Title: Development Officer
Type: Full time | 4 months fixed term contract
Start date: January 2016
Location:
Salary: €26,000 – €28,000 pro rata (DOE)
Closing Date: 4 January 2016
About the organisation
Making Connections is a non-profit intergenerational befriending service established based in South Dublin. We work in partnership with HSE and other referral agencies to enhance the mental and physical health of older people at risk of loneliness and isolation. Volunteers visit an older person in the Community who is in critical need of social support. www.makingconnections.ie
Role Description
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT & SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Overall responsibility for recruitment, training and support of a new team of volunteers
Needs assessment and implementing effective solutions
Key role in continuous quality improvement of the befriending programme
Devising and implementing effective information, operations and monitoring systems
Developing and maintaining accurate databases and records
REFERRAL AGENCIES
Processing incoming referral forms from a variety of agencies
Liaising with referral agencies (e.g. HSE, Garda, Community groups) to offer advice and share information about our intergenerational programme
Awareness raising presentations
COMMUNICATIONS
Effective communication initiatives to build strong links with current and potential volunteers (including mail, phone and implementation of new social media initiatives)
Proactively promote the work of Making Connections through Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin to help raise the public profile of the organisation
Writing regular progress reports, press releases, funding proposals and communications with stakeholders
Person Specification
Good knowledge of best practice in volunteer management
Minimum of 1 year relevant experience
Third level qualification in Social Care, Health Science, Community Development
Experience developing and/or implementing effective information and operations systems
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, CMS Systems (e.g. Salesforce) and e-newsletters (e.g. Mailchimp)
Good awareness of social media tools (and how to build social media presence)
Excellent organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines and attention to detail essential
Enjoys dealing with people, has an outgoing and affable personality with a great capacity to relate with ease to people of all ages
Full clean driving licence and use of own car
How to Apply
To apply for this position please send the following to Mary O’Donohue at info@makingconnections.ie on or before 4th January 2016
CV
Cover letter detailing why you are interested in the role
Contact details of x2 referees (will not be contacted without your prior consent)
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