Job Description Kinia is a non-profit social enterprise focused on education.
We want to make sure future-focused skills and learning opportunities are available for all children and young people.
We believe that we can make that vision a reality by working together.
Find out more about us: / Role Overview We are expanding and looking for an enthusiastic team member to join us and work with educators to develop their practice using technology and creative approaches to Digital and STEM skills development.
This role will work in schools and the youth sector.
Role: Education Officer Location: Hybrid (work from home or hub with travel as required) Contract: Full Time Requirements Requirements Qualifications: Third-level qualification in Education, Youth Work, and/or a STEM-based discipline.
Experience: 2+ years of experience facilitating learning in a classroom or youth development setting.
Logistics: A full, clean driver's license (essential for travel to schools/hubs).
Key Responsibilities
1. Training Facilitation (Delivery Focus) Deliver Kinia's professional development training for schools and youth settings, aligned to our professional standards.
Use Kinia's existing content and frameworks to support educators in digital and STEM skills development.
Coordinate the delivery of Kinia-related events and workshops.
Oversee the distribution of educational materials and equipment required for your training sessions.
2. Educator Support Activation Provide ongoing support to educators, schools, and youth services to ensure successful programme adoption.
Support educators to activate training into effective classroom and youth practice through structured follow-up.
Collect and monitor participant feedback to maintain high standards of delivery.
3. Engagement Networking Build and engage Kinia's national network of educators.
Manage multiple partnerships and stakeholder relationships to ensure smooth programme roll-out.
Contribute to the internal community of practice to share insights from the field.
4. Research Operations Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends in education, digital learning, and EdTech.
Manage your own project timelines, deliverables, and administrative tasks.
Skills and Competencies Communication: Proven ability to communicate technology and STEM concepts in an engaging and accessible way.
Digital Literacy: High level of digital literacy with strong technical skills and comfort with various software and equipment.
Problem Solving: Ability to adapt and problem solve in dynamic, people-centred environments.
Organisation: Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Innovation: Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
Interpersonal: Excellent communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills.
Remote Working: Ability to work effectively in a hybrid/remote environment.
Desirable Irish Language: Proficiency in Irish, or a strong appetite for learning and engaging in bilingual development.
Benefits Additional Information Contract and Probation period: This is a full-time permanent position subject to funding.
Salary Range ca €34,000 (depending on experience) Other Benefits Pension Scheme After the successful completion of probation, all Kinia staff members are eligible to join our PRSA pension scheme, administered through New Ireland.
Staff must contribute a minimum of 5% of their gross monthly salary, with Kinia matching this up to the value of 5%.
Hybrid-Friendly Workplace Kinia operates a hybrid-friendly workplace.
Many of our staff are based around the country.
Kinia supports all staff to access remote working hubs, our Dublin office, or our Galway office.
Expectations of Travel will be required.
Kinia provides financial assistance to all staff to ensure they have the furniture and IT equipment needed when working from home.
Annual Leave 23 days annual leave, plus an additional 2 days for Company Days Expense Allowance Kinia provides travelling expenses, accommodation allowance, and subsistence allowances for any travel that is required as part of the role.
Additionally, Kinia provides all staff with a monthly phone allowance, as well as a one-off allowance to purchase a work phone.
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Kinia has an EAP in place and can work closely with any employees who need to avail of this.
Opportunities for advancement, learning and development.
Kinia aims to support all staff in their learning, development and career advancement.
Line managers work with their direct reports to develop an annual learning and development plan to support staff growth.
Selection Process The selection process may include: screening of applications; shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application; a competitive preliminary interview; a competitive final interview.
We endeavour to respond to all applicants within four weeks.
If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodations made during the selection process, we strongly encourage you to share this with us so that we can ensure you get the support you need.
How to Apply Click here to apply Deadline: 20th March, 17:00 pm Irish Time Requirements Kinia is a non-profit social enterprise focused on education.
We want to make sure future-focused skills and learning opportunities are available for all children and young people.
We believe that we can make that vision a reality by working together.
Find out more about us: / To increase our reach and our impact, we are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Growth Specialist to join our team.
The Growth Specialist will be instrumental in expanding Kinia's commercial channels to generate sustainable revenue.
This role requires a proactive individual with a strong sales and commercial background who thrives in a self-starter environment.
By successfully managing and implementing new commercial initiatives, you will directly contribute to extending Kinia's reach and impact in STEM-based education.
We can make that vision a reality by working together.
Find out more about us: / Role: Growth Specialist Location: Hybrid - Ireland Contract: Responsibilities Revenue Growth: Manage, develop and execute Kinia strategies to grow commercial revenue streams that align with Kinia's mission.
Partnership Development: Maintain and cultivate relationships with sponsors, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure that Kinia's commercial initiatives are the most effective they can be.
Growth and Sales Leadership: Drive and own funding efforts for assigned Kinia programs and services, leading and owning all stages of the initiatives, ensuring that full commercial awareness is maintained by you and the wider team at all times and that goals and targets are met.
Market Analysis: Research and identify opportunities, trends, and potential commercial avenues within and around the education and STEM sectors that are aligned with Kinia's mission, which may help increase Kinia's reach and impact.
Reporting: Track, analyse, and report on revenue growth metrics, ensuring transparency and alignment with organisational goals.
Advocacy: Represent Kinia at events, networking opportunities, and stakeholder meetings to enhance the organisation's profile and visibility.
Key Skills and Experience Essential: Proven experience in sales, business development, or commercial growth roles.
Demonstrated ability to generate and close revenue opportunities.
Strong self-starter mindset with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable but not necessary: Fluency in written and spoken Irish Language Experience in the charity, education, or STEM sectors.
Familiarity with fundraising or corporate social responsibility initiatives.
A passion for STEM education and Kinia's mission.
Requirements Essential: Proven experience in sales, business development, or commercial growth roles.
Demonstrated ability to generate and close revenue opportunities.
Strong self-starter mindset with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable: Fluency in written and spoken Irish Language Experience in the charity, education, or STEM sectors.
Familiarity with fundraising or corporate social responsibility initiatives.
A passion for STEM education and Kinia's mission.
Skills and Competencies Essential Skills: Sales