Position entails:
Working in partnership with the Voluntary Board of Management for the delivery of services and supports for families and individuals living in the Athy community.

Candidates will be expected to have:
A minimum of 3 years paid experience in coordinating a family support / community development project
Hold a 3rd level qualification in family support / community development or equivalent training
Commitment to and understanding of family support / community development values and principles
Have knowledge and experience of family support in a community-based setting
Experience of supporting and supervising staff
Experience of implementing a governance framework informed by best practice
Experience of working collaboratively at an inter-agency level
Experience of Strategic and Operational Planning
Strong organisational skills, time management, administrative and report writing skills
Excellent interpersonal communication, group facilitation and community consultation skills with the ability to engage with and motivate people from a range of target groups
Experience of working in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations to achieve community benefit
A minimum of 2 years financial management, budgeting experience and staff management
A full clean driving license and access to a car
Evening and weekend work required from time to time

Application
form and Job Description are attached below
Please note: Applications will only be accepted on the official application form and CVs will not be accepted.
Completed applications forms will be accepted via e-mail or post to:
John Delaney, Chairperson, E-mail: john.delaney@live.ie OR via Post: C/O John Delaney, Athy Community Family Resource Centre, Woodstock Street, Athy, Co. Kildare, R14 NN97
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 2nd June, 5pm sharp.