Community and Schools Engagement Manager
Community and Schools
Engagement Manager
Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Clondalkin Community Facilities (CCF) is a new organisation, responsible for management, governance and operations of three
community centres in North Clondalkin.The three community facilities overseen under management by CCF are based in Balgaddy,
Neilstown and Rowlagh, all in the North-Clondalkin area of South Dublin County. The three centres are owned by South Dublin
County Council, who provide a management license to the CCF Board of Clondalkin Community Facilities, a company limited by
guarantee, with a Board of locally elected directors, including representatives from South Dublin County Council, the local community
and key stakeholders. YMCA Dublin is engaged by CCF to oversee and manage the day-to-day operation of the community facilities
on behalf of the Board of CCF.
Overview of Role:
The Community and Schools Engagement Manager will be based in the Clondalkin community (Neilstown, Rowlagh, Balgaddy) where
YMCA Dublin has been invited to establish a presence. This role will work across all 3 centres.
The focus of the work will be to directly address social exclusion and the negative impacts of poverty and marginalisation in the
Clondalkin community. The manager will do this by utilising a community development approach to strengthening the capacity of the
community to work together . This role will include developing and delivering programs, facilitating communication, identifying
community needs, working with local schools to identify needs, building partnerships, and reporting on progress. This role requires
strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
CONTEXT FOR APPOINTMENT THE POSITION
YMCA are seeking to recruit a Community and
Schools engagement manager who ideally has Title Community and Schools Engagement Manager
experience of working at a management level in a
Reporting to Clondalkin Community Regional Manager
charity and can bring excellent facilitation and
relationship building skills. Direct Reports CE Staff, Youth Work Staff, Childcare Staff
Place of Work Rowlagh, Neilstown and Balgaddy Community Centres
This is an exciting time to be joining YMCA Dublin as
Working Hours Full-time – 37.5 hours per week , You will be required to work one
the organisation grows into new communities. Saturday per month and act as On Call out of hours.
Salary €45,000
Nature of Post 3 year
ROLE SUMMARY
We are seeking an individual who is inspired by playing an important role in changing people’s lives and
therefore communities. We are all about creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening
doors and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working with us means helping
children, young people and families at all levels of ability, from all walks of life, to develop their
self-esteem and potential in new ways.
You will be responsible for building strong relationships between YMCA Dublin, local schools, and the
wider community. This role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating outreach initiatives,
partnerships, and programs that foster engagement, support YMCA values and goals, and enhance the
organisation’s visibility and impact.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Centre Management Duties. Community Engagement:
As Manager, you will have responsibility for Maintain a strong presence within the community to
ensuring effective maintenance of the buildings and understand evolving needs and foster a positive image of the
facilities, including the supervision of contractors YMCA.
and others regarding work carried out in the centre. Develop strategies in relation to communication with the local
- To co-ordinate, supervise, support, direct and motivate community.
who are based at the Centres while liaising with their Develop strong relationships and networks with residents and
supervisors. community groups to encourage participation in local activities
- To lead the team by example and resolve any issues in a and projects, with a particular focus on hard-to-reach or
procedures. Using community development approaches enable and work
- Ongoing support and supervision of volunteers alongside local people to gain the knowledge, skills and
- Provide support and Supervision to designated staff attributes to become leaders within their own community
line manager provision of advice,signposting and referrals.
Day to day management for example drawing up rotas, Develop an outreach strategy to ensure the inclusion of those
booking overviews, Purchase Order approvals etc. most marginalised in the community.
- Act as a key point of contact for schools to implement
- Organising, managing, and developing activities, events,
and programs within schools and community centres.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilise, maintain and develop the organisations
evaluation systems to measure the effectiveness and Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports on
impact of youth and community projects. outcomes,
Use data analysis to identify successful practices and Maintain essential administration, child protection, and
areas for improvement, leading to continuous project health and safety requirements relating to the service
enhancement. when required.
Oversee the coordination and execution of various youth Ensure that all activities comply with organisational
and community initiatives. policies and legal frameworks e.g. health and safety
legislation, child and adult at risk safeguarding.
- Represent YMCA Dublin at meetings, events, and
- Work to a set budget
- Accessing funding as appropriate.
- Participate in team meetings and supervision.
- Abide by YMCA policies and procedures
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Desirable to hold a degree in social work, community
extensive relevant experience in one of these areas
will be viewed equally. After 6 months in the role, you will be expected to be working towards the
- Proven experience in project management, following KPIs and priorities:
- Demonstrated understanding of youth-related and service delivery.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to ✔ Design and initiate targeted community projects that align with YMCA’s
- Be a champion of equality, empowerment and social ✔ Established strong relationships with community groups, and other
- Be skilled in relationship building with residents, staff relevant organisations to lay a foundation for partnerships and community
- Be creative, solution focused, collaborative and ✔ Evaluation and Data Collection: Using our CRM, track and assess the
- Able to work in a self-directed dynamic manner, and impact of community initiatives and gather data to inform future efforts.
to develop good working relationships with all
stakeholders
- Strong organisational and project management