We Are Hiring: Marketing Officer
- On August 10, 2026
Milford and District Resource Centre (MDRC) seek to hire a part-time Communications Officer. Please see below for more information on the role, the recruitment process and relevant deadline.
Communications Officer
‘Milford & District Resource CLG’
(Community Services Programme)
Job Description
Job Title: Communications Officer
Location/base: Milford & District Resource Centre
Contract: 20 hours per week (fixed term)
Salary: €14,716 (€14.15 per hour)
Reporting to: Assistant Manager of MDRC
Applications for this role are particularly welcome from persons in receipt of a payment from the Department of Social Protection.
About the role
Milford & District Resource Centre (MDRC) seek to hire a Communications Officer. We are seeking a creative individual with flare and initiative – someone who can take to task the job at hand: promotion of MDRC and the Gallowglass Community Centre, its activities and its services. The position is part-time (20 hours per week) and is based in Milford & District Resource Centre.
Purpose of the job – including key tasks and areas of responsibility
Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Milford and District Resource Centre, the duties of the Marketing Officer will include, but will not be limited to:
- Marketing and promoting the services provided by Milford & District Resource Centre through various channels i.e. website, social media, digital media, print media and radio, etc. to drive an increase in income generated by these services;
- Maintenance of the organisation’s website and social media channels, as well as implementing a development plan and messaging calendar for both;
- Raising awareness of the organisation’s community development work and community health services across the catchment area through marketing and public relations;
- Organising public and online events as necessary linked to the overall promotion of the organisation, its services and its work in the community;
- Implementing a communication strategy across the organisation to strengthen public awareness of Milford & District Resource Centre;
- Reporting to the Assistant Manager on Key Performance Indicators relating to all aspects of the job; and
- Other duties in support of the effective operation and development of Milford and District Resource Centre and the Gallowglass Community Centre as requested by management and Board of Directors.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Level 5 Qualification or above in Marketing, Communications or a similar qualification, and/or one year experience working in a marketing or communications role.
- Experience of working on marketing and communication within an organisation, using a variety of different online and offline media and channels i.e. websites, social media, digital media, traditional media channels.
- Experience of generating content for social media and managing social media accounts on various platforms.
- A flexible approach to working on different projects, tasks and to different deadlines.
- Full, clean driver’s license.
Desirable Criteria:
- Skilled in the use of various graphic design software solutions and applications.
- Experience managing or working on a targeted marketing campaign.
- Experience of managing fundraising campaigns.
- Experience of working with targets and key performance indicators in a business or social enterprise setting.
- Competency in spoken and written Irish.
- Experience of supporting an enterprise, business or organisation to maximise its income through marketing and/or communications.
Conditions of employment
The conditions of employment which apply to this post will be in accordance with the guidelines in issuance for the operation of the Community Service Programme (CSP). Please note that this position is subject to funding and that those guidelines may be subject to change.
Salary: €14,716 per annum based on 20 hours per week.
Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlements are 20 days (pro-rata).
Hours: 20 Hours per week
Selection Process
Shortlisting followed by structured interviews. Please note that interviews are expected to take place week beginning on Monday 7th September 2026.
Application Process & Deadline
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, detailing how you meet the above criteria, along with your CV to Kirsty Shields, Assistant Manager of Milford & District Resource Centre, via email to declan@mdrc.ie.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, August 31st at 12:00pm.
This project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme.
