CATU Ireland – The Community and Tenants Union of Ireland is a community based union of tenants, those in emergency & precarious living situations and mortgage holders. We are a member-led organisation fighting for our members, building power through collective action, and fighting for economic and social justice and a better life for our members and our communities.

ABOUT THE JOB:

CATU are hiring for the role of Regional Organiser in Ulster so that we can grow our membership in the region, while strengthening and developing upon the work that has already taken place. We are keen to hear from anyone who is passionate about the work we do, and community organising more broadly. While experienced candidates are welcome, we would encourage applications from anyone who has a genuine passion for this line of work.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Core

* Formation of overall organising plan for the province of Ulster with the National Officers and Board of Directors, tying into the national organising plans where they overlap

* Supporting and Developing CATU campaigns and actions, in conjunction with local committees and members

* Recruitment to the union including door knocking, calls, stalls and conversations in conjunction with local committees and members.

* Committee Development: helping in the launch of local committees of CATU in Ulster, helping give advice and support and build the confidence of these committees.

* New Area Support: supporting areas where CATU members have started organising (pre-committee launch), initial meeting, recruitment and planning.

* For this role, it is necessary for applicants to either be based in Ulster or be willing to relocate.

* Knowledge around organising within the North of Ireland, including cross-community work.

 

Other

* Facilitate training with local committees, Training & Education staff, and the national officer board.

* Ability to create links with existing community groups.

* Assist in administration and development of the Union.

SALARY: £13/€15 per hour

HOURS: 1 Year Contract, 30 hours per week

*This role requires a certain degree of flexibility on the part of the candidate*

SKILLS:

* Campaign, Action and Organising skills

* Excellent planning skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Good writing and editing skills.

* Strong group facilitation skills, including creating warm and accessible spaces for a variety of backgrounds, being able to move groups, and teach key skills and learning objectives.

* Ability to work cross-community with knowledge on the two communities in the North of Ireland. 

EXPERIENCE:

Essential: Evidence of community, union organising or campaigning work – voluntary or professional

Desirable: Experience presenting to groups, facilitating or training groups of people

 

INTERESTS:

A commitment to community issues and tenants equality and justice and a desire to build power for working class communities on the island of Ireland.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications for this role are due at midnight on May 29th, 2025. Interviews will be held in the following week.

PLEASE EMAIL A RECENT CV AND COVER LETTER TO jobs@catuireland.org WITH YOUR NAME IN THE EMAIL SUBJECT LINE AND EACH DOCUMENT SAVED WITH YOUR NAME E.G. KARLMARXCV.PDF and KARLMARXCOVERLETTER.PDF