About Client

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is an organisation that harnesses the cumulative power of people to create lasting social change. 

They do this in two ways: by seeking out people with unique insight and scalable ideas to social problems; and by offering them a deeper level of support to grow their impact through our vibrant community of changemakers.

SEI supports those who will solve Ireland’s social problems, this is not only the social entrepreneurs themselves, but all those willing to back them too. SEI’s work is all driven by their unfaltering belief in the power of people, helping people together. Since they were founded in 2004 SEI has supported over 500 social entrepreneurs in tackling social problems across the island of Ireland. 

About the Role

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland are seeking an ambitious person with a passion for social change. This role will offer the chance to gain an in-depth understanding of the work of social entrepreneurs in Ireland and direct experience of a range of activities within a not-for-profit organisation.  

The Programmes Assistant will play a supporting role within the Impact Team, whose purpose it is to find and support the highest potential social entrepreneurs in Ireland to grow their impact. In this role you will gain a profound understanding of the social entrepreneurship sector and meet with hugely inspiring and interesting people, including SEI Alumni and the hundreds of social entrepreneurs who apply to SEI each year. You will also engage with the organisation’s many supporters: leaders and experts in business, media and the social sector in Ireland and beyond. You will work as part of a fast-paced, dynamic team, and will be supported to work in a creative and entrepreneurial spirit.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the various selection processes that take place throughout the year. This involves communications with applicants, data management, supporting event organisation, and helping to ensure that the experience of the social entrepreneurs and our wider community is an inspiring and positive one.

• Support the delivery of SEI’s programmes, including the organisation of events and trainings.

• Work together with Impact team to achieve annual strategic objectives. 

• Contribute to relevant cross-organisational and special projects as required. 

If you are an enthusiastic, personable, and thoughtful person who is motivated by SEI’s vision and mission and looking to gain experience working in a diverse organisation then this could be the role for you!