Communications and Events Officer

The Digital Hub; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Codema is seeking a Communications and Events Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver communications, digital marketing and events across national and EU-funded projects, supporting the Decarbonising Dublin Summit and various workshops, webinars and training sessions.

Based in Dublin, you will create engaging content for digital channels, coordinate stakeholders and sponsors, manage registrations, and ensure high-quality outputs across websites and social media.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in communications, marketing, events or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing digital channels including websites and social media.
• Experience coordinating events, workshops, webinars or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver Codema events, including the Decarbonising Dublin Summit.
• Manage registrations, speakers, sponsors and venues.
• Develop event materials and social media graphics.
• Coordinate outreach to priority audiences and promote events online.
• Support project communications across national and EU-funded projects.
• Create engaging content for digital channels and maintain websites.

Skills

Event management

Communications

Public relations

Digital marketing

Content creation

Social media management

Stakeholder engagement

Writing/editing

Project management

Education

Third-level qualification in communications/marketing/events or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Home Jobs Communications and Events Officer

Codema are currently hiring for a Communications and Events Officer to join their team.

About The Role:

This exciting role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a professional background in communications, marketing, public relations and/or event management to join one of Ireland’s leading not-for-profit organisations working in the energy and climate action sector.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering Codema’s communications, digital marketing and events programme, working across a diverse range of national and EU-funded projects and organisational activities. This will include supporting the delivery of Codema’s flagship Decarbonising Dublin Summit, coordinating workshops, webinars, conferences and training events, developing engaging content for our digital channels and supporting project communications.

With Codema at the forefront of Dublin’s transition to a low-carbon future, this role provides a unique opportunity to help communicate complex energy and climate topics in an accessible and engaging way, build awareness among a wide range of audiences and support meaningful action towards a more sustainable Dublin.

Key Responsibilities:

Event coordination

The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, organisation and delivery of Codema events, including the Decarbonising Dublin Summit, Codema’s flagship event.

• Managing event registration and attendee databases.
• Identifying and securing speakers and session moderators and providing guidance and support in advance of the event.
• Identifying, securing and liaising with event sponsors.
• Coordinating event logistics, including venue, catering, audiovisual requirements and other suppliers.
• Developing event materials, such as programmes, sponsorship packs, presentations and social media graphics.
• Coordinating stakeholder outreach to promote the event to priority audiences.
• Promoting the event across digital channels, including email, e-newsletters, websites and social media.
• Leading the organisation and delivery of other Codema events, including workshops, webinars, information sessions and training events for a range of audiences, such as local authorities, public sector and government organisations, communities, industry stakeholders, EU partners and the wider public.
• Coordinating events associated with Codema’s EU-funded project work (see further details below), including webinars, workshops, conferences and training sessions.
• Organising Codema events as part of wider annual programmes, such as Dublin Climate Action Week , and coordinating with external event partners and stakeholders.

Project communications and dissemination

The successful candidate will support the communication and dissemination activities of Codema’s national and EU-funded projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and coordinating communications activities and materials to promote project outputs, activities and key messages to relevant audiences.
• Organising project-related events, where required, including workshops, webinars, conferences and training sessions.
• Working closely with project managers and project leads to ensure all communication and dissemination activities are delivered on time and to a consistently-high standard.
• Creating engaging, accessible and creative digital content tailored to different audiences and platforms.
• Planning and publishing regular content across Codema’s social media channels and supporting the growth of Codema’s online audiences
• Writing and publishing news articles and maintaining up-to-date website content
• Supporting the planning, content development and distribution of regular e-newsletters
• Promoting Codema’s events, projects, publications and activities across relevant digital channels.

General communications

The successful candidate will also support a range of wider communications activities across the organisation, including:

• Creating content and supporting the design and production of promotional and informational materials, including brochures, reports, leaflets and infographics.
• Supporting the preparation of award applications, where required.
• Assisting with the drafting of press releases and supporting media engagement and coordination, where required.

Other relevant tasks as may be required to contribute to the wider objectives of the company.

• A relevant third-level qualification in communications, marketing, event management, public relations, journalism or a related discipline.
• At least three years’ relevant professional experience in communications, marketing, events or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering events, workshops, webinars or conferences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and engaging content for different audiences.
• Experience managing digital communications channels, including websites, social media and e-newsletters.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience engaging and liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• A strong interest in climate action, sustainability and the energy transition.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Ability to work with a team and on own initiative.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

Additional Skills that would be a distinct advantage:

• Familiarity with EU-funded or publicly funded projects, including communications and dissemination requirements.
• Graphic design skills / experience using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience producing or editing video, photography or other multimedia content.
• A good working knowledge of AI tools and their potential to improve efficiency, productivity and workflows within the team.
• Knowledge of Irish climate and energy policy or a strong interest in developing expertise in this area.

Codema is an Equal Opportunities Employer.