Community, Events & Digital Marketing Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Community, Events & Digital Marketing Assistant. The role supports member activities, coordinates events, manages digital content, and promotes the organization’s programs. Ideal candidates should have basic IT skills, a willingness to learn digital tools, and an interest in community engagement. This position allows for flexible hours up to 25 hours a week, making it great for those eligible through benefit schemes.

Qualifications

• Basic IT skills necessary for the position.
• Ability to follow structured processes for event coordination.
• Experience with social media platforms is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in‑person and online meet‑ups and member activities.
• Prepare event run‑sheets and manage attendance records.
• Support peer‑support group administration and logistics.

Skills

Basic IT skills (email, web platforms, Word)

Ability to follow structured processes

Willingness to learn marketing and digital tools

Experience with Canva or social media

Interest in events, digital media or community engagement

Familiarity with websites or basic content tools

Interest in community work and digital communication

Job description

Community, Events & Digital Marketing Assistant

THE EMPLOYER IS: NEURODIVERSITY SPARKThe Community, Events & Digital Marketing Assistant will support Spark’s member activities, meet‑ups, online community, peer‑support group administration, and public‑facing communications. The role combines event coordination, membership administration, digital content tasks, and community‑focused marketing. The post works alongside the Community Lead and Director of Sales to help deliver inclusive community experiences and promote Spark’s programmes across digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in‑person and online meet‑ups and member activities.
• Prepare event run‑sheets, resources, and accessibility checks.
• Manage registrations, attendance records, and follow‑up summaries.
• Support peer‑support group administration (materials, attendance, documentation).
• Update membership CRM records (tags, groups, notes).
• Assist with logistics for events and activities.
• Prepare materials and simple promotional content.
• Support external venue coordination.
• Record attendance and compile evaluation summaries.
• Produce simple Canva graphics for activities, workshops and updates.
• Upload event listings to the website and membership platform.
• Draft short social media posts (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).
• Update the events calendar and member announcements.
• Assist with basic analytics (engagement, attendance trends).
• Support PR tasks such as collecting content or preparing briefs.
• Help manage online community groups.
• Share approved updates and ensure engagement guidelines.
• Assist with scheduling monthly membership activity posts.

Skills and Qualifications

• Basic IT skills (email, web platforms, Word).
• Ability to follow structured processes.
• Willingness to learn marketing and digital tools.
• Experience with Canva or social media.
• Interest in events, digital media or community engagement.
• Familiarity with websites or basic content tools.
• Interest in community work and digital communication.

Further Information

The Employer is: NEURODIVERSITY SPARKJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.