The Regional Development Officer (RDO) will be based initially in Dublin with responsibility for Counties Dublin, Louth and Wicklow.

The RDO’s role is to increase participation numbers of young people to experience a wide range of sporting and cultural activities. Through recruiting, training, supporting and encouraging volunteers the RDO will increase the number of participants and of local volunteers. The RDO will support and strengthen committee structures in Areas and Counties.

We are looking for a committed enthusiastic individual with the capacity to work with, influence and motivate a range of volunteers, partners and agencies.

The RDO will have excellent communication, organization, presentation and negotiation skills. In addition the RDO will have a good overall education, relevant experience and a good understanding of sporting and cultural activities. The ability to work on one’s own initiative as well as within a team is also a key requirement.

Responsibilities:

Support local Area and County committees with strengthening operational structures, implementing funding programmes, recruiting and training of current and new volunteers and ensuring each Area and County is a viable and sustainable entity.

Working with Community Games volunteers in promoting, developing and increasing participation numbers.
Promoting Community Games in national/secondary school, youth and community groups.
Recruiting new people, particularly parents, as volunteers to establish new Community Games Areas in their own communities
Re-establishing Community Games Areas which have lapsed.
Organizing public Information Events/Open Days in conjunction with Counties and or Areas
Developing appropriate initiatives  and programmes to get young people involved in sporting & cultural activities
Arranging and or attending meetings with various community and statutory groups, LSPs and sports organisations to foster and maintain positive working relationships  to deliver joint  participation programmes
Monitoring and tracking the outcomes of activities and reporting monthly
Any other duties as reasonably directed

Requirements:

A third Level Qualification is desirable but not essential
Knowledge of working in the Voluntary Sector
Knowledge of Sporting and Cultural activity
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to co-operate professionally with staff and volunteers
Have a record of achieving targets
Be able to work on own initiative

Excellent communication skills, including, the ability to write clear and concise reports and proposals

Ability to plan, implement and evaluate projects
Computer literate, organised & proficient in MS Word, Access & Excel
Excellent communication skills for working with staff and volunteers

Conditions:

Contract: The successful candidate will be offered a 12 month contract which will be renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding
Remuneration:  The salary for the position will be between €26,000 – €30,000 per annum, depending on relevant qualifications and experience
Working hours: The ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is essential, as well as the ability to work without close supervision and to communicate with all sections of the HSE Community Games
Expenses: Vouched expenses related to the position will be paid monthly in arrears
Training: The RDO will be provided with in-house and external training where necessary
Travel: The RDO will require the use of a car and have a full driving license as the position involves extensive travel
Location: The RDO will be located initially in Dublin.

Applications by way of CV and Cover Letter addressed to John Byrne, Chief Executive Officer, 20 Inish Carraig House, Golden Island, Athlone, Co. Westmeath or johnbyrne@communitygames.ie must be received by Friday January 15th 2016.