Western Traveller and Intercultural Development
Tuam, Co. Galway

Invites applications for the position of:

EDUCATION Project Worker for Traveller  / Roma Education Programme 

based in Tuam, Co Galway.
Fixed Term {1 Year Contract}

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team and have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with other staff as part of a team and build relations both within the team and with external stakeholders.
• Previous organisational experience and problem-solving abilities are desirable.
• Ability to identify possible challenges, plan ahead and be willing to think creatively when necessary.
• Ability to take responsibility for own work and be outcome focused, practical, be solutions orientated with the ability to follow through and complete tasks.
• Ability to manage timekeeping, meet deadlines and commit to being a reliable member of a team. • Commitment to the provision of quality services and bringing about better educational outcomes for Travellers and Roma.
• Understanding of issues impacting on Traveller and Roma communities including the ability to identify and challenge discrimination and racism.
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative when required.
• Strong writing and computer skills are essential.

Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications
Working hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Candidate should have the following:

• Minimum of Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of working in the statutory, community or voluntary sectors, particularly with Traveller/Roma community.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate good leadership skills.

Job description and further information from:
The Chairperson, Western Traveller and Intercultural Development, Brú Bhríde, Church View, Tuam, Co Galway
Email: admin@westtrav.ie

Letter of application and curriculum vitae to the above email address no later than 5pm on Friday 24th May 2024.

This project is funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Western Traveller and Intercultural Development is a partnership organisation of Travellers and settled people working together to achieve equality and human rights for the Traveller community. Western Traveller and Intercultural Development is an equal opportunity employer