Communications & Impact Assistant

Organisation: YMCA Dublin

Contract & Hours: Full-time, Permanent (6-month probation) | 37.5 hrs/week

Salary & Leave: €31,000 | 20 days annual leave

Location: Hybrid / Dublin Hubs (min. 2 days/week at Aungier St)

YMCA Dublin is a non-profit building healthy, secure, and connected communities via affordable childcare, dynamic youth work, and integrated community support. Surpluses are reinvested into core services.

Purpose: Ensure everyone has the opportunity to belong to healthy, connected communities.

Mission: Deliver accessible childcare, youth work, and family support via sustainable Community Hubs.

Values: Welcoming, Inclusive, Empowering, Caring, Responsible.

Overview

Supports day-to-day operations of the communications and impact functions. Helping the Communications Manager, Grant Writer, Social Media Officers, and Service Managers to deliver engaging digital communications and maintain high-standard impact measurement systems aligned with YMCA Dublin’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Communications

• Help deliver communications plans, campaign ideas, and delegated comms across childcare, youth, fitness, and community services.
• Draft, edit, and post content for social media, newsletters, website, and promotional materials
• Research audiences, plan/evaluate event comms, and monitor web analytics.
• Manage digital media archives (photos/videos) in line with brand standards.

Impact

• Gather feedback and data from staff, volunteers, and service users.
• Help design survey tools and frameworks to evaluate service goals.
• Prepare data for quarterly/annual impact reports, donor updates, and grant applications (with the Grant Writer).
• Track digital engagement metrics for Senior Management reporting.

Candidate Profile

Essential Criteria

Third-level qualification (Min. Level 7) or equivalent practical experience in communications, marketing, PR, or a related field.

1–2 years of professional experience in communications, digital media, or PR administration.

Excellent written/oral communication skills adapted for diverse audiences.

Proven experience with social media platforms, content creation tools, and analytics.

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities under tight deadlines.

Desirable Criteria

Non-profit/voluntary sector experience.

Proficiency with design (Canva/Photoshop) and email marketing tools.

Strong research skills and attention to detail in data collection and impact measurement.

Core Competencies

• Comms & Interpersonal: Engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative & Digital: Strong copywriting, storytelling, and digital content creation.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving and self-motivation.
• Organisation: Effective prioritization of creative and administrative tasks.
• Technical: Skilled in office software, digital asset management, and CRMs.
• Values Alignment: Passion for YMCA Dublin’s mission and values
• Application: CV & Cover Letter - jude.barry@ymca-ireland-net
• Deadline: 19th October 12pm