Role Overview
The IKC3 Outreach, Engagement and Impact Officer will play a key role in promoting the digital sustainability skills platform, educational programs, and micro-credentials offered by Ireland's Knowledge Centre for Carbon, Climate and Community Action (IKC3). The successful candidate will lead the mainstream activity, developing strategies, tools, and impact assessment KPIs to enhance national awareness and visibility of the IKC3 skills platform.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop a marketing and engagement plan for the national roll-out of the platform across the HEI sector.
* Manage the operation and content management of the various social media channels.
* Design and develop various infographics, collateral, and publications as required.
* Monitor and evaluate the success of all Outreach and Engagement activities undertaken.
* Champion best practice in social media marketing as a means by which to disseminate project outcomes, attract students, build capacities, national and international recognition of IKC3.
Requirements
* Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar Outreach and Engagement Officer or marketing manager role.
* Honours degree or postgraduate degree in marketing or a related area.
* Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Additional Requirements
* Experience of designing and implementing communications and marketing strategies, preferably in a higher education setting.
* Significant experience in the use of digital media, content creation, and related tools for marketing and communications.
* Excellent communication skills with a very high standard of written English and proven content generation experience.