Project Development Officer

Good Energies Alliance Ireland (GEAI) is hiring a Project Development Officer to help our small but growing environmental NGO reach more communities and young people with climate and energy action.

ABOUT GEAI

GEAI is based in Ballinaglera Community Hall, Co. Leitrim. We work on community-based climate and energy education and awareness-raising with local communities and young people. GEAI was at the forefront of the national campaign against fracking. Today we coordinate Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) projects: we host young volunteers from across Europe every year, support Irish volunteers abroad, and work with schools on climate action.

THE ROLE

• Part-time hybrid: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days. At least 1 day a week at the GEAI office in Ballinaglera, up to 2 days remote

• Fixed-term contract for 12 months, with a 6-month probation period. It may be extended, subject to funding

• Reports to the Project Coordinator

An important part of this role is finding funding to support GEAI's growth.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Communications

• Manage GEAI's internal and external communications, online and offline, with the Board, Project Coordinator and ESC volunteers

• Prepare monthly and annual communications workplans for the Board

• Keep our website and social media up to date

• Publicise GEAI's work and our volunteers' experiences through the website, social media, newsletters, local press and the community

• Make sure our projects are shared with the public as our funders require

Funding

• Research national, local and EU funding opportunities and bring them to the Board for approval

• Build on our international partnerships to design and apply for new Erasmus+ and other projects (Youth Participation, Cooperation Partnerships, Climate Action)

• Prepare approved funding applications and submit them before the deadline

Project administration and finance

• Work with our European funders and attend their training and briefing sessions

• Help the Project Coordinator deliver annual work plans with ESC volunteers and partner organisations

• Support our ESC and other volunteers in their work

• Keep accurate participant and activity records as our funders require

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and manage project budgets with the Board

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Essential:

• A self-motivated team player who can work independently without close supervision

• Strong IT and communications skills

• Project management experience, including PR and budget management

• Strong report writing, organisational and governance skills

• Experience applying for local and/or EU funding

• Knowledge of the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ programmes and their requirements

• A relevant third-level qualification

• Flexibility, enthusiasm, commitment and an open mind

Desirable:

• Knowledge of sustainable development and community-based climate action

• Experience managing volunteers

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and cover letter to goodenergiesalliance@gmail.com

Deadline: 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026