VACANCY – Regional Organiser, Munster – CATU Ireland

CATU Ireland – The Community and Tenants Union of Ireland is a community based union of tenants, those in emergency & precarious living situations as well as mortgage holders. We are a membership based 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.

SALARY: €24,960

HOURS: 1 Year Contract, 30 hours per week

*This role requires a certain degree of flexibility on the part of the candidate and includes the need to travel throughout the Munster area. A Drivers’ License and access to a car will be required in order to carry out the role*

The successful applicant will work closely with a Staff Coordinator, who will conduct weekly 1-to-1 meetings, and act as a liaison between the staff team and the union’s National Committee

 

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Core

1. Formation of an overall organising plan for the province of Munster with the union’s national leadership, tying into the national campaigns and priorities
2. Supporting and Developing CATU campaigns and actions, in conjunction with local committees, national reps and the staff team
3. Recruitment to the union including door knocking, calls, stalls and 1-1 conversations in conjunction with local committees and members.
4. Committee Development: helping in the launch of local committees of CATU in Munster, helping give advice and support and build the confidence of these committees.
5. Strengthening links between our Munster branches – cross-collaboration, training, supporting each other’s activities
6. New Area Support: supporting areas where CATU members have started organising (pre-committee launch), initial meeting, recruitment and planning
7. For this role, it is necessary for applicants to either be based in Munster or be willing to relocate.

Other

8. Facilitate training with local committees and the Training & Education team
9. Assist in administration and development of the Union
   10. Assisting branches with membership defence cases

SKILLS:

 

* Excellent planning, organising and campaigning 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 mobilise and motivate groups, and teach key skills and learning objectives.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

* Evidence of Community based work (either voluntary or paid), campaign or union organising and/or other grassroots campaign and action experience.

Desirable: 

* Experience presenting to groups, facilitating or training work and computer literacy.
* An understanding of the issues and experiences of tenants in a variety of contexts – e.g direct provision, public housing, private renters, emergency accommodation

INTERESTS:

A commitment to community issues, tenants’ equality and justice and building power for working class communities on the island of Ireland.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications for this role are due by midnight on July 24th, 2026. Interviews will be held the following week.

PLEASE EMAIL A RECENT CV TO jobs@catuireland.org WITH YOUR NAME IN THE EMAIL SUBJECT LINE AND THE DOCUMENT SAVED WITH YOUR NAME E.G. KARLMARXCV.DOC