Three Vacancies: Communications Manager, Community Connector & Community Development Project Officer (Gaeltacht)

Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) is an integrated local development company established in 1995. We deliver multiple external funded programmes to the Donegal community. DLDC is now inviting applications for three roles within our team. Details of the three opportunites are sumarised below:

• Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of integrated communication strategies to raise awareness of DLDC work in the community, strengthen relationships with stakeholders, and highlight the our impact across the county. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic communication planning with day-to-day delivery across digital, media, and traditional channels. A recognised and relevant Third Level qualification and a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Journalism, PR or Communications function. This is an indeterminate contract, subject to continued funding.
   
• Community Connector will play a central role in engaging directly with communities hosting IPA’s across the Donegal catchment area to support understanding, address local concerns, and promote community resilience. A recognised and relevant Third Level qualification and / OR equivalent relevant training and related professional experience. A minimum of 3 years direct experience working with marginalised individuals and/or communities impacted by poverty, exclusion and disadvantage. Fixed Term contract of 18 months subject to funding.
   
• Community Development Project Officer (Gaeltacht) required to work as part of the team delivering SICAP Goal 1, engaging with community groups and representatives to provide advice, mentoring, development support, and training workshops. A recognised and relevant Third Level qualification and /OR minimum of three years’ relevant work experience in the area of Community Development. The role is fixed term and funded to 31 December 2028.

To apply:

Please submit by email a Letter of Application together with current Curriculum Vitae to: HR Department, clearly outlining how you meet the criteria including requirements for own transport, to: vacancies@dldc.org

Applications to arrive no later than Monday 22nd September 2025. Job Descriptions are available from vacancies@dldc.org and also on the DLDC website www.dldc.org. Interviews are likely to take place week of 29th September 2025. We reserve the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria. A panel may be formed from which similar vacancies may be filled.

Donegal Local Development CLG is committed to a Policy of Equal Opportunity. Canvassing will disqualify

The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021 -2027.