Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver on the Communications Implementation Plan that is drawn from the In Sync Strategic Plan. 
• Lead the development and implementation of a Communications Strategy that guides and informs the communications functions of the organisation.
• Ensure the In Sync Communications Strategy:
• Is informed by and supports the direct engagement of young people, children, and families, staff, and volunteers in our communications output. 
• Clearly promotes and reflects our values and our models work, 
• effectively articulates the value and impact of the work we do, and 
• Communicates the outcomes-focused approach to our work with young people, children, and families, and the wider community.
• Work with the Board and SMT to develop an advocacy agenda that is informed by an inclusive internal consultation process. Develop a plan that supports the implementation of that agenda, including the development of a suite of position statements on identified themes and issues.
• Lead the further development and roll out of In Sync branding, oversee and monitor the use of branding to ensure consistency across the organisation.
• Responsible for the management and administration of insync.ie  website and social media platforms, and the ParentingSupport.ie website.
• Produce high-quality written, visual and digital content i.e. press releases, videos, reports, leaflets, posters etc.
• Represent and promote the organisation at a national and regional level to relevant bodies, networks, and fora with a view to promoting our services, exchanging ideas and accomplishing objectives e.g. YWI Communications Network.
• Build and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with key external stakeholders at a local and regional level in order to further the interests of In Sync and of young people, children and families in Kildare & West Wicklow i.e. 
• Partners and funders
• Print media, radio etc.; and, 
• Elected representatives and their staff.
• To be cognisant of and responsive to the broader environment in order to identify opportunities and/or threats for In Sync.
• To ensure implementation of, and compliance with, In Sync Policies and Procedures.
• Review communications operations on an ongoing basis to evaluate performance and effectiveness in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential opportunity and areas of potential risk.
• To support and promote In Sync's positive and progressive culture, as articulated in the organisations values, for the benefit of staff, volunteers and young people.
• To be innovative in developing new and creative ways of communicating our messages.
• Support the upskilling of the In Sync staff team to improve effectiveness of communications output at all levels.
• Support the identification of opportunities and strategies for the growth and development of our services in Co. Kildare & West Wicklow.
• This job description may be reviewed from time to time in line with the needs of the organisation. 

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience of managing and updating websites using WordPress
• Experience managing organisational social media platforms, ideally in the community & voluntary sector.
• Proficiency in Canva, video editing tools, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Strong digital content creation skills, including producing engaging posts, short form videos and reels, and the ability to identify and respond to emerging social media trends
• Strong copywriting and storytelling ability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams