Role overview:

Develop LINQ’s capacity as a national community organization by assisting in strategic plan delivery and implementing community health initiatives for the LBQ community. This role offers professional growth and flexibility within Community Health.

Essential Skills/Competencies:

  • Understanding of issues facing LBQ people and their families.

  • At least 2 years’ community development experience and a relevant third-level qualification (e.g., Community Work, Community Development, Community Health, Youth Work, Social Care or Health Promotion).

  • Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in Google software and MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support LINQ’s mission and vision through project and initiative delivery.

  • Develop a work plan aligned with the strategic plan.

  • Assist in delivering LINQ Ireland’s LGBTI+ Diversity Awareness Programme.

  • Provide confidential advice and advocacy to Lesbian, Bi, and Queer women on health issues.

  • Support existing groups within LINQ.

  • Produce reports and evaluations as required.

  • Engage in training and upskilling.

  • Provide one-to-one support for LBQ service users.

  • Collaborate with local, regional, and national LGBTI+ organizations.

  • Facilitate and maintain groups, support networks, and information sessions.

  • Identify opportunities to enhance services, partnerships, and community resources.

  • Liaise with relevant organizations and agencies.

  • Work independently, prioritise tasks, and maintain flexibility in work hours, including evenings and weekends.

  • Collaborate effectively within a small team.

Desirable:

  • Understanding of the Irish national context (including political and socio-economic) and knowledge of the wider LGBTQ+ sector.

  • Understanding of wider equity barriers (e.g. sexism, racism, migration status, ableism, socio-economic disparities) in Irish society and intersectionality.

  • Experience working with small teams and/or grassroots community organisations.

  • Understanding of the principles of community development and community health.

  • Fundraising experience.

  • Full clean drivers license.

 

Reporting to: LINQ Ireland Executive Director

Employed by: LINQ Ireland, 11a White St, Cork

Location: Cork, also some travel domestic and possibly international

Application Process: Application forms available via recruitment@linqireland.ie

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday, September 21st 2026 (Applications not accepted beyond this date)

Interview Date: Interviews expected between September 28th – October 3rd. Expected to start week of 12th October 2026

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, will include some evening to 8pm and weekend shifts.

Salary: €33,630 – €36,840 (dependent on experience)

Leave: 23 days, including 2 at Christmas

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term (1 year, with extension depending on funding)

Probation: 6 months

Other: Garda Vetting required

Applicants will be shortlisted based on application details and post requirements.

This position is funded by the Cork North and East Community Work Department, HSE Southwest.