Treasurer

About the Organisation
Mother Tongues is Ireland’s leading non-profit organisation dedicated to celebrating and promoting linguistic diversity through the arts. We are passionate about supporting multilingual families, empowering educators and fostering an inclusive society where every language is valued. Through our innovative programmes, such as Language Explorers and the annual Mother Tongues Festival, we work to make multilingualism visible and celebrated across the country.

Call for Treasurer Trustee (Voluntary)
As Mother Tongues continues to grow its reach and impact across Ireland, we are seeking a Treasurer to join our voluntary Board of Directors. Joining our Board is a unique opportunity to guide the governance and future strategic direction of a dynamic non-profit organisation.

The Role
The Treasurer is a Board member with specific responsibility for financial oversight. The role involves chairing or actively participating in the Finance Subcommittee and ensuring the organisation maintains strong financial governance, transparency, and sustainability.
The Treasurer works closely with the CEO, bookkeeper, and external accountants and reports to the full Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation on behalf of the Board
• Monitor income, expenditure, cash flow, and financial risk
• Ensure appropriate internal financial controls are in place
• Lead engagement with external accountants and/or auditors
• Support the preparation and Board approval of the annual budget
• Oversee the preparation of Annual Accounts for Board and AGM approval
• Advise the Board on the financial implications of strategic decisions
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and governance standards
• Support the organisation in its potential transition to charitable status

Person Specification

Essential:

• Resident in Ireland
• Experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management

• Experience in the non-profit, social enterprise, or arts sector

• Ability to interpret financial reports and advise at the Board level
• Understanding of governance and fiduciary responsibilities
• Capacity to contribute strategically and independently
• Availability to commit approximately 5 hours per month

Desirable:

• Resident in Co. Dublin or surrounding counties

• Familiarity with Irish charity and company governance requirements
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Charities Act 2009 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.

Board Commitment

• 5 online Board meetings per year
• Participation in Finance Subcommittee meetings
• Preparation and review of financial documentation between meetings

Board members are expected to act with integrity, independence and in the best interests of the organisation, upholding high standards of governance and accountability.

How to Apply
Please submit via this website:

• A CV
• A cover letter (maximum one page) outlining your interest in the Treasurer Trustee role
• Two referees (one must be a character referee), references will be checked ahead of onboarding as a Trustee.

Deadline: 15th March 2026

Applicants must confirm that they have no conflicts of interest or legal impediments to serving as a trustee.