Paid Membership Development Officer Organisation Fórsa Hours Full-time Location Dublin 1

Job title:

Paid Membership Development Officer Organisation Fórsa Hours Full-time Location Dublin 1

Company:

Forsa

Job description

The Membership Development Officer works closely with internal and external stakeholders to support and develop the Retired Members’ Community.Fórsa is a membership led union: we empower workers to change their lives at work. We build worker power by engaging every worker in the jobs and workplaces that we organise…and continue to build power in to retirement.We are currently looking for a personable, highly organised, and enthusiastic Membership Development Officer to join our Membership team.Overview of the RoleAs a Membership Development Officer, you work closely with the Retired Members Professional Committee, colleagues in the Membership Team, and Divisional teams to support and develop the Retired Members’ community.You will organise meeting and events, and engage with an extensive network of trade union activists and officers. You will communicate the benefits of Fórsa membership to members and non-members and promote the value of participation in union life.You actively contribute to Fórsa’s positive and healthy workplace culture through supportive collaborative teamworking.Working for FórsaAs an employer, Fórsa is committed to modelling the values of our union: we provide excellent benefits including a career average pension scheme, competitive annual leave, hybrid work and other flexible work arrangements, and a range of financial and practical supports for professional development.The initial salary for this position will be on the first point of the Grade 5 scale (with five incremental points: €50,206 · €51,705 · €53,236 · €54,799 · €56,374; and two Long Service Increments: €58,209 · €60,051). Entry above the first point is possible in certain circumstances (for example, your current salary is above the starting point).Fórsa welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including diverse professional experience. You may have developed skills in the trade union, public, private, or non-profit sectors. A commitment to the values of social justice, a strong public service, and workers’ empowerment is essential.Fórsa does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital or family status, age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or membership in the Traveller community.About Your Team

• You report to the Director of Membership. All staff are accountable to the General Secretary.
• You will lead and manage the work of colleagues in the Membership Team as it relates to Retired Members

Key Responsibilities and DutiesRecruitment and Union Building

• You plan, lead, and execute the development of the Retired Members’ Professional Committee in collaboration with National Executive Committee members, Branches, and other Fórsa staff.
• You contribute to an overall culture of recruitment, retention, and union-building in Fórsa by establishing a visible presence at union meetings and events (including workplace events, events in union offices, and conferences).
• You identify leaders and support them with organising activities
• You promote member participation in union life
• You participate in the coordination of member engagement activities, e.g. member meetings, surveys, events
• You support and guide colleagues in the Membership Unit, helping to manage and the work of other staff to promote Retired Member community development activities under the direction of the Director of Membership.
• You engage with a variety of Fórsa communities, including Fórsa networks, professional and equivalent grades committees, and the Solas-user network, on activities relating to membership, mapping, and union building.
• You contribute to the effective operation of the Membership Unit, processing applications and undertaking other required tasks under the direction of the Director of Membership.

Administration

• You field requests for support from union activists and stakeholders relating to Retired Member recruitment, retention, and union building.
• You plan, organise, and execute community development initiatives in collaboration with union officers and staff.
• You provide data and analysis relating to Retired Member membership to branches, activists, officers, and officials as required.

Representing the Community

• You attend meetings, events, and functions on behalf of Fórsa. You enthusiastically promote union membership and union-life.
• You attend meetings with the ICTU and contribute to the overall work of Congress as required.

General

• You carry out reasonable duties as may be required

HoursThe position is full time (37.5 hours weekly); the Membership Development Organiser will be expected to work during normal office hours. However, due to the nature of the job, work outside of normal office hours and over weekends may arise.LocationThe position is based in Fórsa’s Dublin Headquarters. Hybrid work arrangements are available subject to operational requirements.TravelExtensive travel within Ireland is required (expect 10 days per month). A full, clean driver’s license and access to a car is a prerequisite. Travel and Subsistence payments are made within the Civil Service rates and conditions.About You

• You are a great communicator – specifically:

• You are a good listener
• You are empathetic
• You can establish rapport with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• You are an experienced and effective presenter and public speaker
• You have demonstrated good judgment and have experience working with sensitive information
• You are a capable manager of your own time, projects, and have the IT and organisational skills to succeed in the role
• You show initiative, motivation, and are solution-oriented
• You have demonstrated knowledge of the issues affecting retired public servants
• You have a demonstrated understanding of organising and campaigning
• You are a teamworker whose flexibility, creativity, and support can be relied on by colleagues
• You are able to get a variety of stakeholders to work together – particularly relating to organising meetings and events
• You have excellent MS Office skills
• You have permission to work in Ireland

It would be great, but not essential if:

• You have previous experience in member recruitment and retention
• You have previous experience working with activists in a volunteer organisation

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Expected salary

Location

Northside Dublin

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:48:01 GMT

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