Youth Education Programmes Coordinator

Jai; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Defined contribution pension scheme

Accrued additional annual leave

Paid sick leave

Educational assistance

Bike to Work scheme

Job summary

Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) seeks a Programme Coordinator for a full-time, permanent role based in Galway. The role requires building relationships with business volunteers, schools, and partner organisations, and involves travel to Mayo, Roscommon and Westmeath.

You will support induction, training and delivery of JAI programmes in both virtual and in-person environments, coordinating logistics, liaising with teachers, and ensuring a positive learning experience for students.

Qualifications

• A third level qualification or equivalent, relevant to the performance of the role.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proven track record of successful relationship management.
• Operational management skills to co-ordinate volunteer work with schools and partners.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting business volunteers from JAIsupporting companies.
• Building relationships with JAI companies and schools.
• Developing a full understanding of JAI suite of programmes.
• Supporting all JAI volunteers through induction, training and delivery in virtual and in-person environments.
• Managing logistics to ensure schools and volunteers have a positive experience.
• Liaising with school authorities to brief teachers and maximise student time on programmes.
• Event management.
• General administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Relationship management

Multitasker

Self-starter

Team player

Fluent English

Irish language

Education

Third level qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) seeks a Programme Coordinator for a full-time, permanent role based in Galway. The role requires building relationships with business volunteers, schools, and partner organisations, and involves travel to Mayo, Roscommon and Westmeath.

You will support induction, training and delivery of JAI programmes in both virtual and in-person environments, coordinating logistics, liaising with teachers, and ensuring a positive learning experience for students.