Clean Coasts Development Officer Donegal Region
This is a remote role but requires travel throughout the county community groups and attending\organising events
Clean Coasts has Development Officers around Ireland who regularly meet online and occasionally in our Dublin Office or at events throughout the country.
This role requires a degree of flexibility due to the fact that we often have to fit around our volunteer's free time which may be outside of normal working hours when including travel to and from meeting venues.
Working with the Clean Coasts Team to deliver all aspects of the Coastal Programmes including:
1. Engaging and supporting community groups to assist them with Clean Coasts work
2. Liaising with our existing partners in Local Authorities and other partners of the programme
3. Assisting with the organizing and facilitating of beach cleans/workshops/presentations/events such as: Closing date for receipt of applications is 19 th October 2025 o Clean Coasts Volunteering programme, i.e. Clean Coasts groups o The Annual Love Your Coast Photography Competition and Awards o Think Before You Flush campaign o Clean Coasts Corporate Volunteering Programme o Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards o 2 Minute Beach Clean campaign o Ocean Hero Awards
4. Delivering presentations, conducting walk and talks and group activities
5. Creating social media content to promote the work that the community groups are engaged in
6. Administration associated with the Clean Coasts Groups and Clean Coast Initiatives
7. Supporting Clean Coasts groups in your assigned region
8. Monitoring and evaluating the development of the programme
9. Supporting other Projects/Programmes that An Taisce runs when necessary
10. Undertaking any other such relevant duties as may from time to time arise and are considered appropriate.
Key Competencies
11. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve programme goals; solicits input by valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; supports and trusts in the experience of others; ability to listen to others and to take direction.
12. Planning, organising & managing uncertainty Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed plans; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
13. Understanding & communication of the programme Clear understanding of the programmes focus and direction; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; to listen to others, tailor language, tone, style and format to match our audiences; demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
14. Ability to identify information and knowledge-sharing opportunities and to engage a wide range of colleagues in realising these opportunities.
15. Commitment to the development & enhancement of the programme Enthusiasm for the development and refinement of the programme.
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