as required
Working with the Parliamentary Assistant to ensure that the work the Minister undertakes in his Department is converted into clear communications that can be used by the Constituency office, by other members of the Parliamentary Party and by local Councillors.
Identifying important local political issues and working on developing responses in coordination with the team
Liaising with the wider Green Party team as required
The foregoing is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Secretarial Assistant will be required to demonstrate reasonable flexibility and adaptability as the operational needs of the office evolve.

Desirable Experience:
A third level qualification in a related field
2- 3 years work experience in an administrative and /or communications role
Strong administration skills including MS Office, emails, database management
Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
Experience in social media, digital content creation, copy writing and websites
Knowledge of the Dublin Bay South constituency and its core local issues
Strong interest in environment, climate action, public policy and politics, and a Green Party supporter
Proficiency in written and spoken Irish

Application Process
Please send a CV and covering letter to Claire.byrne@oireachtas.ie with the job title ‘Temporary Secretarial Assistant’ in the email title. Deadline is 5pm Wednesday 28th October 2020.