Engineers Ireland, the professional body for engineers and engineering in Ireland, is seeking a Steps Executive (Youth Education Outreach/ Volunteer Management)

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic person with excellent organisational skills, to work with our STEPS engineering outreach programme to project manage existing flagship projects. The Engineers Ireland STEPS Programme is a non-profit outreach programme that promotes interest in engineering to school children.

STEPS is integral to the work of the institution and key to our mission to help educate the future generations of engineers. STEPS is supported by the Department of Education and industry. The role is a 12-month contract (covering maternity leave) and is a 4-day week.

Purpose of role

Reporting to the STEPS Team Leader, you will be responsible for the planning, administration, promotion and evaluation of the STEPS Young Engineers Award. The role will also involve identifying and cultivating prospective Corporate Partners, supporting Girl Guides and Brownies Badges, STEPS Engineers Week 2024 and other programmes designed to promote engineering to young people and their influencers.

STEPS Young Engineers Award is a primary school competition that encourages third-and fourth-class students and their teachers to explore the world of engineering by developing an engineering project that would help to improve their local community. Our STEPS Volunteer programme runs in tandem with the STEPS Young Engineers Award.

STEPS recruits, trains, and supports volunteer engineers nationwide to act as role models and inspire primary school students. STEPS also holds the Investing in Volunteers Standard (IiV), - the national quality standard for good practice in volunteer management.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Project management of the STEPS Young Engineers Award. Coordinate and monitor the project on-time, meeting deadlines and within budget.
• Promote the STEPS Young Engineers Award competition to schools in Ireland and inspire teachers to get involved.
• Prepare and monitor online application system for teachers and volunteers.
• Develop marketing materials including print and social media.
• Recruit, train, support and motivate volunteer engineers.
• Connect volunteers with local teachers who have requested a school visit and provide resources for visits.
• Manage the judging of entries to the competition and judging day.
• Organise live and recorded events for teachers, students and volunteers including announcement of winners.
• Promotion of competition winners through a showcase event.
• Contribute to the STEPS fundraising strategy, identify and secure new corporate partnerships.
• Plan, manage, implement, coordinate, and review the STEPS Girl Guides Project.
• Deliver training to volunteers and Girl Guide Leaders.
• Set, communicate and maintain timelines and priorities on every project.
• Evaluate and report all activities throughout the year.
• Plan, manage and deliver activities on time, and within budget.
• Contribute as part of Engineers Ireland’s STEPS team to achieving goals and objectives of the programme.

Experience, skills and competencies

• Project management and/or events experience
• A Third Level qualification in education/engineering /event management is desirable
• Strong digital marketing experience and social media skills, be creative and have an enthusiasm for digital design
• Experience of using and/or developing CRM or Application systems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and work effectively with all staff and stakeholders across the organisation and external partners

· The ability to work well within a team environment, with a commitment to quality and consistency

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational, scheduling and planning skills
• Experience of young people’s awareness programmes
• Fundraising experience also desirable

Please apply by providing a CV and cover letter for the attention of the STEPS Team Leader, Roseanne O’ Leary to careers@engineersireland.ie Please mark the email subject line: STEPS Executive.

As an Employer we are committed to continual development of our employees. We recently received the Silver Award for Investors in Diversity from ICEF and the Platinum Award for Excellence Through People from NSAI.

Location:

While Engineers Ireland’s Headquarters is based at 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, the successful candidate will be required to travel to relevant meetings, events and conferences. Engineers Ireland is operating an a “blended” working model between Home and Office working.

Engineers Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable accommodations where required.

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