Location: Athlone
Reports to: Project Manager
Contract Type: Part-time (21 hours per week)
Salary: €20 PH

Job Purpose

The Facilitator will be responsible for delivering Involve CLG’s STATUS Toolkit and Traveller Culture and Identity Training to organisations across Ireland. The successful candidate will support organisations in understanding the unique challenges faced by the Traveller community and provide culturally competent guidance through engaging, informative, and practical training sessions. This role will contribute to raising awareness and promoting inclusivity for the Traveller community.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitation of Training Sessions

• Deliver the STATUS Toolkit and Traveller Culture and Identity training to organisations, agencies, and community groups across Ireland.
• Ensure that training is delivered effectively, meeting the needs of diverse audiences in various sectors (public, private, and community).
• Engage participants through discussions, workshops, case studies, and interactive activities.

Content Customisation and Adaptation

• Adapt training materials and presentations to suit the specific needs of organisations.
• Ensure that training content is current, relevant, and aligned with organisational goals and Traveller community needs.

Engagement and Networking

• Develop and maintain relationships with external organisations and stakeholders to increase awareness of the training programmes.
• Act as a representative of Involve CLG at events, meetings, and training sessions to advocate for Traveller issues and support meaningful engagement.

Feedback and Evaluation

• Gather and analyse feedback from training participants to continually improve and tailor training content.
• Maintain records of training sessions, attendance, and evaluation outcomes.

Collaboration and Reporting

• Work closely with other team members within Involve CLG to ensure consistency in the delivery of the training programmes.
• Provide regular reports to the Training Coordinator/Project Manager on training activities, challenges, and outcomes.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of future training programmes and initiatives.

Continuous Professional Development

• Stay informed on the latest developments in Traveller culture, inclusion, and anti-discrimination best practices.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance facilitation and communication skills.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in facilitating training programmes, preferably related to culture, diversity, or community work.
• Knowledge of Traveller culture, history, and the challenges faced by the Traveller community in Ireland.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel and deliver training sessions at different locations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficient in using technology and online platforms for training delivery (e.g., Zoom, PowerPoint).

Desirable Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in training, education, community work, or related fields.
• Experience in developing and adapting training materials for different audiences.
• Familiarity with Irish equality, diversity, and inclusion legislation and policies.
• Full driver’s license essential.