Essential qualifications and core experience:

A minimum of five years full-time experience of working with young people at risk, preferably in a range of settings.

and

Either a professionally endorsed qualification in Youth and Community Work, or a relevant degree, or the applicant is currently undertaking professionally endorsed youth and community work training.

and

Experience of managing staff.

Skills:

Management skills including staff supervision and support
Funding applications
Excellent Communication skills
Budget management
Report writing
Facilitation
Programme delivery
Analytical skills
Policy development
Capacity building
Ability to work on own Initiative
Ability to work as part of a team

Experience

Strong knowledge of the youth sector and issues facing young people.
Experience of working from the principles of non formal education.
Pro-active nature, ability to get stuck in operationally as needed.
Ability to influence key stake holders across a range of organisations.

Application Form and Job Description available below.

Please send completed Applications along with A CV to:

The Manager, Janice Mc Garry, St.Michael’s Youth Project, Vincent Street West, Inchicore, Dublin 8 and by email to: janice@smpyp.org

St.Michael’s Youth Project is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is funded by the Young People’s Facilities and Services Fund and is administered by the CDYSB.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo Garda Vetting.

Salary: City of Dublin Youth Service Board, Project Leader Salary Scale.

Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 21st April.