Job Details
Office Administrator - Family Resource Centre - Westport
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WESTPORT BUSINESS COMMUNITY LIMITED -
Ref: #CES-2456397 -
The Leeson Enterprise Centre, Altamount Street, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 ET85 -
No of positions: 1 -
Community Employment Programme -
19.5 hours per week -
Community Employment Programme Rates
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Published On: 03 Jul 2026 -
Closing On: 14 Aug 2026
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Set up, maintenance and management of hard and soft copy filing systems
Administration support in the operation of the drop-in information service
General maintenance of the Centre; room set up, organising, shopping/ supplies
Identify, organise & update information and resources to ensure an efficient service
Work with staff in setting up office directories for file & volunteer management
Updating databases and Centre information as needed
General secretarial duties, typing, minutes, photocopying, correspondence
Support operation of room hire and outreach via bookings procedure and Centre calendar
Support the delivery of designated projects and services as part of the Centre’s work plan.
General
Taking calls & messages
Welcome & accommodate any visitors to the Centre
Record calls and visitors to the Centre
Provide administrative and clerical support to clients accessing the drop-in service
Providing general information to members of the public
Participate fully as a team member, cooperating with and supporting centre staff and management
Ensure tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner and that deadlines assigned are met centre materials and supplies as needed
Organisation of project materials, equipment and resources for effective and efficient use by staff, volunteers and the community
Support the access and use of the Centre as a resource to the community
Adherence to all of the Centre’s policies & procedures
Support the fulfilment of the Centre’s vision and mission in line with our core values
Responsible for recording hours worked and keeping timesheets up to date
Perform any other duties that may be deemed necessary by the Co-ordinator and/or Voluntary Board of Directors from time to time
Key Skills Required
Excellent organisational skills
Attention to detail
Computer skills desirable
Communication skills
Ability to multi task
Ability to work off their own initiative
Proactive and able to adapt to pieces of work as they emerge
Competencies
Microsoft office desirable
Knowledge of email and internet desirable
This is a development opportunity so previous education or training is not required for this position. Training and mentoring will be provided to support your career.
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