Current Vacancies
Youth Work Ireland is a Federation of 20 local youth services who deliver quality youth work programmes and projects to young people in Ireland. We are a rights-based and youth-led organisation and through our network we promote an open, inclusive integrated and accessible approach to working with and for young people.
Our Generation Vacancies
Our Generation Coordinator – Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Role overview:
Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the position of Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan.
The role will require a resourceful and committed individual capable of meeting ambitious targets across a large catchment. Managing a team of four staff, the Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the programme including staff/financial management, planning and reporting.
The initial phase of the programme will require the coordinator to plan the delivery of evidence informed youth work programmes.
About Our Generation
Investment area 3.3 Youth mental health and wellbeing
This will support additional, non-formal provision activity involving cross community and cross-border multi-partner collaborative approaches, which will lead to improved understanding of youth mental health and wellbeing issues and the sharing of best practice across the Programme Area to improve service delivery.
Job Description
Find full job description here
Application Process
11th September 2024 please email an up to date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to Matthew Seebach mseebach@youthworkireland.ie
13th September 2024 – Notice of interview wills will be sent to shortlisted candidates
Week of the 16th of September Interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place in Youth Work Ireland Louth
Policy Statement: Youth Work Ireland is committed to equal opportunity and its Recruitment and Selection procedure is in full compliance with all legal requirements. At all times, applicants will be treated in a fair and consistent manner, and discrimination will not be tolerated in respect of age, gender, race, disability, family status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or membership of the Traveller community.
Our Generation Administrator
Role overview:
Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the position of Our Generation Administrator
The role will require an individual comfortable supporting a busy and diverse team working to provide a wide range of supports to young people in cooperation with Youth Work Ireland members. The administrator will provide a key support role in the areas of finance, reporting, and communications as well as a broad range of other duties.
The initial phase of the programme will require the administrator to set up the administrative supports for the programme team in cooperation with Youth Work Ireland National Office staff.
About Our Generation
Investment area 3.3 Youth mental health and wellbeing
This will support additional, non-formal provision activity involving cross community and cross-border multi-partner collaborative approaches, which will lead to improved understanding of youth mental health and wellbeing issues and the sharing of best practice across the Programme Area to improve service delivery.
Job Description
Find full job description here
Application Process
11th September 2024 please email an up to date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to Matthew Seebach mseebach@youthworkireland.ie
13th September 2024 – Notice of interview wills will be sent to shortlisted candidates
Week of the 16th of September Interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place in Youth Work Ireland Louth
Policy Statement: Youth Work Ireland is committed to equal opportunity and its Recruitment and Selection procedure is in full compliance with all legal requirements. At all times, applicants will be treated in a fair and consistent manner, and discrimination will not be tolerated in respect of age, gender, race, disability, family status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or membership of the Traveller community.
Amplify Coordinator – Louth, Cavan and Monaghan
Role overview:
Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the position of Youth Work Ireland Amplify Coordinator for Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. Managing a team of three staff, the Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the programme including staff/financial management, planning and reporting.
About Amplify
The key objective of Investment Area 3.2 is to: ‘enhance the capacity of children and young people to form positive and effective relationships with others of a different background, develop their confidence and future potential, and contribute towards the creation of a more cohesive society’.
Specifically, the AMPLIFY project will engage young people who are disadvantaged, excluded or marginalised and who are aged 14-24 yrs across defined regions and communities in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.
Through an established and creative partnership, underpinned by youth work principles and practices (youth participation and co-design), we will maximise the reach to young people who have fallen on hard times and who experience volatile and chaotic lives and where their vulnerability is heightened. Young people who are at risk of anti-social influences, unemployment and who have languishing mental health will be prioritised.
Job Description
Find full job description here
Application Process
11th September 2024 please email an up to date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to Matthew Seebach mseebach@youthworkireland.ie
13th September 2024 – Notice of interview wills will be sent to shortlisted candidates
Week of the 16th of September Interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place in Youth Work Ireland Louth
Policy Statement: Youth Work Ireland is committed to equal opportunity and its Recruitment and Selection procedure is in full compliance with all legal requirements. At all times, applicants will be treated in a fair and consistent manner, and discrimination will not be tolerated in respect of age, gender, race, disability, family status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or membership of the Traveller community.
Youth Work Ireland North Connaught is recruiting for a Chief Executive officer
Youth Work Ireland North Connaught is now inviting applications from suitably qualified, motivated and experienced individuals with the vision and drive required to lead our organisation.
The successful candidates will work closely with the Board of Youth Work Ireland North Connaught to deliver our new strategic plan 2024-2027. The successful candidate will also work closely with key personnel across Youth Work Ireland North Connaught to ensure our services, facilities and projects continue to be responsive to the needs of the families, communities, and young people that we work with.
The CEO will have oversight of the management finance, governance and compliance portfolio across the organisation as well as ensuring that all reporting and auditing requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.
As well as leading a very committed staff team across Youth Work Ireland North Connaught, the CEO will foster, develop, and promote the role of volunteers across Youth Work Ireland North Connaught.
Working closely, collaboratively and effectively with a range of external strategic partners and funders (both statutory and non- statutory), and in particular with Youth Work Ireland, is key role for the new CEO.
If you feel you have the experience, drive and passion for the work and ethos of Youth Work Ireland North Connaught we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must have:
- A recognised third level qualification relevant to the post.
- Minimum 3-5 years senior management experience in youth and community sector or the border voluntary sector.
- Financial acumen and resource management experience.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and networking skills.
- High degree of integrity and leadership to lead a dynamic and committed staff team
- An excellent level of I.T, social media and administrative skills.
- Imaginative, flexible and can-do approach.
- A commitment to the ethos, values, history, and culture of Youth Work Ireland North Connaught.
A competitive salary will be negotiated with the right candidate with the skills, experience and vision required to lead this unique organisation.
Completed signed application together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position (250 words) should be sent by email to: bkiernan@youthworkireland.ie.
Application Documentation
- Job Description>>
- Job Application Form>>
- Youth Work Ireland North Connaught Annual Report 2022>>
- Youth Work Ireland Strategic Plan 2024-2027>
Closing date for receipt of applications by 5.00 p.m. Thursday 29th August 2024
Youth Work Ireland and all its affiliated members are equal opportunities employers. Full Driving License and own transport required.
- 1st interviews will take place on Monday 23rd September: Slots allocated to shortlisted candidates between10am – 2pm on zoom. A link will be sent to shortlisted candidates.
- 2nd interviews will take place at Mullingar Park Hotel from between 10am – 1pm on Wednesday 2nd Oct 2024
If you feel you have the experience, drive and passion for the work and ethos of Youth Work Ireland North Connaught we would love to hear from you.
Placements and Internships in Youth Work Ireland
From time to time Youth Work Ireland National Office takes on student or people seeking temporary placements to support their studies or work experience. This is done on a case-by-case basis.
If you are interesting in speaking to us about a work placement please contact placements@youthworkireland.ie
