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Job Title: Assistant Manager (Part-Time)

Organisation: Milford & District Resource Centre (MDRC)

Location: Milford, Co. Donegal

Hours: 20 hours per week (fixed schedule, occasional evenings/weekends)

Reports to: Manager & Board of Directors

Contract: Fixed term (12 months, subject to funding)

Remuneration: €18,667 per annum

🔹 Overview

MDRC is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation committed to enhancing social inclusion and local development through community services, events, and social enterprise. The Assistant Manager will support the Manager in day-to-day operations, service delivery, team coordination, and project implementation — ensuring the MDRC and the Gallowglass Community Centre run efficiently and continue to serve as welcoming, inclusive spaces for the community.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

• Operational Support: Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of MDRC and associated facilities.
• Staff & Volunteer Coordination: Support scheduling, supervision, and communication with staff and volunteers.
• Programme & Event Support: Work with the Community Development Worker to plan and coordinate community events, workshops, and outreach programmes.
• Communications & Promotion: Liaise with the Communications Administrator to promote MDRC activities on social media, website, and traditional media.
• Administrative Tasks: Assist with bookings, volunteer and staff record-keeping, etc.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with community members, local groups, partner organisations, and funders.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track activities, maintain records, and prepare reports as required for internal use and external stakeholders.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with MDRC’s policies on health & safety, human relations, data protection, safeguarding, and equal opportunities.

🔹 Essential Requirements

• Experience in community development, administration, and social enterprise (paid or voluntary).
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work on your own initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online tools (e.g., email, Google Drive, social media platforms).
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Commitment to the values of inclusion, equality, and local community empowerment.

🔹 Desirable Skills/Experience

• Relevant third-level qualification (e.g. Community Development, Business Administration).
• Experience working in a not-for-profit or voluntary/community organisation.
• Knowledge of funding schemes such as SICAP or programmes by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
• Experience coordinating or assisting with community projects or funding applications.
• Access to own transport and full driving licence.

🔹 Working Conditions

• Part-time: 20 hours per week
• Fixed working hours (4 hours, 5 days per week), with some evening or weekend availability required
• Based in Milford, with occasional local and county-wide travel

🔹 Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit:

• A CV
• A cover letter detailing your suitability for the role

Send to: Declan Meehan, Manager by email: declan@mdrc.ie
Deadline: Friday, 25^th July 2025 @ 3pm

Interviews are scheduled to take on Wednesday 30^th July 2025.