Job Description
This is a part-time position, 3 days per week or the equivalent hours, with flexibility offered in the hours worked.
About Us
The Irish Heritage Trust was established in 2006 as an independent non-profit organisation. We care for, protect and bring to life historic houses, gardens and parklands in Ireland.
* Fota House & Gardens (Cork)
* Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens (Wexford)
* Strokestown Park & the National Famine Museum (Roscommon)
Our Mission
Our guiding motto is People, Place, Participation. We engage with and connect individuals and communities to these special places through participation, including membership, events and a vibrant volunteering programme.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage, develop and coordinate a growing team of volunteers and a busy volunteer programme.
2. Work with the General Manager to develop a strong team of volunteers to support Strokestown Park.
3. Attract, recruit and induct volunteers as needed.
4. Coordinate volunteer activity, work planning, uniforms and rotas.
5. Develop and maintain a volunteer communication plan.
6. Ensure that the overall training needs of the volunteers are identified, and that appropriate training is developed and delivered.
7. Build external relationships so that Strokestown Park will benefit from developments in the voluntary sector.
Requirements
* Minimum of 2 years work experience, ideally with experience working with volunteers or in recruitment, training or planning work schedules.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organisation, planning and team-building skills.
* Good broad based IT skills, ideally with database experience.
Benefits
* Pension
* Death in Service
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff Discount
* Discounted Healthcare