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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY (BITC) We are seeking an Events and Social Media Assistant to help with the planning and delivery of education events and develop education focused social media content for our Time to, LifeSkills and Work Inspiration projects. Full training and mentoring support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• IT and administrative support in planning education events - live and online.
• Researching information on the internet or using AI tools to inform the education team's work for primary and post-primary.
• School visits to gather video content using a smartphone, conduct interviews with teachers and students, ensuring permission forms are signed and submitted within BITC.
• Working with our Digital Officer to create short, snappy videos that promote our work in schools and our work is profile appropriately.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Communication skills - Receiving, retaining, and processing information. Transmitting information or ideas and developing solid IT and administrative skills.
• Teamwork - Ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal.
• Adaptability - Ability to overcome challenges and setbacks to achieve goals.
• Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges.
• Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas especially with digital social content.

Desirable Skills

• An interest in using social media platforms.
• Ability to use Microsoft packages, particularly Outlook and Word.
• A desire to learn.

Further Information

The Employer is: BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY (BITC) JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.