Inishturk Community Club Ltd is a company limited by guarantee based on Inishturk, Co Mayo, working in the area of community development. The Community Development Office is currently funded from the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht via Comhar na nOileán CTR.

Essential requirements for the post:
An ability to work on own initiative and an ability to motivate people
At least 3 years’ experience of paid community development work or 5 years’ voluntary experience in this area
A demonstrable understanding of island life
The ability to network effectively and work at an inter-agency level with voluntary, community and statutory agencies
Proven ability of planning and delivering projects, programmes, activities and services at community level
Experience of managing finances and budgets
Strong marketing skills including social media
An understanding of how a company works
Experience in making funding applications
Excellent computer, organisational & planning skills
Excellent communication skills, particularly around report writing
Own transport and full clean driver’s licence
The flexibility to travel to regular meetings on the mainland

Desirable
A third-level qualification in community development, social science or related discipline would be an advantage
For further information, a job description and application form contact inishturkdevelopment@gmail.com or 087-1317426
Completed application forms and a copy of your CV should be marked for attention of the Chairperson and sent to Inishturk Community Development Office, Inishturk Island, Galway, H91 N990
Applications by
post, email or hand delivery only.
Closing Date: 14th June 2019