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.

staff and volunteers. Support Tus and CE participants Establish and facilitate events for the local 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

fair and transparent manner in line with YMCA policies \& disengaged individuals

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

Work to an annual plan to which will be agreed with your Supporting individuals, young people and families through the
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.

School Engagement:

• Act as a key point of contact for schools to implement

and support projects.

• Organising, managing, and developing activities, events,

and programs within schools and community centres.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES \& RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Coordination \& Evaluation: Administration

• 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

networks.

• 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

development, youth studies, or a related field, but KPIs / PRIORITIES AFTER 6 MONTHS

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:

community development, or youth work. ✔ Have a comprehensive understanding of the organisation, mission, ethos

• Demonstrated understanding of youth\-related and service delivery.

challenges and community needs.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to ✔ Design and initiate targeted community projects that align with YMCA’s

effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. strategic priorities and goals for community hubs.

• Be a champion of equality, empowerment and social ✔ Established strong relationships with community groups, and other

justice

• Be skilled in relationship building with residents, staff relevant organisations to lay a foundation for partnerships and community

and volunteers trust.

• Be creative, solution focused, collaborative and ✔ Evaluation and Data Collection: Using our CRM, track and assess the

forward thinking

• 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

abilities to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously

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