The client is seeking a creative and strategic Board Trustee to support Marketing, Communications, and Income Generation. This voluntary role focuses on shaping public communications, strengthening digital brand presence, and guiding income development efforts, including fundraising and promotion of The client’s courses, events, and flagship initiatives.
The Board Trustee will act as a strategic liaison for operational delivery, working closely with contracted roles and supported administratively by the Board Secretary. Responsibilities include providing strategic guidance on public and digital communications; advising on social media and digital content strategy; supporting membership growth and promotional outreach; helping steer income diversification strategies; and advising on community engagement and promotional campaigns for workshops and major events.
Qualified candidates will have professional experience in marketing, digital communications, public relations, fundraising, or grant development, along with experience creating digital content and engaging through social media. Familiarity with public funding frameworks, donor engagement, or community sector communications is desirable, as is knowledge of the Irish environmental or community sector; experience supporting earned income generation for charities and a strong strategic vision for environmental outreach, heritage crafts, and adult education are also expected. The role involves a monthly board meeting and additional time for campaign reviews, operational check-ins, and fundraising strategy input, including an in-person AGM event in June/July.