Job Title: Youth Officer, The DRUM
Reference Number: FRGJOB_1070

The Foróige DRUM Youth Project & Health Café was established in September 2009. It is funded by Kilkenny County Council and Tusla and administered by Foróige, The National Youth Development Organisation. The project aims to enable young people in Kilkenny City and County to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and the development of their community so as to enhance their life chances and to assist them in fulfilling their potential. The service is offered predominantly to 12-18 year olds, with many at levels 2 and 3 or the Hardiker model. However, there are targeted participants as young as 10 years and up to 24 years engaged in the service.

Please view the Job spec for full list of requirements.

• Education to National Diploma or Degree standard preferably in Youth / Community Work (note: candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications) (E)
• Is a current member of The Drum staff team (E)
• A minimum of 1 year relevant work experience in a similar role (E)
• Access to car and full driving licence (E)
• Ability to engage target group (E)
• Excellent team working skills (E)
• Knowledge and experience of Foróige and its programmes (E)

Applications for the above vacancy should be made by way of Foróige Application form which is available here.

The full job spec and Foróige application form are available to download from our website www.foroige.ie

The deadline for returning completed application forms is Thursday 16th of January at 12pm

Foróige is committed to a policy of Equality of Opportunity in its employment practices.