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Community Engagement Officer – Dublin and Surrounding Areas
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and advocating for the rights of people affected by dementia to quality supports and services.
Our vision is an Ireland where people on the journey of dementia are valued, can realise their rights and exercise choice, and are living well where they choose.
A national non-profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centred, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core.
The ASI is currently recruiting a Community Engagement Officer for our Community Engagement Service. This is a hybrid role that will be based in Dublin and surrounding areas such as Louth, Kildare, Wicklow etc. with offices based in National Office, Temple Road, Blackrock, Dublin, A94 N8Y0.
The Community Engagement Officer's primary responsibility is to Support the Community Engagement program in all elements of the implementation of the ASI's Community Engagement Strategy.
To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a community engagement or comparable role working regionally. A level 6 qualification and or relevant experience in relevant areas such as marketing, Communications, Community Development, event Management is also required.
The successful candidate should have Excellent English and telephone marketing skills, Knowledge and experience of applying for funding and an understanding of dementia and related issues.
The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving license as the role will involve travel across the country.
Salary will be commensurate with the care sector, and dependent on relevant experience.
This is a permanent, full-time contract working 35 hours per week.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role and send it to the HR Team (recruit@alzheimer.ie)
Closing date for applications is Friday 11th April 2025.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
