Community Champion

Locations: Longford & Athlone 

Contract: Part time; 2–4 days per week, with flexibility to manage your hours responsibly around community needs 

Working pattern: Mix of infield community work and remote homebased hours 

Hourly rate: €14.15 + performance related bonus 

Specsavers is built on community spirit, genuine care, and the belief that everyone deserves access to better sight and hearing. We’re looking for a confident, outgoing Community Champion to represent our Longford and Athlone stores — someone who thrives on meeting people, building relationships, and bringing our values to life across both communities. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Building strong connections with local groups, schools, charities, and organisations.
• Planning and delivering community events, health awareness activities, and outreach programmes.
• Acting as a warm, proactive ambassador for both stores — someone who enjoys starting conversations and opening doors.
• Identifying opportunities to raise awareness of eye and hearing health and turning those opportunities into meaningful action.
• Creating engaging stories and updates for social media and local press to highlight your community impact.
• Supporting the instore teams by bringing in new partnerships and engagement opportunities.
• Splitting your time between infield community visits and remote homebased planning, follow-up, and communication.
• Travelling between Longford and Athlone as part of your weekly routine. 

What we’re looking for 

• A natural communicator who's confident approaching new people and building rapport quickly. 
• Someone who enjoys being out in the community and is equally comfortable working independently from home.
• A self-starter who’s motivated, persistent, and comfortable taking the lead on outreach activities.
• Strong communication skills — both face-to-face and over the phone — with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences.
• Resilience, enthusiasm, and the drive to keep going even when plans change or challenges pop up.
• Solid organisational skills to manage multiple projects across two locations.
• A full driving licence, as travel between Longford and Athlone is essential. 

What you’ll get from us 

• €14.15 per hour, plus a performance related bonus. 
• A supportive team that values your ideas, energy, and initiative.
• The chance to shape meaningful community programmes that genuinely make a difference.
• Training and development to help you grow your skills and confidence.
• A role where every day brings new people, new conversations, and new opportunities.