Community Education and Training Officer

Community Education and Training Officer

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Meath Partnership is recruiting for a Community Education and Training Officer.

The Position: Community Education & Training Officer (Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract)

The successful candidate will ensure the successful delivery of multiple, concurrent Education Projects, including Erasmus+ Projects. The post requires the ability to develop bespoke education materials, deliver community training and develop meaningful relationships with learners and stakeholders.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to local community development while enhancing social inclusion and civic participation. If you are passionate about community education, we encourage you to apply.

Key Accountabilities
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer thereafter, the Community Education & Training Officer will be directly responsible for the following duties:

Research and Development:

• Conduct research and development activities in alignment with project proposals and contracts, identifying best practices at local, regional, and national levels.
• Create new, customised training materials, such as workbooks, to support community development, focusing on integration, inclusion, climate action, and sustainability.
• Assist in developing curricula for practitioners and learners in the education sector across Europe.

Training Delivery:

• Organise education and training sessions for various community target groups, ensuring alignment with the organisation's project aims and objectives.
• Deliver interactive training courses to community groups throughout County Meath.
• Prepare training reports highlighting quality measures taken and impact achieved.

Partnership Building:

• Participate in partner meetings for projects both nationally and internationally to support project development.
• Represent the organisation at regional and national partner meetings to highlight engagement opportunities.
• Support partner organisations in successfully implementing their projects through training and monthly meetings (both bilateral and team).
• Facilitate stakeholder network meetings.

Communication and Outreach:

• Manage social media accounts and profiles for each project, documenting promotional activities.
• Actively promote project outputs across relevant networks.
• Use various communication approaches to detail the projects' development and progress.  

This job description is intended to outline the key accountabilities and responsibilities attaching to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or activities to be attended to. A flexible approach to programme or company related tasks which may arise and which are not specifically detailed in this job description will be required.

Educational Qualification or Professional Attainment
Possession of an educational or professional qualification relevant to Community Development, Pedagogy, or Further Education.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Prior professional experience in project development and delivery, including working in project teams and achieving team objectives.
• Skilled in organising, creating, and managing events that support project development and progression.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with experience working in a fast-paced environment and meeting monthly deadlines.
• Self-motivated, capable of independently organising and delivering on comprehensive work plans and objectives.
• High levels of accuracy and veracity, with evidence of being precise, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• IT literate in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Solution-oriented, results-driven, and dynamic in approaching the role.

Desirable Skills, Abilities and Experience

• 3 years’ experience in community development/education practice at a professional level.
• Experience in curriculum development (non-accreditation level is sufficient).
• Previous experience in delivering training directly.
• Understanding of Community Education Principles and Practices, particularly regarding integration and inclusion.
• Ability to research across a range of thematic areas and create innovative learning materials and resources for specified clients and target groups.
• Skilled in managing project work efficiently, adhering to timelines, reporting requirements, and budget constraints.
• Understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation tools and principles.
• Ability to interpret and execute operational plans and organisational policies.
• Experience in the management of sensitive data and confidential information. 
• Capable of absorbing, analysing, and evaluating data and information from diverse sources.
• Strong commitment to the values of community participation, social inclusion, and diversity.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the Erasmus+ Programme 2021-2027 and other services offered by Meath Partnership.
• Additional EU languages are an asset.

Terms of Employment
One full-time, fixed-term position is available, working 37.5 hours per week. The nature of the work will require working some unsocial hours i.e. evenings and weekends. A full driving licence and access to own transport is essential due to the outreach services associated with the position. EU travel will be also be required in the execution of the role. This post may be subject to Garda Vetting in line with Meath Partnerships policy.

Duration
This is a fixed-term, 12 month contract, concluding on the 30th July 2025. Any extension to the contract of employment will be subject to the availability of funding and continuation of project services.

Location
Successful candidates will be based in Meath Partnerships Head Offices, located at Units J & K Kells Business Park, Cavan Road, Kells, County Meath.
Meath Partnership is committed to ensuring a satisfactory work-life balance for its employees, as such, both hybrid-working and flexi-time arrangements will apply to this position.

Salary
The salary on offer is €37,000.00 per annum, commensurate with experience.

Leave
The annual leave entitlement is twenty (20) days per annum, pro-rata for shorter periods. Entitlement to leave for Public Holidays is in accordance with the terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. Meath Partnership closes for five (5) days at Christmas; this time is additional to the annual leave entitlement detailed above.