Programme Coordinator - Midwest (Part Time)

Jai; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous Defined Contribution pension scheme

Accrued additional annual leave

Paid sick leave

Educational assistance

Life Assurance & Income Protection Scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Job summary

An educational organization in Ireland is seeking a part-time Programme Coordinator to manage relationships with business partners and schools. The role involves recruiting volunteers, supporting training, and coordinating logistics for educational programs. Applicants should have a third-level qualification, excellent communication skills, and project management experience. Flexible hours and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful relationship management.
• Ability to conduct volunteer training online and in person.
• Operational management skills to coordinate business volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Recruit business volunteers from supporting companies.
• Manage logistics to ensure positive experiences.
• Liaise with school authorities for briefings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Relationship management

Fluent English communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Third level qualification or equivalent work experience

Job description

Junior Achievement Ireland is part of a worldwide organisation, which seeks to highlight the importance of remaining in education to young people. Our purpose is to inspire young people to realise their potential by valuing their education and developing the skills and attitudes needed to shape their own future.

The Role of the Programme Coordinator

We are recruitinga Programme Coordinator for a permanent, part time position based in the Midwest region (including Clare, Limerick and Tipperary) with the option to work from home on a number of days a week, to be agreed with the successful candidate.

This positionwill focus onmanaging key relationships with our partners in business and education. The majority of the role is based in the Midwest region. They will be a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is energetic and enthusiastic, with the capacity to engage and motivate others. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be innovative and self-motivated with a flexible approach to work. The candidate will be a strong team player with fluent English communication skills (both written and oral),haveproject management skills, excellent relationship management and presentation skills.

It is essential that the candidate has a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

It is desirable that the candidate has an interest in non-formal educational activities for young people and has the potential to motivate and encourage volunteers from corporate environments to provide quality learning experiences for primary and second level students. Spoken Irish would be beneficial, but not essential.

The Programme Coordinator position involves:

• Recruiting business volunteers from JAI supporting companies.
• Building relationships with JAI companies and schools.
• Developing a full understanding of JAI suite of programmes.
• Supporting all JAI volunteers through the phases of induction, training and delivery in both virtual and in-person learning environments.
• Managing all the logistics involved in ensuring participating schools and volunteers enjoy a positive and productive experience throughout the delivery of JAI programmes.
• Liaising with school authorities to ensure teachers are fully briefed and students can optimize their time on the JAI programmes.
• Event management.
• General administration.

Candidate Requirements

• A third level qualification or equivalent work experience, relevant to the performance of the role.
• A proven track record of successful relationship management.
• The ability to conduct volunteer training (online and in person), manage projects, and deliver to strict deadlines.
• Operational management skills to co-ordinate the work of business volunteers from our supporting organisations as well as meeting the expectations of principals and teachers in our partner schools.
• Proven ability as a multitasker and ‘self-starter’- this is an extremely fast-paced role and requires the individual to manage several projects involving multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Upon completion of a probationary period, this role will include the following benefits:

• Flexible hours
• Generous Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Accrued additional annual leave
• Paid sick leave
• Educational assistance
• Life Assurance & Income Protection Scheme
• Bike to Work scheme

How to apply

Applicants should email their CV and a cover letter to Teresa Leahy at [e-mail] by Friday, 14 November 2025. The cover letter should addressthe essential requirements and convey the applicant’s understanding of this role based on the job specifications listed above.Only CVs including a cover letter and sent to this email address will be considered.

Junior Achievement Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We do not require the support of recruitment agencies at this time.