Near FM CE scheme: Public Relations /Outreach Assistant

Primary Location:  Near Media Co-op, Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.

Please send your CV and cover letter to dorothee@near.ie.

Closing Date for receiving job applications: February 3rd 2017.

Main Purpose: The primary duty of the Public Relations/Outreach Assistant is to assist in the promotion of Near media co-op activities, engage in outreach activities with community organisations and facilitate outside broadcasts. Time flexibility is a must as the position may involve evening and weekend work.

Immediate Supervisor: CE Supervisor and Outreach Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Update Near website
• Engage and manage Near Media Co-op on social media
• Writing and sending press releases to relevant places
• Facilitate the promotion and delivery of training courses
• Liaise with staff in the preparation of outside broadcasts, promote Near co-op at Outside broadcasts, assist with floor management of outside broadcasts.
• Support Near outreach co-ordinator with outreach activities- meeting groups outside the office, presenting Near outside at different events.
• Promotion/communication of Near Co-op activities:
• Liaise with Near staff regarding the promotion of station activities, from programming to training
• Merchandising of promotional material, printing and its distribution
• Support communications objectives and communications plans
• Design, edit and produce publications such as posters and invitations
• Assist with various projects as requested to ensure the Near Co-op operates effectively and meets business and membership requirements

Person Specifications

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience needed

• Good general level of education
• Competent in Information Technology skills and social media platforms
• Punctuality, reliability
• Good Organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Photoshop or any other similar software to design posters/fliers
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own work to meet agreed objectives
• Ability to work as part of a team

 (Other Desirable Skills, Abilities & Experience)

• Full driving licence
• Experience in dealing with community and voluntary organisations
• Ability to facilitate work of team members
• Flexibility regarding meeting agreed deadlines
• Ability to empathise with marginalised groups
• Adapts well in a dynamic work environment

NB: Applicants for this position must qualify for CE employment scheme (applicants must be in receipt of Social welfare payment for 12 month or longer and be aged 25 or over.)