About ECO UNESCO

We are Ireland’s leading environmental education, training and youth organisation and a Quality and Qualifications Ireland training Centre (QQI), working with over 10,000 young people annually. We seek to raise awareness of environmental issues by channelling the passion, creativity and energy of young people into positive environmental action. ECO-UNESCO delivers a wide range of youth, education, and training programmes across Ireland to promote the personal development of young people through practical environmental projects. Through our range of programmes and services we inspire, educate, empower and support young people to act.

We work;

• across the island of Ireland.
• to conserve the environment and empower young people.
• with young people in formal and nonformal settings, in secondary schools, youth services and communities across Ireland through our Young Environmentalist Awards, workshops, trainings or one of our affiliated ECO-UNESCO Clubs.
• and with partners in Europe and internationally.

“Our vision is a sustainable world where young people are actively engaged in protecting the environment.”

Our Mission

Our mission is to protect the natural environment and empower young people by developing their knowledge, skills and confidence that channels their passion into positive and creative actions that helps create a sustainable planet.

We do this by;

• Raising awareness, understanding and knowledge of the natural environment among young people.
• Engaging, inspiring and empowering young people by facilitating their personal development and well-being through practical environmental projects, activities and skills development.
• Promoting the protection and conservation of the environment by empowering young people to lead in action-oriented environmental projects and activities and by promoting positive environmental behaviour.
• Advocating for environmental education, education for sustainable development, the natural environment and youth development.
• Promoting the ideals of UNESCO and working with like-minded organisations in Europe and globally.

Our Values

We have respect for young people, our participants, volunteers, employees and our stakeholders. In our work we have a passion for the environment and for our young people, with an acknowledgement that the natural environment plays an important role in all our lives and in the development and education of our young people. We value youth-led approaches, creativity and innovation, action-based learning and fun, as we work together to protect the environment and impact the lives of young people.

What we do

ECO-UNESCO’s programmes empower and support young people to take action to protect and conserve the natural environment.

• We take a youth-centred approach and promote learning for, about and in the environment
• We develop leadership skills, confidence, self-belief and self-esteem
• We provide opportunities for young people to feel socially engaged and make new friends
• We include young people’s views – they decide, they plan, they act and they engage their peers.

How we do it

Our work can be broken down into the following categories;

Environmental Youth Work

• Youth for Sustainable Development and Peer Education Programme
• Environmental youth events, activities, and workshops
• Clubs Programme
• ECO-Choices Health & Wellbeing
• International Youth Summit - #NoTimeToWaste
• Youth Climate Justice

Capacity Building and Training

• Green Youth Employment programmes
• Information and support provided to educators, youth leaders and young people
• Training including QQI accredited courses delivered to a wide audience
• Key Partner of the UNESCO Global Action Programme in Education for Sustainable Development

Awards

• Our Annual Young Environmentalist Awards

Other Activities

• Development of environmental education resources
• ECO-Sustainability Award for organisations
• Representation and advocacy for environmental education and education for sustainable development (ESD)

Marketing & Communications Manager

We are seeking to recruit a Marketing & Communications Manager for a one-year contract. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that is making a real difference to the lives of young people and our environment. If you have a passion for youth work and environmental education, are enthusiastic and motivated, with great people management and organisation skills, then we would love to hear from you.

Contract: Fixed Term – 1 year

About The Role

This is a new position of responsibility within ECO-UNESCO. As Marketing and Communications Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing ECO-UNESCO's marketing and communications strategy with the objective of building public awareness of ECO-UNESCO, our range of programmes and manage our engagement with our young people, educators, funders and various audiences.

This is a position of responsibility within the organisation, and applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to take on such responsibility.

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and the National Director

Location: ECO-UNESCO’S Headquarters at 9 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, D02 FD85 – hybrid working options with occasional nationwide travel required.

Time commitment: Part-time 4 days per week, 28 hours per week
Flexibility is required for occasional evening and weekend work.
Fixed Term Contract

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: From €41,355 - €45,950 depending on experience (pro-rata for 28-hour contract)

Benefits

• 21 days annual leave per year pro rata which increases annually to a maximum of 25 days per year
• An employer-matched pension scheme is available after a qualifying period
• An Employee Assistance Programme is available to all staff
• Use of a Mobile Phone & Laptop
• Access to company car (when needed for work travel purposes)
• Bike to work & TaxSaver travel schemes
• Exam and study leave

Please see Candidate Information Pack attached below.

How to apply

Please send a copy of a completed Application Form to: recruitment@ecounesco.ie

Please mark in the subject line Employment Opportunities – “Marketing & Communications Manager” (Private and Confidential)

Closing Date for Applications – Sunday 12th May 2024 at midnight
Interview Date – provisionally scheduled for week commencing 27th May 2024

Successful applicants may be requested to prepare a short presentation during the selection process.

Applicants may be placed on a panel for positions that may arise in the future.

By completing and submitting this form you consent to ECO-UNESCO processing the personal data provided to assess this application for employment. No further processing of your data will occur beyond this purpose. ECO-UNESCO will retain this application for up to 12 months, after which it will be deleted.

Candidates, depending on the nature of the role, may be subject to Garda Vetting.