Student & Education Engagement Coordinator

Position DetailsJob Title: Student & Education Engagement CoordinatorReports To: Deputy Director of EducationTerm: Full-time, permanent (subject to six-month probation)Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.30pm (some evening or weekend work may be required forevents)Location: Dublin 2 (occasional off-site travel required)About the OrganisationOur client is a leading professional body representing experts across the construction, land, and property sectors. The organisation is committed to enhancing, advancing, and maintaining professional standards while supporting education, training, and continuous professional development within the industry.The Education Department oversees the educational requirements of professionals throughout all stages of their careers and delivers a range of tailored corporate training programmes to meet the evolving needs of the sector.Our client is now seeking a Student & Education Engagement Coordinator to play a key role in promoting careers in the built environment, driving student engagement, and supporting the delivery of education-related initiatives to members and future professionals.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Student & Education Engagement Coordinator will work with current, past, and prospective members to support the growth of the membership pipeline, with a strong focus on student and trainee engagement.Key duties include:Develop and deliver an effective school communication and engagement strategy.Act as the main point of contact for guidance counsellors and teachers, delivering presentations to second-level students to promote careers in the built environment.Manage scheduling and administration for school talks, workshops, and outreach events.Create and manage promotional and awareness materials, including career pathways, apprenticeships, and membership routes.Support the rollout of existing education outreach programmes and contribute to new initiatives as developed.Build and maintain relationships with a range of external stakeholders, including schools, colleges, and industry partners.Collaborate closely with the internal communications and marketing team to ensure consistent digital and social media strategies that enhance visibility and engagement.Represent the organisation at career fairs, open days, and education-related events nationwide.Prepare regular activity and progress reports for senior management.Contribute to the broader education and professional development strategy of the organisation.Undertake additional duties as required to support departmental and organisational goals.Experience and CompetenciesThe ideal candidate will be personable, well-organised, and capable of managing multiple prioritiesin a fast-paced environment.Essential Skills and Experience:Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and strong IT proficiency.Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.Demonstrable digital marketing and content creation experience.Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Confident presenter with strong interpersonal and networking skills.Minimum of two years’ experience in an education, training, or professional membership organisation.High standard of administration and reporting skills, maintaining quality while meeting deadlines.Full clean driver’s licence (national travel required).Experience using Microsoft Dynamics or a similar CRM system.Desirable:Experience working in a professional body, education, or training administration environment.Interest or background in the built environment, construction, or property sectors.Ideal CandidateThis role would suit a confident communicator who enjoys working with students, educators, andprofessional members. The successful candidate will have a proactive, “can-do” approach,demonstrate initiative, and bring creativity to student engagement and outreach activities.