Chair

Outline:

The Bawnogue Youth & Community Centre is looking for a dynamic and visionary leader with exceptional skills to step forward as our Chairperson.

Board meetings – once per month, 6:30pm typically mid-week.

Manager meetings – once per month & ad hoc as needed. Our Centre Manager reports into the Chair.

Key Responsibilities:
We want our centre to be a space that brings people together and creates opportunities for a brighter future. We need our new Chair to help us deliver this. 

Provide an independent voice at board level to ensure an objective perspective and ensure the views of all stakeholders are considered equally.
Chair board meetings, setting agendas in consultation with the Secretary and ensuring effective decision-making and follow-through on actions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary spokesperson for the Centre, building strong relationships with stakeholders, including staff, our community and our service users

Development: To support our Centre Manager, and develop our Centre

About Us

Mission Statement: Our Mission is to provide a safe, educational, cultural and recreational environment for citizens of all ages. We promote friendship, communication and understanding by providing a community facility that is open to all.

Values:
Our work will be guided by our principles and commitments to:
• Inclusiveness – We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality
• Respect – The centre was built on respect for each other, respect for our community and respect for our centre.
• Quality – We strive for excellence through continuous improvement.
Aims:
• Support the wider community of Bawnogue from infants to senior citizens,
• Support the development of local resident and community groups,
• Promote the values and worth of all people
• Celebrate the cultural richness and diversity of the community
• Create opportunities for the development of individual potential and wellbeing
• Foster a cohesive and harmonious community.

Activity

Committee/Board work/Management

Where

Clondalkin

What's Required

The specification of a person who may be interested in undertaking this role may include:
· Passion for community development, social inclusion, equality, and promotion of diversity
· A willingness to understand the issues affecting the voluntary & community sector, the early childhood education and care sector and the wider child and family support sector
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse stakeholders
· Ability to commit the necessary time and energy to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
Ability to play a strategic role to successfully effect change and meet objectives of the centre

• Business/ HR/ Management
• Legal
• PR/ Marketing/ Market Research

Age Restrictions

Over 18

Time and Commitment Required for this Role

Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Hours required: 5 hours monthly