WPEP - Administration Assistant - Dingle

This 6 month work placement opportunity has been created for an individual to gain practical work experience while supporting the day-to-day activities of a busy community-based organisation in Dingle. 

This role offers a mix of administrative support and practical involvement in office and event activities. 

Main Duties and Learning Areas 

The participant will learn and assist with: 

Office Administration: 

• Answering the phone and taking messages

• Checking emails and forwarding or responding as required

• Sorting and distributing daily post

• Creating simple posters or event notices using MS Word, Publisher or Canva

Meetings & Organisation: 

• Supporting the scheduling of meetings and events

• Sending meeting invitations and updating diaries

• Attending meetings with a mentor to understand how the organisation operates

Community & Event Support: 

• Meeting and greeting visitors and clients

• Coordinating people coming in and out of the building

• Supporting community activities and small events

• Setting up rooms for meetings and events (arranging chairs, tables and equipment as needed)

• Assisting with event setup and tidy-up afterwards

Daily allocation of the above tasks will vary depending on the needs of the organisation. This is a practical, hands-on placement in an active environment and will suit someone who is organised, reliable, willing to learn and comfortable with both office-based and on-site tasks. 

 

Training 

This is a training and work experience opportunity. No previous experience is required. 

Participants are eligible to complete the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module, developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. 

Formal Training (20 hours): 

• MS 365

• MS Outlook

• MS Teams

Informal Training includes: 

• Company induction (including Health & Safety)

• Overview of the organisation

• Phone system training

• Introduction to the company IT system

• How to set up meetings on MS Teams & Outlook calender

 

NEWKD is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.