Media Co-ordinator

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

Media Co-ordinator

Community Media Further Education Project, Near FM

Ref: MCG425

City of Dublin Education and Training Board (City of Dublin ETB) was established on 1st July 2013 under the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013. City of Dublin ETB has 3,000 employees and an annual budget of €580m. It is the state education and training authority for Dublin city and serves the area covered by Dublin City Council. This provision is delivered to over 48,000 learners (20,000 full-time and 28,000 part-time) and is supported by a range of services including a psychological service, a curriculum development unit, a buildings maintenance unit and Head Office staff in Ballsbridge. It also has statutory responsibility for supporting the provision, coordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in Dublin city and is the lead partner for Music Generation Dublin City. City of Dublin ETB is also responsible for the national awarding authority for student grants in Ireland, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

The Community Media Further Education Project will empower disadvantaged and marginalized groups to bridge the digital divide by stimulating and developing their abilities through the training in and application of media and Information and Communications Technology. Using creative and innovative approaches, the Community Media Project will support and encourage local organizations and individuals to re-engage with further education and lifelong learning while producing media content that will benefit their communities and themselves.

Our Mission Statement obliges us to use our array of media technologies to work with local groups and to empower and train marginalized and disadvantaged groups in line with the City of Dublin ETB objectives.

The project works with a diversity of local education organisations and disadvantaged groups by providing training in and application of Media and Information and Communications Technologies.

Using the flexibility available for such a community-based partnership project, we have been creative and innovative in encouraging students and local people to engage and re-engage with Further Education and Lifelong Learning while producing media content that will benefit their communities and themselves.

Proposed Timeframe: Shortlisting will commence: 21st July 2025

Interviews will commence week beginning: 4th August 2025

*All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only

Salary: €38,217 - €54,367 (including long service increment).

Starting pay on the Grade IV salary scale will be dependent on the applicant’s experience relevant to the post.

Incremental credit will be applied based on experience up to a maximum of 5 increments (€45,695).

Annual Leave: 23 working days per annum (pro rata)

Details of Position: This post will require some evening and weekend work.

Location of Positions: The position will be based in Coolock Development Centre, Bunratty Drive, Dublin 17, D17 WP30.

Referees: Candidates must supply details of two referees on their application form, please note that these referees should have knowledge of you and your work to whom professional reference can be made. One of which should be your current or most recent employer.

Referees may be contacted pre or post interview directly by City of Dublin ETB at its convenience and without further notice to candidates.

Notes:

• Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all applications are received on time. Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when submitting applications are not the responsibility of the City of Dublin ETB. Therefore candidates are strongly advised to submit applications well before the 12 noon deadline on the specified closing date.

• Your application will be assessed on the information you submit. Please ensure all sections are completed fully and accurately, giving clear evidence of qualifications, skills and experience. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

• City of Dublin ETB may contact the named referees and/or employers for a reference should you be called to interview.

• Selection will be by the way of a competitive interview which will focus on the key skills and duties of the role and the competencies associated with roles at this level.

• All enquiries regarding your application should be made to applications@cdetb.ie. You must use the post reference in the subject line of the email.

• Providing incorrect information or deliberately concealing any relevant facts may result in disqualification from the selection process or, where discovery is made after appointment, in summary dismissal.

• Any travel or other expenses incurred by candidates whilst undertaking or attending any elements of the selection process will not be refunded by City of Dublin ETB.

Completed online applications should be submitted no later than:

12 noon on Monday 21st July 2025

Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may take place.

Canvassing will disqualify. City of Dublin Education and Training Board is an equal opportunities employer.

Please see information guide for further details.