Communications & Impact Assistant

City of Dublin YMCA; Dublin; Hybride; EUR 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

YMCA Dublin is seeking a Communications professional to join our team in Dublin. This full-time, permanent role offers a 37.5-hour week with a 6-month probation and hybrid work from Dublin hubs (min. 2 days/week at Aungier St).

The salary is €31,000 with 20 days annual leave. The successful candidate will deliver communications across childcare, youth, fitness and community services, and support data-driven impact reporting.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification (min Level 7) or equivalent practical experience in communications, marketing, PR, or related field.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in communications, digital media, or PR administration.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills adapted for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience with social media platforms, content creation tools, and analytics.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities under tight deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Communications: help deliver communications plans, campaign ideas, and delegated comms across childcare, youth, fitness, and community services.
• Draft, edit, and post content for social media, newsletters, website, and promotional materials.
• Research audiences, plan/evaluate event comms, and monitor web analytics.
• Manage digital media archives (photos/videos) in line with brand standards.
• Impact: Gather feedback and data from staff, volunteers, and service users.
• Help design survey tools and frameworks to evaluate service goals.
• Prepare data for quarterly/annual impact reports, donor updates, and grant applications (with the Grant Writer).
• Track digital engagement metrics for Senior Management reporting.

Connaissances

Communication

Social media

Content creation

Analytics

Organisation

Deadline management

Formation

Degree in communications/PR

Outils

Canva

Photoshop

Email marketing tools

Description du poste

YMCA DUBLIN, 1 Whitefriars, Aungier Street, Dublin 2, D02 AE40

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Organisation: YMCA Dublin

Contract & Hours: Full-time, Permanent (6-month probation) | 37.5 hrs/week

Salary & Leave: €31,000 | 20 days annual leave

Location: Hybrid / Dublin Hubs (min. 2 days/week at Aungier St)

YMCA Dublin is a non-profit building healthy, secure, and connected communities via affordable childcare, dynamic youth work, and integrated community support. Surpluses are reinvested into core services.

Purpose: Ensure everyone has the opportunity to belong to healthy, connected communities.

Mission: Deliver accessible childcare, youth work, and family support via sustainable Community Hubs.

Values: Welcoming, Inclusive, Empowering, Caring, Responsible.

Key Responsibilities

• Communications: Help deliver communications plans, campaign ideas, and delegated comms across childcare, youth, fitness, and community services.
• Draft, edit, and post content for social media, newsletters, website, and promotional materials.
• Research audiences, plan/evaluate event comms, and monitor web analytics.
• Manage digital media archives (photos/videos) in line with brand standards.
• Impact: Gather feedback and data from staff, volunteers, and service users.
• Help design survey tools and frameworks to evaluate service goals.
• Prepare data for quarterly/annual impact reports, donor updates, and grant applications (with the Grant Writer).
• Track digital engagement metrics for Senior Management reporting.

Candidate Profile

Essential Criteria:

• Third-level qualification (Min. Level 7) or equivalent practical experience in communications, marketing, PR, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in communications, digital media, or PR administration.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills adapted for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience with social media platforms, content creation tools, and analytics.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities under tight deadlines.

Desirable Criteria:

• Non-profit/voluntary sector experience.
• Proficiency with design (Canva/Photoshop) and email marketing tools.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail in data collection and impact measurement.

Core Competencies

• Comms & Interpersonal: Engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative & Digital: Strong copywriting, storytelling, and digital content creation.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving and self-motivation.
• Organisation: Effective prioritization of creative and administrative tasks.
• Technical: Skilled in office software, digital asset management, and CRMs.
• Values Alignment: Passion for YMCA Dublin’s mission and values.

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

• This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working
• Sector: other service activities