National Traveller Youth Training Officer 
Full-time (35 hours)

The Irish Traveller Movement (ITM) was founded in 1990 and is a national membership organisation representing Travellers and Traveller organisations across Ireland. ITM works collectively to represent the views of Travellers and Traveller organisations at a national and international level. We develop policies, and innovative ways to bring about change for Travellers in Ireland. One of our core principles is to challenge the racism that Travellers face in Ireland. We work to challenge the inequalities by promoting Traveller participation and leadership locally and nationally, by developing and sharing good practice, developing evidence-based research to inform our work and building strategic alliances with all who are committed to equality and human rights.

ITM is seeking a National Traveller Training Officer to work with its members, young Travellers and stakeholders in the delivery of a regional Traveller Youth Leadership Pilot Programme with the potential of rolling out the programmes in other regions, subject to funding.

The role is to:

• Work with ITM Members/ Young Travellers in the Cork/ Kerry Region to develop a Pilote Youth Leadership Programme based on the needs of young Travellers.
• Detached outreach and consultation with Traveller organisations and young Travellers in developing the leadership programme
• Establish a regional advisory committee consisting of key stakeholders
• Seek opportunities to further develop the Traveller youth leadership programme at a national level.
• Evaluate the leadership programme and identifying best practice for its potential rollout in other areas
• Ensuring compliance with best practice in youth work and working with young Travellers
• Responding to inquiries, organising meetings, taking minutes, and other general administration
• Work alongside the National Traveller Youth Forum officer to enhance Traveller Youth participation within ITM’s Traveller Youth Forum.
• To carry out other duties and actions as designated by the coordinator of the National Traveller Youth programme from time to time.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

Community development qualification or three years’ experience working directly within the sector.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, highly capable of working independently and with a strong work ethic.
• Strong empathetic nature, with a genuine passion for Travellers Human rights in Ireland.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to problem solve, and find solutions.
• Experience working in a non-profit or membership-based organisation is an
• advantage.
• Strong facilitation and training skills
• Experience of CRM databases.
• Good written communications skills, including ability to draft summary and reports
• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, Internet and PowerPoint.

Desirable Requirements

• Commitment to a Traveller Led Movement
• A good knowledge of Traveller culture and issues
• Experience of working with disadvantaged and marginalised groups

Salary: €36,000 €42.000 commensurate with experience.
Pension: Zurich life matched up to 5% PRSA contribution.
Contract and Work hours: Fixed-term contract until December 31
Full time (35 hours per week).
Start Date: February 2025

Closing date for applications is Monday 20th January 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 27th January 2025

To apply: 

Please return CV with a cover letter that highlights your relevant skills and outlines your interest in the position to jobs@itmtrav.ie or post to The Irish Traveller Movement, 4-5 Eustace Street, Dublin 2.

Any queries contact Rosemarie Maughan on 085 8517921

Note: As this work involves contact with young people, candidates under consideration for employment in this role will be subject to Garda vetting. The Post will require travel so access to a car and full driving licence is essential.

The ITM is an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications from the Traveller community.