Vacancies | Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

Background information & values for staff and volunteer roles

DRCC values Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has a twofold mission: to prevent the harm and heal the trauma of all forms of sexual violence in Ireland. DRCC provides therapeutic and first response services through the National 24/7 Helpline, face-to-face therapy and a developing online counselling programme. It provides accompaniment and support to those who attend the Rotunda Sexual Assault Treatment Unit, Garda Stations, and the Courts. In addition, it offers education and training programmes for a wide variety of professionals and volunteers who work with those who have experienced sexual violence.

“We-Consent” Outreach & Engagement Officer

posted Jan 2025

As part of DRCC’s preventative work, the We-Consent project was launched in 2023. We-Consent is a long-term national campaign to inform, educate and engage with all members of society about consent. This is the first ever national campaign on broadening understanding and practice of consent that is targeted across all age groups in Ireland, and among the first globally. This campaign is for everyone - all people, all situations, all relationships.

To support the We-Consent Project, we are now seeking a committed and talented person to join us as Outreach & Engagement Officer. This person will work with a variety of key stakeholders and diverse communities to enable their engagement and contribution on this important national campaign.

The Outreach and Engagement role will entail relationship management across three main areas of work:

Survivor Empowerment – Working with a diverse group of survivors of sexual violence to empower their voices as central to the We-Consent Project via direct engagement and the We-Speak platform.

Community Outreach – Working on a variety of projects to spread the consent message to diverse communities who require a tailored strategic approach – in collaboration with NGOS and community groups working in this space.

We-Consent Conversation Workshops – Partnering with organisations from across civil society and general public groups to organise consent workshops.

The Outreach and Engagement Officer will be a central role in the national We-Consent Project and will be heavily supported across all areas of work by the Consent Project Manager and other key staff members within DRCC.

You can download the full job description here.

Total compensation & benefits

Salary: €38k - €42k depending on experience; Two-year initial contract subject to further funding.

Annual Leave: 23 days.

DRCC Pension contribution after 1 year's continuous service along with EE contribution.

Immediate access to the DRCC Employee Assistance Programme.

Immediate Access to Bike to Work & Travel Tax Saver Scheme.

How to apply

Please send your current CV and a cover letter demonstrating your fit to recruitment@rcc.ie and insert 'Outreach & Engagement Officer' in the subject line of your email.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 7th February at 5pm.

Interviews will be held face to face in DRCC’s offices in Lower Leeson Street on Tuesday 11th February 2025. A second interview will follow for successful candidates on Friday 14th February 2025.

All contracts with DRCC are subject to continued funding. Please note that DRCC is an equal opportunities employer.

Note for all Job Applicants

Garda Vetting is a requirement. All prospective employees are required to declare prior convictions and whether they have been or ever having been the subject of any investigation or inquiry into abuse or other inappropriate behaviour.

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer. DRCC is an equal opportunities employer; we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request and you wish to discuss further, please contact Naomi Patton, HR Manager at 01 6614911 or recruitment@rcc.ie.

Applicants should be aware DRCC is located in an old Georgian building on Leeson Street with access steps from the street. It is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability.

Volunteering with Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

We recruit volunteers to support our telephone counselling and accompaniment services at various intervals throughout the year. Volunteers are a vital part of our mission to heal the trauma of sexual violence and we rely heavily on their dedication and commitment. No prior experience is needed, we provide full training and expert support.

Volunteering Application

Please fill an application form to let us know and we will get in touch with you.

You can also email us with any queries, or telephone us at 01-661 4911.