Job Description - Events Co-ordinator

at  St Francis Hospice Dublin

GENERAL

• Comply with the Mission Statement, Ethos and Values of St. Francis Hospice Dublin.
• Contribute to and comply fully with the St. Francis Hospice Dublin Safety Statement including safe
  working practice as laid down by the Safety, Health and Welfare at work Act 2005 and any other

relevant legislation.

• Comply with the St. Francis Hospice Dublin policies relating to confidentiality and ensure

confidentiality in all matters of information obtained during the course of employment.

• Adhere to the Policies & Procedures of St. Francis Hospice Dublin at all times.
• Actively engage in continuous personal development and learning.
• Present and act in a professional manner at all the times.

The successful candidate will be required to update their knowledge and skills to fit the changing
requirements of the post. Therefore, this Job Description is an outline of the current broad areas of
responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. It will be
reviewed and updated in line with future needs.
The successful candidate will be required to maintain, enhance and develop their knowledge, skills
and attitudes necessary to respond to a changing situation.

1. JOB PURPOSE

The philosophy of St. Francis Hospice is based on a multi-disciplinary approach. All staff, regardless of
grade or discipline, are required to participate in this concept and to be sympathetic to and able to
project the philosophy of St. Francis Hospice.
The Events Co-ordinator is a key position within the fundraising team. They will work alongside the
Community Events Co-Ordinator to ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and facilitate the
development of volunteer/supporter networks and community groups across the local area.
Specifically the Events Co-ordinator will be responsible for the management of the Annual Car Draw
with the objective of raising capital and revenue funding for St. Francis Hospice in North Dublin city
and county.

2. ACCOUNTABILITY

The position reports to and is accountable to the Head of Fundraising or other designated officers in
all matters relating to the job.

7. OUTLINE OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will support the Head of Fundraising and work alongside the Community
Events Co-Ordinator and ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally to
deliver targets in line with the St. Francis Hospice Fundraising Strategy. To achieve this the person
appointed will support and facilitate the development of volunteer/supporter networks and
community groups across the local area.
Specifically the person appointed is responsible for the co-ordination of Supporter Events and the
management of the Annual Car Draw with the objective of raising capital and revenue funding for St.
Francis Hospice in North Dublin City and County.
This role will be based in St. Francis Hospice Blanchardstown.
The role of Events Co-ordinator includes but is not limited to: