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Open Positions: 2
Marketing & Communications Intern
ECO-UNESCO is seeking a Marketing & Comms Intern to join the team. This role is suited to someone with a background in design and an interest in digital storytelling, who is keen to develop their skills in a purpose-driven organisation. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, an understanding of how to create engaging content and an interest in communicating environmental and youth-focused initiatives in a clear and creative way.
You will:
• Support the creation of visual assets for social media, campaigns, and events
• Assist with content planning, writing, and scheduling across digital platforms
• Contribute to storytelling by highlighting programmes, projects, and impact
• Help maintain brand consistency
• Work closely with the team on day-to-day marketing and communications tasks
Start date: May 5/6
Duration: 2 months
Hours: 15-20 per week (flexible, remote and in-person)
Apply with your CV and 2–3 work samples to recruitment@ecounesco.ie
Voluntary Chairperson for ECO-UNESCO's Education & Training Committee
ECO-UNESCO is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the voluntary role of External Chairperson of our Education and Training Committee.
This is a governance-focused position, offering a valuable opportunity to contribute to the quality and integrity of our QQI-accredited education and training programmes (NFQ Levels 3–6).
As Chair, you will provide independent leadership to the Committee, supporting oversight of academic standards, programme quality, and learner supports, while ensuring compliance with QQI quality assurance requirements. The Committee plays a key role in advising our Board of Directors and ensuring that education and training decisions remain independent, robust, and learner-focused.
We are particularly interested in individuals who:
• Have experience within the Further Education and Training (FET) sector
• Bring governance experience, ideally including chairing committees or boards
• Hold a minimum NFQ Level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline
• Have an understanding of quality assurance frameworks, including QQI
• Are independent of ECO-UNESCO and aligned with our mission and values
Role details:
• Voluntary position
• Quarterly meetings (primarily online, with occasional in-person meetings in Dublin)
• Opportunity to contribute to a leading environmental education organisation working with young people across Ireland
ECO-UNESCO works to educate, empower, and inspire young people to take action on environmental issues, and will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026.
To apply:
Please submit your CV and a short Expression of Interest outlining your motivation, relevant experience, and suitability for the role.
📩 Applications should be sent (marked Private and Confidential) to: gary.donegan@ecounesco.ie
📅 Closing date: 8th May 2026
For informal enquiries, contact elaine.nevin@ecounesco.ie
Interested individuals are invited to express their interest by sending in a copy of their CV along with
an Expression of Interest letter of motivation.
- Your motivation for the role of Chairperson of the Education and Training Committee at ECO-UNESCO
- Your qualification at minimum NFQ Level 8, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline
- Your knowledge of and experience within the Irish Further Education and Training (FET) sector
and of Quality and Qualifications Ireland - Your understanding of, and alignment with, ECO UNESCO’s ethos, mission, values, learner
profile - Your previous experience of governance, including chairing committees or board
- Please confirm your independent of ECO UNESCO, its staff, tutors, and funders
- Please declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest