THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT LASC
OPEN POSITIONS

We are looking for a new CHAIRPERSON (voluntary basis)

If you would like to nominate yourself or another person (must have paid LASC membership), please send an email to info@lasc.ie

The LASC chairperson will be responsible for the following:

• Oversight of the organisation and staff – Education Officer and Administration Officer
• Organise committee meetings and liaise with the rest of the committee on tasks and committee recruitment (Secretary, Treasurer, Finances and Fundraising
• Liaise with the Administration Officer in relation to issues such as the office.
• Approve large payments
• Provide induction to new staff members
• Liaise with LASC members
• Represent LASC in official meetings.

More information on the role of the chairperson in a charity can be found here.

Important issues to be considered

• LASC chairperson must have a real interest in Latin American issues in the region and within Ireland and Europe.
• LASC is going through a financial crisis and we need someone to lead the fundraising sub committee.
• The Chair must be located in the Republic of Ireland.
• The Chair must be fluent in English and ideally Spanish or Portuguese.

WE ARE ALSO LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING ROLES

Secretary:

Responsibilities

• Administration and compliance
• Preparing for board meetings
• Taking meeting minutes
• This role is voluntary and flexible for remote work.
• Must be advanced/fluent in English and Spanish or Portuguese

Treasurer: 

Responsibilities

• To monitor income and expenditure
• Able to communicate with non-financial board members
• To manage financial risk
• To plan budgets and cash flow
• To craft a financial policy and procedures
• This role is voluntary and flexible for remote work.
• Must be advanced/fluent in English and Spanish or Portuguese

Fundraising officer

Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for making recommendations to the committee
• To support with the implementation of courses, events and other services that LASC could offer to increase the organisations' income.
• Support fundraising events as required.
• Maximise all fundraising opportunities with stakeholder management and network expanse.
• This role is voluntary and flexible for remote work most of the time.
• Must be advanced/fluent in English and Spanish or Portuguese

Please state your interest in one of these roles at info@lasc.ie