SpunOut.ie is an award winning youth media organisation with a growing national reputation for innovation and impact. Our mission is to empower young people throughout Ireland with information, tools, resources and opportunities to create positive change in their own lives and in their communities. SpunOut.ie is the sole programme of the Community Creations charity.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
We are currently recruiting an experienced Administrator, reporting to the CEO and Management team.
This role requires an enthusiastic, organised and experienced person to manage our growing office and provide administrative support to our staff and volunteers online and in-house.
The successful candidate will have excellent administrative, communication, PC, internet and email skills and will be interested in social change, health, youth and media issues.
Closing date for applications is: 12 noon, Friday October 26th
Community Creations is an equal opportunities employer.
Job specification
Key responsibilities include
- Office management
- Database management
- Accounts and payroll administration
- Basic website administration (training provided)
- Communication and liaison between staff and volunteers
- Reporting
- Filing
- Supporting SpunOut.ie staff team, including:
- PR and communications support
- Fundraising support
- Ad-hoc project support - Dealing with queries
- General office and administrative duties
Essential: education and experience
- A relevant qualification with a minimum of 2 years experience in a busy office environment
- Experience of administration including management of finances, payroll, filing and office management
Essential: skills, attributes and criteria
- High proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Powerpoint and Access
- Experience of managing databases
- Excellent email and internet skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Interest in youth, health, media and social issues
- Understanding of online opportunities and operating environment
- Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willing to work flexible hours and travel as required
- Clear Garda record
Desirable
- Youth, health, media or community sector experience
- Child protection training
Benefits
- Friendly, creative city centre workplace
- Be part of a young, growing, award-winning national organisation
- Opportunity to learn new skills and make a difference
Terms and conditions
- Based at our Galway City office in Quay St., Galway
- 40 hours per week (flexible)
- €25,000 - €30,000 per annum depending on experience
- 6 month initial contract with potential to renew
Application process
Phase 1
Phase 1 Is now closed
Phase 2
1. Oct 18th – 26th: Review and short-listing of applicants.
2. Oct 26th – 27th: Short-listed applicants notified.
3. Oct 31st - Nov 2nd:Interviews in Galway
4. Nov 5th - Reference checking and second interviews.
5. Nov 6th - Candidates notified of outcome.
6. Start date:ASAP.
Notes
- Only online applications considered
- Review, short-listing and final decision by recruitment committee
- Canvassing will disqualify
- Dates and details may vary



