Community Facilitator

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive, energetic and driven Community Facilitator to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. As the Community Facilitator, you will play a vital role in expanding Grow Remote’s grassroots reach in Ireland, engaging with local communities and driving initiatives to connect and empower remote employees in your local region.

Location: Fully remote, anywhere in the Republic of Ireland

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the implementation of the Grow Remote Events and Training plans as well as relevant enabling activities, as agreed

• Develop and implement strategies to establish and grow chapters (local groups) of remote workers across your region.

• Support local leaders in your region through 1:1 conversations, group sessions, and at overnight retreats

• Coordinate and organise creative, fun and engaging events to connect remote workers locally

• Lead efforts to increase attendance at community events and track this using data you have collected.

• Hold your own as an integral part of a small, innovative and dynamic Community team at Grow Remote

• Build relationships with all digital hubs and co-working spaces in your region and represent Grow Remote at external events in your region

• Build and leverage strong relationships with local enterprises, educational institutions, and community partners in your region.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in community-building, event coordination, or related fields.

• A demonstrated understanding of Grow Remote’s mission and community

• Alignment with Grow Remote’s organisational culture and values

• Passion for remote work and its potential to positively impact local communities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders across a range of platforms

• Strong facilitation skills and demonstrated experience in hosting events

• Strong organisational abilities to manage events, projects, and community initiatives simultaneously across multiple locations in your region

• Outgoing and enthusiastic demeanour, just as comfortable one on one or in a large group

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing to a dynamic team environment.

• Full driving licence and a willingness to travel across your region

• Flexible working hours, including some evenings and weekends 

Desired:

• Familiarity with the community infrastructure in your region and an authentic desire to connect with local stakeholders.

• Experience capturing moments at events and telling stories through photography and videography

• Comfortable working with graphic design software (eg. Canva)

• Experience of working in a remote company

Benefits

• Salary: €40,000 

• Income protection and a 5% employer pension contribution (post probation)

• We invest in your professional development by covering courses, coaching, etc.

• We pay for the equipment you need to work remotely

• We cover travel expenses for all national and international events

• We get our team together for quarterly retreats

• A huge opportunity to fundamentally change Ireland for the better