Job Vacancy: TASK Programme Coordinator

Location: Sandyford, Dublin 18
Full-time | Funded by DDLETB | Subject to continued funding

About Southside Travellers

Our Vision

“A resilient, vocal and empowered Traveller community in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown where Travellers provide leadership to their community and reach out to the wider community of Travellers in Ireland.”

Our Mission

“An inclusive and dynamic organisation providing a wide range of programmes and services to meet the needs of Travellers and which advocates for the inclusion of the Traveller community as a recognised and valued ethnic group within Irish society.”

Our Core Principles

• Traveller Leadership and Participation
• Advocacy and Equality
• Partnership and Accountability

About the TASK Programme

TASK (Training, Awareness, Skills and Knowledge) is a Local Training Initiative (LTI) funded by the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB). The programme supports learners aged 16–35—both from the Traveller community and the settled population—through a full-time accredited training and personal development curriculum.

Based at our Sandyford Resource Centre, TASK includes:

• QQI Level 4 modules leading to a Major Award in Employment Skills
• Life coaching and personal development workshops
• One-to-one supports to build both soft and hard skills for employment and education

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, skilled, and qualified individual to join our team as TASK Programme Coordinator. This person will work closely with the Programme Management Team and report to the Director of Southside Travellers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and assess at least 85% of accredited QQI Level 4 modules
• Co-design the annual Project Plan for approval by DDLETB
• Lead the recruitment and engagement of programme participants
• Provide ongoing support and mentoring to learners
• Manage programme documentation, evaluations, and reports (both educational and financial)
• Liaise with DDLETB, the STAG Director, and other stakeholders to ensure programme quality and sustainability

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience designing and delivering QQI-accredited training
• A recognised Train the Trainer qualification or a relevant teaching qualification equivalent (e.g. QQI Level 6)
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Excellent programme planning, report writing, and organisational skills
• Deep understanding of the social and educational challenges faced by the Traveller community
• Experience working with marginalised youth or similar target groups

Desirable

• Experience in coordinating Local Training Initiatives (LTIs)
• Familiarity with DDLETB reporting structures and standards

Application Process

Deadline for Applications: 18th July 2025
Shortlisting and interviews: August 2025

Applicants must submit:

1. A detailed cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements
2. An up-to-date CV

Applications missing either a cover letter or CV will not be considered.

Please send your application by email or post to:
Southside Travellers Action Group
Unit 5, Furze Road,
St. Kieran’s Enterprise Centre,
Sandyford Industrial Estate,
Dublin 18
Email: geraldinedunne@southsidetravellers.ie

Important Notes for Applicants

• Garda vetting and reference checks will be required
• All applications are subject to a shortlisting process
• STAG is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from members of the Traveller community