The Role
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, competent and proactive in prioritising and completing a wide range of tasks and projects. The role offers scope for learning and development within a growing organisation that is focused on enabling responsible participation in hillwalking, climbing and mountaineering. This role has a particular strategic focus on hillwalking, specifically youth development and increased participation.
Key elements of this role
Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:
- Working closely with the Hillwalking Manager to support key areas of Mountaineering Ireland’s work.
- Organising workshops, events and programmes, and promoting these on social media.
- Developing and implementing youth-focused programmes including skills development and leadership pathways.
- Leading projects aligned with Mountaineering Ireland’s strategic objectives.
- Developing relationships with volunteers, training providers and external partners.
- Acting as an ambassador for Mountaineering Ireland and representing the organisation professionally.
General Responsibilities
- Producing reports, dealing with correspondence and attending relevant meetings.
- Minute-taking for committee and sub-group meetings.
- Assisting in managing all financial aspects of the role and preparing, monitoring and managing budgets effectively.
- Prioritising workload and managing competing demands effectively.
- Taking ownership of assigned projects from concept through to delivery and evaluation.
- Other tasks which may be required in the support of Mountaineering Ireland’s work as designated by line management.
Selection criteria
Applicants for the post will be assessed and considered according to the following criteria.
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Essential criteria
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Desirable criteria
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Qualifications and attainments
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Level 8 degree from a University or Institute of Technology, or equivalent work experience in a related field.
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- Qualifications/work experience in a related field such as outdoor education or community engagement
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Work and other experience
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- Minimum of two years’ work experience
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience working with youth including U18’s and/or students
- Experience in a development officer or event coordination role
- Experience working within a sporting or voluntary organisation
- Project management experience
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Skills / specialist knowledge
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- Excellent IT skills and a good working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Proven administrative skills including project planning, report writing, financial control, and problem-solving
- Experience in communicating through websites, social media and social networking models
- An understanding of the role of Mountaineering Ireland
- Interest in hillwalking and the natural environment
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Disposition and personal qualities
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- High level of initiative and personal motivation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Vision, imagination and drive
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Special aptitudes
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- Commitment to and passion for hillwalking
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- Mountain Skills Training
- Mountain Leader Award
- Knowledge of the Irish sporting sector
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Other
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- Eligible to work in Ireland on a full-time basis
- Excellent command of English language both spoken and written
- Full unrestricted driver’s licence with clean driving record.
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Remuneration, benefits and role location
- Salary band between €35,000 - €40,000 per annum subject to qualifications and experience.
- Mountaineering Ireland offers a competitive employer pension contribution, outdoor clothing allowance and the bike-to-work scheme, as well as training and development opportunities.
- The successful candidate will be subject to a six-month probation period.
- This is a 3-year contract, subject to available funding. The role is 35 hours per week and will require evening and weekend work at times, with time off in lieu.
- Annual leave 23 days per annum, increasing by one day per year of service up to 26 days.
- The position is based at the National Sports Campus Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, with flexible hybrid working options available.
- Mountaineering Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Process
Please complete this Application Form and send email to: [email protected]
Closing date for applications is 17th March 2026
Interviews will be held in-person on Friday 27th March 2026