Carlow Tourism Marketing and Administration Assistant
Ref: #CES-2409651
Carlow Tourist Info Off, College Street, Carlow, Co. Carlow, R93 H738
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Overview
This is a developmental opportunity; no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Role Overview: The Marketing and Administration Assistant will support the Chief Executive Officer and staff of Carlow Tourism in delivering a broad range of promotional and administrative activities. The role combines event and festival planning support, general office administration, and digital marketing including social media, website and digital campaigns during particularly busy periods or when staff in this area are on annual leave. The role will assist in the smooth operation of Carlow Tourism’s programmes and services.
Responsibilities
* Event and Festival Support: Provide administrative and marketing support for the CEO for Carlow Tourism events and festivals. Assist with event planning, logistics and coordination of suppliers, venues and stakeholders. Support on-site delivery of events and festivals when required.
* Administration Support: Assist the CEO and staff of Carlow Tourism with administration duties. Develop and maintain databases (members, partners, media, etc.). Send bulk and targeted emails using Microsoft Office 365. Carry out photocopying, filing and other day-to-day office tasks. Reception and information desk duties: handling phone and email enquiries, greeting visitors and providing accurate tourism information.
* Marketing and Promotion: Post engaging and consistent content across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X) to increase reach and followers during busy periods or to cover the absence of other digital marketing staff. Assist with the development and updating of the Carlow Tourism website, including AI functionality. Prepare reports on the performance of social media platforms and website activity. Assist with marketing campaigns and promotional activities for tourism events, festivals and seasonal campaigns.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Proficiency in Word processing, databases, spreadsheets, e-mail, Canva, Internet, and Microsoft Office 365.
* Knowledge and interest in social media platforms including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, YouTube.
Character & Personal Qualities
* Be of good character; be considerate and courteous to colleagues, members of Carlow Tourism and organisations involved in tourism development and promotion.
* Punctual and a good time keeper. Be open to making suggestions to improve the delivery of operations within Carlow Tourism.
Working Hours
19.5 hours per week. Be available to work one Saturday every 3 weeks.
* Sector: administrative and support service activities
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