Outreach and Training Coordinator

Closing Date extended to Monday 19th August

Main Function:

To build partnerships with local community and key target groups, promote and facilitate volunteer participation in the station and design and deliver training aimed at building the confidence and capacity of volunteers to ensure quality programming.

Key Responsibilities of post

OUTREACH:

• Create and foster links with local community groups, schools and other target groups
• Assist with promoting the station in the community and raising visibility.
• Contribute to planning and organising community-focused Station activities.
• Help with recruiting and retaining of volunteers

TRAINING:

• In conjunction with the manager prepare a comprehensive annual training plan
• Researching, identifying, sourcing and applying for training funding from state agencies, local authorities, European and Irish grants etc.
• Design and-deliver a programme of training aimed at building the confidence and capacity of volunteers to ensure quality programming.
• Deliver one to one training and feedback to volunteers when required.
• Induct and coordinate and deliver volunteer training
  Coordinate and facilitate work placements

This is a very versatile, ideal starter position where you will come into contact with all aspects of broadcasting. While all members of staff have individual job descriptions they are required to collaborate with all other staff. S/he may be expected to work in different locations and to undertake other duties from time to time including occasional weekend and evening work.

Essentials skills required for this post

• A strong working knowledge of broadcasting, radio production and techniques
• Experience of developing, planning and delivering training (with a ‘Train the Trainer’ qualification or willing to study towards qualification)
• Ability to communicate and work with a diverse range of individuals and organisations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own work to meet agreed objective
• Ability to work as part of a team