Cumann Na Daoine
Community Development Resource Centre

Community Development Coordinator

Location: Cumann na Daoine Community Development Resource Centre, Youghal, East Cork
Reports To: CEO
Contract: Part-time (21 hours/week), one-year fixed-term contract
Closing Date: 04/09/2025

Particulars of the Post:

Cumann na Daoine (CnD) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Community Development Co-ordinator to lead and support the delivery of our core community projects. This part-time post (21 hours per week) is based in Cumann na Daoine in Youghal and is offered on a one-year fixed-term contract, with a six-month probationary period.

The successful candidate will play a key role in realising the strategic aims of CnD and supporting communities in East Cork.

Terms and Conditions of the Post: The Community Development Coordinator is bound by the terms and conditions of Cumann na Daoine staff handbook.

Salary: €27,000 per annum.

Reporting relationship: The post holder will report to Cumann na Daoine CEO.

Objectives of the Post:

The Community Development Co-ordinator is responsible for:

• Co-ordinating a wide range of community projects
• Supporting project leads and ensuring development goals are met
• Advancing Cumann na Daoine’s vision for inclusive community development

Core Functions of the Post Holder:

• Provide leadership and oversight to the Community Development Department, including:
  • East Cork Traveller Project
  • Ukraine Resource Centre
  • Local Training Initiative
  • Blue & Green Community Network
• Ensure alignment of project development with the CnD Development Plan
• Manage and monitor project budgets and ensure effective reporting
• Represent CnD in steering groups and community collaborations
• Oversee communications, PR and social media across community projects
• Assist with funding applications and the generation of new funding opportunities

Duties Include;

• To meet monthly with the individual project co-ordinators to ensure continuous development goals are met.
• To ensure the community development agenda is implemented across all projects as agreed with the CEO.
• To oversee the annual budget allocated to each project and ensure appropriate records are kept.
• To meet bi-monthly with the finance administration and ensure alignment of project budget spending/forecasting.
• To oversee the expansion of the community development department within CnD.
• To participate in the planning process within the relevant steering groups for each project.
• To collaborate on in-house projects relevant to the overall agenda of the organisation.
• To ensure all KPI’s are met and reporting protocols are adhered to for relevant funders.
• To present quarterly work reviews to the CEO.
• To assist in funding applications as agreed and seek new funding opportunities where possible.
• Assist in the collation of the annual report and produce other reports as requested by the CEO.
• Oversee PR/social media outputs across all community projects.
• To agree the annual agenda of community, drop-in services with the CEO and ensure their delivery through the community development staff and the Building Co-ordinator.
• To attend a progress report meeting with the CEO on a monthly basis.
• Carry out any other duties as agreed with the CEO.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in community development
• Qualification in Community Development or a related discipline
• Demonstrated understanding of work with marginalised communities, specifically development work across several communities (geographic and interest)
• Proven ability in community development programme design, group facilitation and leadership
• Understanding of anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practices and excellent social analysis skills
• Experience of completing funding applications and budget oversight
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent IT and social media skills
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team
• Clean driving licence and access to car
• Ability to write clear and succinct reports
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and week-ends.

Desirable:

• Accredited professional development courses
• Experience in PR/marketing within community settings
• Poven ability to support leadership development within communities
• Event coordination and presentation experience

If you are passionate about community empowerment, social justice, and have the skills to lead diverse projects and teams, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter to ascumannnadaoine@gmail.com

Please write ‘Community Development Coordinator Position’ in the subject bar of the email.

To reach us no later than 5pm on Thursday 4th September

Alternatively, send your CV and cover letter to:
Áine Scanlon
Cumann na Daoine
Catherine Street,
Youghal,
Co. Cork
P36 WY82