Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has a twofold mission: to prevent the harm and heal the trauma of all forms of sexual violence. We provide first response services through the National 24/7 Helpline, face to face therapy and an information and support service. We provide accompaniment and support to those who attend the Rotunda Sexual Assault Treatment Unit, Garda Stations, Courts and other settings. In addition, we offer education and training programmes for a wide variety of professionals, frontline staff and volunteers who work with those who have experienced sexual violence.
The Role
DRCC is looking for an experienced, dynamic, and resourceful Communications Officer to join our vibrant Communications and Campaigns Team. Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will assist in implementing the communications plan.
* Promote DRCC’s work and services.
* Deliver on strategic objectives.
* Track, analyse and report on all areas of work.
* Facilitate and support the work of teams across DRCC, including event publicity and management, fundraising, media relations, and monitoring.
* Produce high-quality information and assets for internal and external use, including liaising with external contractors.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:
* At least 2+ years of relevant professional agency experience
* Ability to distill and present information to a range of audiences across various channels and formats
* Excellent editing, presentation, and writing skills.
* Attention to detail, and proficiency in Adobe Design suite and/or Canva.
* Experience with managing social media channels and platforms.
* Experience with media engagement and monitoring.
* Experience with web content management systems.
* Proven track record in digital marketing including use of paid advertising platforms such as Google Ads and Meta Ads.
* Data analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Meta Business Suite.
* E-mail marketing platforms and tools such as MailChimp.
* CRM systems such as Power BI, MS Dynamics, or Salesforce.
* Excellent organisational and IT skills, including use of MS office suite.
* Experience with regular reporting on work, including use of web/social media analytics and reporting tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite or other proprietary formats.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
* Experience with survey platforms, such as SurveyMonkey and MS Forms.
* Event management and promotion experience.
* Photography, videography, and video editing skills.
* Podcasting experience.
* Content creation experience for platforms like TikTok.
KEY COMPETENCIES
* Ability to work calmly under pressure, both independently and within a small, dynamic team.
* Ability to manage workload to meet deadline
* Understands and subscribes to DRCC’s core values
* Values DRCC client/audience needs in creating empowering and survivor-centered communications
* Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality in their work and contacts internally and externally
Compensation & Benefits
* Salary: €38-42K depending on experience
* Pension contributions, along with employee contribution upon completion of 1 year’s continuous service
* Annual Leave: 23 holiday days
* 2 Company Days (Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) covering you and your loved ones.
* Death-in-service benefit
* Travel saver tickets and cycle-to-work scheme
How to apply
Please send your current CV and a cover letter demonstrating your fit to recruitment@rcc.ie
Insert Communication Officer in the subject line of your email
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday, 12th February at 5pm.
Interviews will be held face-to-face at DRCC’s offices on Lower Leeson Street on Monday, 17th February 2025. A second interview will follow for successful candidates on Friday, 21st February.
NOTE
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer. DRCC welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Garda Vetting is a requirement.
All prospective employees are required to declare prior convictions and whether they have been or ever having been the subject of any investigation or inquiry into abuse or other inappropriate behaviour.
It is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request, and you wish to discuss please contact Naomi Patton, HR Manager.
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