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Four new roles advertised by Age Action

Published 29/02/2016

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We're delighted to announce that we are now hiring for four positions at Age Action in Administration, IT and Fundraising, based at our offices in Dublin and Cork.

Age Action is the leading advocacy organisation on ageing and older people in Ireland.  Our mission is to achieve fundamental change in the lives of all older people by eliminating age discrimination, promoting positive ageing and securing their right to comprehensive and high quality services. Our vision is that Ireland becomes the best country in which to grow older.

To support those objectives, we are currently advertising four posts: Assistant Community Employment Supervisor, Database and IT Support Manager, National Fundraising Officer and Regional Fundraising Officer (Cork)

Assistant Community Employment Supervisor (Ref: ACESF16)

This is a three month contract to cover sick leave which may be extended.  The successful candidate must have experience in Community Development and Training and a third level qualification.  The salary for this post is currently €22,334 to €28,228.  Placement on the scale will be determined by the Department of Social Protection who fund our Community Employment Programme.

Click here for more details on the Assistant Community Employment Supervisor role

Database and IT Support Manager (Ref: CRMF16)

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in Microsoft Customer Relationship Management (CRM).  The role would suit a candidate with a degree in Computer Science or Business Administration or equivalent work experience.  This is a very diverse and challenging role and the right person will need to have the ability to stay calm under pressure and keep focused on what is required.  The post is a full-time one-year fixed term contract based in Dublin with the possibility for renewal.  The salary is €33,725 gross per annum.

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National Fundraising Officer (Ref: NFOF16)

The successful candidate will have excellent communications, presentation and writing skills. They should have a minimum of three years experience in fundraising and/or marketing/sales with a proven track record of successfully delivering fundraising campaigns, organising and running successful community-based fundraising events and legacy campaigns on a national basis.  Applicants must also have experience of working with and managing volunteers.  The post is a full-time one-year fixed term contract based in Dublin.  The salary is €41,023.  The post may be renewed based on achieving set targets.

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Regional Fundraising Officer, Cork (Ref: RFOF16)

The successful candidate will have excellent communications, presentation and writing skills. They should have a minimum of three years experience in fundraising and/or marketing/sales with a proven track record of successfully delivering fundraising campaigns, organising and running successful community-based fundraising events at local level.  Applicants must also have experience of working with and managing volunteers.  The post is a full-time one-year fixed term contract based in Cork.  The salary is €35,363 gross per annum. The post may be renewed based on achieving set targets.

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Applications for all these roles by letter outlining your suitability for the post (maximum 300 words), quoting job reference with CV and details of two referees in Word format by email to recruitment@ageaction.ie by 12 noon on Friday, March 18th, 2016.  Interviews scheduled for week beginning April 18th, 2015.

Age Action is opposed to discrimination and the best candidate will be appointed regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity or other grounds. Being over 50 years of age will not be a disadvantage.

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Age Action Ireland to benefit from Gas Networks Ireland Survey

Gas Networks Ireland is raising money for Age Action. If you've recently called their contact centre or had work done by them, you might receive a text from Gas Networks asking for your feedback. For every response received, they'll donate €2 to Age Action. There is no obligation to participate.

How It Works - If you've had contact with Gas Networks Ireland service centre or had work carried out by them, you may receive a message from Marie Lyster, their Customer Experience Manager. This message is an invitation to share your feedback. 

By providing feedback – only if you choose to – you'll be supporting Age Action Ireland. For every piece of feedback received, Gas Networks Ireland will donate €2 to our organisation. This contribution can support our efforts to improve the lives of older people in Ireland.You won't be asked for any bank details or money. Gas Networks Ireland is handling all the donations.

If you would rather not get these texts, just let them know and you won’t be included.  If you are over 65yrs old, you can contact them directly on their Age-Friendly service.  See their contact details here.

For Corporate Clients- Please note that Gas Networks donate €50 for each qualitative interview their commercial customers take part in.

Details on Gas networks customer surveys is available here.

For more information about our work and other ways to get involved with Age Action, please click here.