Fundraising and Community Engagement Assistant

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Seal Rescue Ireland: Fundraising and Community Engagement Assistant

Background

Seal Rescue Ireland (SRI) is a registered charity that operates a busy marine animal rescue and rehabilitation centre located in Courtown, Co. Wexford, Ireland. As the only facility that rehabilitates seals within the Republic of Ireland, SRI responds to strandings nationwide. Most reports are for young grey and common seal pups found sick, injured, or orphaned across the Irish coastline. In addition, SRI pursues understanding and public engagement of ocean conservation and sustainability through research, education, community outreach, and habitat restoration programmes.

Job Summary

The Fundraising and Community Engagement Assistant will report directly to the Community Engagement Manager and will assist in delivering and developing SRI’s conservation engagement and fundraising programmes. This dynamic role will build on a range of skills relating to community outreach, education, media, communications, and fundraising. The candidate will be expected to commit to 40-hr per week, for a minimum of 6 months, but longer-term commitments are encouraged. This role starts as a volunteer position, however, food, accommodation, utilities, and basic living needs are provided, and a monthly stipend will be added after a training period and evaluation is completed.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Fundraising:

• Support in the development and implementation of fundraising programmes, including 3rd party, corporate and intern fundraising campaigns across various platforms
• Assist with donor relationship management
• Assist with corporate outreach for sponsorship and charity of the year partnerships.
• Assist in record keeping of monthly donation reports on various platforms (i.e. Facebook, PayPal giving fund, Benevity, website, etc.).
• Assist in the development and coordination of adoptions and memberships programmes
• Support the media team in developing content for social media and monthly e-Newsletter
• Assist in the management of in-person and virtual events including live streams, raffles, auctions, twitch streams, centre tours, talks and presentations.

Community Engagement:

• Provide support on community engagement and education activities (i.e. public opinion surveys, corporate volunteer days, presentations for schools/community groups, etc.)
• Network and liaise with key community stakeholders
• Research and initiate new conservation projects and improve upon existing projects Support Media & Marketing activities
• Assist in educational tours at the centre and any other related duties as assigned

Desired Knowledge, Education and Experience:

• Previous experience in a related position (fundraising, community engagement, education, or similar)
• University degree in a related field of study (e.g. business management, marine science etc.) is considered an asset, though an equivalent combination of experience and education will also be considered.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, including well-developed public speaking skills.
• Strong ability to work with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays Photography, video editing, and graphic design skills preferred but not required

Competencies and Behaviours:

In order to successfully meet the requirements of the position, the following competencies and behaviours must be demonstrated:

• Ability to take direction, and operate well within a team environment
• Ability to be energetic, resilient and maintain a sense of humour and positive attitude
• Ability to multitask efficiently, maintain organisation, meet deadlines, and adapt to dynamic needs as they arise
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
• Must be solution-oriented with a high degree of personal initiative and effective problem-solving skills

Application Deadline: 14th March 2022.

Please visit our opportunities webpage to download our application form: https://www.sealrescueireland.org/opportunities/

Please send your application form, resume, cover letter and two reference letters to: events@sealrescueireland.org

Attention: Fundraising and Community Engagement Internship.