Assistant to General Manager
Assistant to General Manager
Assist GM with daily operations: phone/email support, Canva content creation, event planning, volunteer coordination. Make a real difference!
Role Overview:
We’re looking for a proactive, reliable, and organised volunteer to assist the General Manager in the day-to-day running of Aphasia Ireland. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks, and contributing to a meaningful cause.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the General Manager with administrative and organisational tasks.
- Handle phone and email communication with volunteers, members, and partners.
- Create and edit visual content for social media and events using Canva.
- Help coordinate events, meetings, and fundraising activities.
- Maintain documents, contact lists, and scheduling systems.
- Support with volunteer coordination and general communications.
- Collaborate with different teams across the organisation (Events, Social Media, Website, HR, Grants, etc.).
Skills & Requirements:
- Confident and comfortable talking on the phone.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Proficient with Canva (designing posts, posters, and event materials).
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to multitask effectively.
- Enthusiastic about contributing to a meaningful cause.
- Experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) is a plus.
What You’ll Gain:
- Valuable insight into the running of a national non-profit organisation.
- Experience working across all areas — from Events and Social Media to Grants, HR, and Website Management.
- Hands-on learning in management, communication, and teamwork.
- Flexible volunteering hours and a supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to make a real difference for people living with aphasia.