APPLICATIONS CLOSED! - Roscommon Development Worker

Women’s Collective Ireland are recruiting for the following position of Development Worker, in Roscommon, Part – Time position, 21 hours per week based at Unit 5, The Old Mill, Main Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a feminist community development project that supports women’s equality and women’s well-being. Employed by the WCI Board of Directors, the Development Worker is responsible for the engagement in community development work within WCI Roscommon and to facilitate and support development, well-being, training, and networking of women in the local area.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in community development working within the community sector.

• Minimum of Level 6 qualification in community development or equivalent.

• Excellent communication and administration skills.

• Excellent facilitation skills.

• An understanding of grassroots feminism.

• The ability to outreach and engage with women in the local area.

• The ability to identify the relevant training, supports and needs of women in the area.

• The ability to assist with the planning and the delivery of relevant programmes within WCI Roscommon.

• The ability to network with other community organisations to support women’s participation.

• The ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits Package working with Women’s Collective Ireland are:

• Access to a Pension Plan (following completion of probation period)

• Access to Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) – Private Health benefit.

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)

• 2 additional agency days per annum

The salary for the post is based on the starting point of WCI Development Worker Salary Scale - €31,217 (pro rata)

Applications must be made by application form only

To request an Application Form and job information please contact: Fathima Reema Sain at – recruitment@womenscollective.ie

Closing Date for applications 19th September 2025 at 5:00 PM. Shortlisting may apply.

This post is subject to funding by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality

WCI is an Equal Opportunities Employer