Fundraising Marketing Assistant
Trócaire, Ireland
Job Description
Trócaire works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities in over 20 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to bring about lasting change. Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world where; people’s dignity is ensured and rights are respected; basic needs are met and resources are shared equitably; people have control over their own lives; those in power act for the common good.
A temporary Fundraising amp; Marketing assistant role in the Philanthropy /Major Donors unit has become available in Trócaire’s Fundraising and Marketing Team voted Ireland’s Fundraising team of the Year in 2019.
The Fundraising and Marketing function within the Ireland Division in Trócaire is responsible for raising income from the public in Ireland, increasing awareness and understanding of Trócaire and engaging donors and potential supporters in our work.
The Philanthropy unit is responsible for the stewardship of existing Major donors to Trócaire and growing new donor recruitment at Major donor level from individuals, corporates and religious orders
Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Advisor, this is a specific time contract of 6 months and is based in Maynooth with blended work from home.
Safeguarding Programme Participants Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding people within our programmes from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Key Duties amp; Responsibilities
Requirements
Person Specification Essential Requirements
(E) Qualification Third level or equivalent
(E) Experience Strong experience in administration and relationship building environments
(E) Skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are essential
(E) Qualities Enthusiastic about overseas development and a keen interest in the mission of Trócaire
(E) Other An informed understanding of Trócaire’s work, both in the developing world and at home in Ireland.
Benefits
For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits, a friendly and supportive working environment.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th October 2021.
At Trócaire, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of performance and integrity in line with our organisational values. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs. Trócaire is committed to creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, recruiting and employing staff from diverse backgrounds and with diverse identities, at all levels in the organisation. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disability. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabili