Have a flare for organising? Love all things farming and food? Agri Aware is Ireland’s leading agri-food educational charity, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of farming and food among the public. With a packed event schedule lined up for early 2025, we have an exciting work placement opportunity. Find out more about the opportunity below.
Key responsibilities
Perform an array of tasks including but not limited to:
- Background research for events, reports and presentations
- Assisting the wider team in planning and executing events, programmes and campaigns
- Participation in brainstorms, team meetings and briefings
- Taking responsibility of areas of the event/project assigned to you, including regular reporting to senior management on project status and progress
- General administrative duties such as copy editing, typing, organising/distributing post, filing, archiving, photocopying etc.
- Liaise with key suppliers and contractors where necessary
- Support the wider team on other duties as assigned by management.
- Travel when required – Agri Aware arrange events throughout Ireland from time to time. Travel to and from these events is required
Key requirements
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to multitask is essential
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong IT and creativity skills a must
• Full clean drivers’ licence and access to personal vehicle on occasion.
Ideal candidate: Strong interest in the Irish agri-food industry. An interest in communications, education and events. Enthusiastic, well organised, proactive, conscientious, efficient and able to work quickly and multi-task.
Applications: To apply, please email your cover letter and a current CV to careers@agriaware.ie.
Duration and details: To be discussed during interview.
