Applications are invited for the position of:

Development Worker - Monaghan Volunteer Centre

Full Time, permanent position

Monaghan Integrated Development (MID) is a Local Development Company which implements a number of state and EU funded programmes in County Monaghan. The Volunteer Centre was established in 2006 and is an important initiative delivered by MID for supporting community and voluntary activity in the county.

Monaghan Volunteer Centre promotes and supports volunteering in Co. Monaghan by working with not-for-profit organisations and individuals interested in volunteering. They identify volunteering opportunities with community and voluntary organisations and match volunteers with relevant skills to available opportunities.

Job Role:

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to develop the activities of the centre. This will include working with community and voluntary organisations and people interested in volunteering, promoting volunteering, maintaining a database of volunteering opportunities and volunteers, running volunteering projects and further duties as set out in the job description.

A permanent full time contact (35 hours per week) will be offered, subject to satisfactory completion of probation.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• A relevant third level qualification and/or experience in a relevant discipline
• Must demonstrate excellent inter-personal, facilitation and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Have strong IT skills and social media skills, including experience of use for an organisation/group/business.
• Experience of working with community/voluntary groups, in either a paid or voluntary position – ideally including volunteer management experience
• Experience of delivering training or presenting information to groups.
• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Own their own car and a clean driving licence

Interviews will be competency based and shortlisting will apply on the basis of information provided in your CV / supporting statement. A panel may be formed for the purposes of future recruitment requirements. The selection criteria are based on the information provided in the advertisement and the Job Specification. Assessment of applicants will take account of information provided in their application.

A full Job Specification and Person Specification is available on www.midl.ie or by emailing info@midl.ie.

Application Process:

To apply for the position please forward your Curriculum Vitae and supporting statement (max 500 words) stating why you have applied for this position and outlining any knowledge / expertise / attributes which you consider pertinent to this position to info@midl.ie by 5pm Friday 23rd May.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend for interview during the week of 9th June.

Monaghan Integrated Development CLG is committed to equality of opportunity.