Policy and Participation Coordinator

Salary €40,368

Hours: Full-time, 35 hrs per week

Reporting To: Director of Advocacy and Communications

Supported By: Research and Advocacy Manager, Communications Coordinator, Digital Media Officer, Director of Communications and Advocacy.

Term: 1-year fixed term contract, renewable subject to funding and performance

Starting Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: 5pm, Monday August 19th

Overview

Belong To’s vision is for an Ireland where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) young people are equal, safe, and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences. We work with LGBTQ+ young people as equals to achieve our vision through youth work, changing attitudes, and research.

Our core values are those of inclusion, integrity, and respect, in an environment of honesty and openness. Our purpose is to create a welcoming, supportive, safe and fun space for LGBTQ+ young people. We are committed to collaboration and youth participation. We believe in solidarity and intersectional equality, and our work focuses on human rights and social justice. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in everything we do.

This is a dynamic role that centres on ensuring that the voice and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people are reflected in national policies and legislation. The Policy and Participation Coordinator will lead the organisation’s policy function across a range of areas related to the health, safety and equality of LGBTQ+ young people including education, mental health, sexual health, trans healthcare, drug and alcohol use, hate crime, national strategies relating to the LGBTQ+ community, and international policies relating to LGBTQ+ youth. This individual would work alongside the Youth Participation Youth Worker to ensure that the voice of LGBTQ+ youth is reflected in our policy, campaigns and communications.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and innovative team with a big impact.

Please see Job Description attached below.

Submitting an Application

Please submit a completed application form in advance of the deadline for applications of 5:00pm, Monday August 19th.

Applications should be submitted by email to: jobs@belongto.org. Please include “Policy and Participation Coordinator” in the subject line of the email.

We will inform candidates who have been successfully shortlisted. We regret that it is not possible to provide individualised feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview and we kindly request that you do not call or email seeking feedback. Feedback is available for candidates called to interview.

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify.