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in Cork and beyond which is in its twelfth year of operation. The HSE provides core
funding to support the work we deliver in the L&B community. LINC aims to “improve
the quality of life, health and well-being of all women who identify as lesbian or
bisexual”. This shall be achieved by:
Building a safe, accessible and vibrant community centre (actual and virtual) for
lesbians, bisexual and trans (LBT) women
Providing information and support for LBT women and their families
Promoting the physical, mental, emotional and sexual health of LBT women
Informing and contributing to relevant policy development at local, regional and
national level
Being a model of best practice rooted in feminist, social justice and community
development principles.
Role:
Key role in welcoming and supporting community members: women coming in for the
first time; family members and friends.
Manage external communications – answer telephone, prepare correspondence (paper
and electronic), respond to emails, update LINC’s website, library and sourcing resources
etc…
Support the project in the ongoing development of group supports.
Participate in team meetings
Participate in ongoing training
Other duties as may be deemed necessary
Responsible To:
LINC Project Co-ordinator
The LINC Steering Group
Jointly responsible with team for:
Maintaining the warm, friendly and accessible atmosphere in our resource centre at
White Street. Ongoing maintenance of the premises. Documenting the experience of
LINC as an organization and providing regular, structured and informative reports to the
LINC Steering Group.
Skills Required:
Knowledge and Experience of the Lesbian/Bisexual women’s community is essential
Experience in an office setting
Excellent verbal communication skills
Outgoing and warm personality
Good organizational skills
The ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Computer Skills essential.
The successful applicant must be eligible for Community Employment Scheme and
must be registered with FAS
Applicants should apply by post and e-mail by submitting a curriculum vitae and letter of
application to:
Project Co-ordinator
LINC Community Centre
11A White Street
Cork
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday May 13th at 5pm. Applications
received after the deadline will not be considered.