Foundation Marketing and Events Coordinator – part-time 3 month contract
Closing date for applications Midnight 22nd March 2026
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and organised Marketing and Events Coordinator to support the delivery of some key alumni events for St. Columba’s College with associated marketing, social media and administrative activities.
This role is ideal for a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in events, communications, sustainability and alumni relations.
Key Responsibilities
Event Management
- Support in planning and delivering key events.
- Liaise with venues, suppliers, speakers and partners.
- Manage event timelines, logistics, registrations and on-site support.
- Track budgets and support post-event reporting and evaluation.
Marketing & Communications
- Draft and schedule emails, website updates and marketing materials.
- Plan, draft and schedule content for LinkedIn and Instagram platforms.
- Monitor social media engagement and respond appropriately.
- Monitor engagement metrics and prepare summary reports.
Administration
- Maintain records, databases and filing systems.
- Draft correspondence and internal documents.
- Provide general administrative and project coordination support.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Experience (academic, voluntary or professional) in event coordination, marketing and social media management.
- Strong literacy skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable creating content for LinkedIn and digital platforms.
- Organised, efficient and able to manage multiple deadlines.
- Positive, proactive can-do attitude.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
Desirable
- Business-minded and commercially aware.
- Experience using Canva, LinkedIn Campaign Manager or similar tools.
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks or environmental initiatives.
- Basic budget tracking or reporting experience.
Contract & Compensation
- 12 week contract.
- Equivalent to €30k annual salary (pro-rata).
- 20 hours/week.
- Role is based on-site in Dublin.
- Lunch is provided during term time.
- 3-month contract with a view to extending.
About the Foundation
The St. Columba’s College Foundation was launched in 2022 to secure the long-term future of the College and to broaden its impact. It exists to develop and nurture philanthropy across the Columban Community – parents, alumni and friends – and to channel that support into meaningful and strategic priorities.
The mission of the St. Columba’s College Foundation is bound within four pillars: Sustainability, Bursaries, Bursaries for Old Columbans & Legacy Gifts.
For more information please check out our website at https://www.stcolumbas.ie/foundation
About the College
St. Columba’s College is a co-educational boarding and day school located on a stunning 140-acre campus at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. St. Columba’s is shaped by its five core values:
- Kindness
- Compassion
- Inclusion
- Responsibility
- Determination.
👉 Apply by sending your CV and a short cover note to
foundation@stcolumbas.ie by midnight on 22nd March 2026.
