VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – PUBLIC RELATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER

dis ABILITY Louth are seeking a volunteer with experience in Communications and Public Relations to join our committee and promote our P.R. work.

The Role

Develop a PR and social media communications plan to expand the reach of the organisation

Experience 

  • Experience in Communications planning with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Working knowledge and understanding of online communication channels
  • Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Digitally connected
  • Knowledge of social media platforms 
  • Some experience of the community and voluntary sector would be beneficial
  • Whilst much of the role can be done remotely the volunteer may be required to attend in person meetings in County Louth

Tasks 

  • Ensure weekly social media updates are posted
  • Create and distribute monthly newsletter
  • Develop relationships with local media outlets and submit regular articles promoting disABILITY Louth and key campaigns relevant to the organisation
  • Ensure organisation activities are featured in local radio station community notices
  • Alongside Chair of organisation develop specific campaigns for the organisation
  • Chair PR Sub Committee and sit on organisation steering group

The successful candidate should be over 18 years of age, with a good comprehension of English

If you think this position is for you and have between 1-2 hours free time to volunteer then dis ABILITY Louth would love to hear from you.  Please contact the Chairperson at disabilitylouthch@gmail.com to apply.   

disABILItY Louth is a Non Profit Voluntary Group promoting, representing, developing and engaging with people living with a disability in County Louth