An Cosán is currently seeking a qualified Communications & PR Officer to join our team.
The Communications and PR Officer will bring their skill and enthusiasm to communicate the message and ethos of An Cosán on a national level, ensuring that those who need our services are aware of them while informing relevant stakeholders on the importance and impact of the work that we do. Internally, the Officer will coordinate the collection and sharing of information across the organisation in order to further enrich our culture and cross programme awareness. The Officer will provide advice and insight to the Policy and Communications Manager to inform communication approaches and developing and executing the everyday functions of our external and internal communications, as well as campaigns.
The successful candidate will be flexible, eager to engage across the organisation and with stakeholders, and have a focus on delivering communications that achieve impact and results, while upholding best practice in representing the mission and ethos of An Cosán.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of our online presence and print media, including newsletters and e-bulletins, as well as project-specific marketing material. These will be focused on increasing awareness of our services amongst particular target audiences.
* Content Management Systems – Develop, manage and update content for website, working with programmes to ensure accuracy and to ensure information is up to date and accessible for learners.
* Social media – Responsibility for all social media, including content gathering and scheduling. Track results and enable effective communication to our followers.
* Assist with the preparation of print publications, including updating of templates for fliers, handbooks, etc.
* Identify press opportunities and work with the Policy and Communications Manager to increase coverage of An Cosán’s activities.
* Provide communications supports to other team members.
* Maintain an information database of course information, schedules, key contacts, and grant opportunities.
* Support fundraising campaigns and events.
* Other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Essential Skills and Core Competencies
* Excellent standard of written and verbal communication, with a focus on storytelling and case studies.
* Ability to synthesis information from a variety of sources, prepare documents, edit and proof read.
* Strong knowledge of digital communication tools and social media, and aptitude to keep informed on emerging trends.
* Adaptability and ability to work on own initiative, with a focus on deadlines.
* Understanding of marketing & branding.
* Strong communicating and presentation skills.
* Capacity to access, analyse and make appropriate use of relevant research.
* Works effectively and constructively within a team.
Experience and Knowledge
* Demonstrated evidence of Social Media publishing and analysis.
* Experience in copywriting and content creation.
* Practical hands-on experience with content management systems.
* Familiarity with online tracking, analytics and SEO.
* Excellent working knowledge of desktop publishing and graphic design.
* Previous experience working for non-profit organisations.
* Experience with public and press relations.
Qualifications and Expertise
* Degree in communications/marketing/media or commensurate experience.
* Three years’ experience working in a similar role.
* Experienced and regular user of IT platforms and communication tools.
To apply for this role, please send a comprehensive, up-to-date CV and Cover Letter (max two pages) outlining your skills, knowledge and experience under the competencies required for this role and your salary expectation.
Applicants should provide links to two to three examples of recent communications campaigns.
The candidate should include the name and contact details of two referees who will be in a position to provide professional references for the candidate. One of the referee’s should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the candidate’s expressed permission.
Completed applications for this role should be sent by email to Mark Kelly, Policy and Communications Manager, at m.kelly@ancosan.ie.
All documents must be submitted in Word or PDF format. For security reasons, files sent by email as links to documents in shared cloud-based servers will not be accepted.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm Monday 2nd December 2024
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