Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI)

MRCI works to advance the rights of migrant workers and their families at risk of exploitation, social exclusion, and discrimination. Founded in 2001, we work at the intersection of the labour market and immigration system, primarily with those employed in low-paid, precarious sectors of employment such as agriculture, food processing, restaurants and home care work. We support and empower people to take action both individually and collectively to claim their rights.

Campaigns Coordinator

As Campaigns Coordinator, you will be responsible for the coordination of a number of MRCI campaigns while ensuring MRCI’s community work model of participation, empowerment and collective action is central to these campaigns.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and coordinate effective campaigns across the work of MRCI.
• Research and develop policy to support campaign implementation
• Ensure the participation of affected communities and support leadership development in campaigns.
• Develop community members capacity in advocacy, public speaking, and campaigning.
• Engage policy and decision makers across the political spectrum to build support for MRCI’s strategic goals and campaigns.
• Provide information to the media, pitch stories and act as media spokesperson as required.
• Monitor political and social developments in the external environment and respond quickly to external shifts that could impact campaigns and projects.

Person specifications

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing successful advocacy or community engagement campaigns for change.
• Good working knowledge of Ireland’s political landscape.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including community members, policymakers, media representatives, and partner organisations.
• Ability to work in a diverse, multilingual and intercultural context.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the capacity to adapt to changing external circumstances.
• Ability to think strategically and set campaign goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to tackling injustice, anti-racism and advancing migrant worker rights.

Desirable

• Familiarity with government policies, legislative processes, and advocacy methods relevant to migrant rights.
• Knowledge or Ireland’s immigration system.
• Proven experience in community work.
• Proficiency with digital campaign tools and social media platforms.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range of €48,800 - €53,800 based on experience (negotiable)
• Full time 5 days, 35 hours per week
• This is a hybrid working role with a minimum of three days per week required in office
• The schedule of weekly hours is flexible and will likely include frequent evening and some weekend hours
• 25 days annual leave
• A diverse working environment with flexible and supportive working arrangements
• Pension contribution of 5% of salary to a PRSA

How to Apply

You need to email a CV and cover letter marked Campaigns Coordinator to hr@mrci.ie by 5:00 pm on Thursday, 16th January

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with direct experience of migration to Ireland. MRCI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information on MRCI, see www.mrci.ie