Energy and Climate Awareness Officer
Codema are currently recruiting for a Energy and Climate Awareness Officer to join their team.
About the Role:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead Codema’s Think Energy campaign and manage the Home Energy Saving Kit programme. It’s ideal for someone who’s passionate about climate action and energy awareness, and enjoys working with communities, organisations and partners.
You won’t be doing this alone – our experienced teams from communications, engagement, admin and finance will support you every step of the way and will help you to set clear and achievable goals. This is a unique chance to make a real impact in tackling climate change while helping to shape innovative energy awareness initiatives across Dublin.
What you will do:
- Lead energy awareness initiatives
- Manage and grow the Home Energy Saving Kit programme
- Drive strategic partnerships and growth
- Oversee digital communications activities
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of passion, initiative and expertise to drive impactful programmes and foster meaningful change. Please note that due to the nature of this role, some occasional evening and/or weekend work will be required and you must be willing to travel around Dublin.
They will possess the following qualities:
- Passionate about sustainability
- Great communicator
- Strategic thinker
- Strong organiser
- Team player
- Comfortable with digital tools
- Creative and impact-focused
- Flexible
- Adaptable
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Degree in Communications / Marketing / Climate Change / Project Management / Environmental Science or similar discipline.
- Proven experience in delivering engaging talks, presentations, workshops and events.
- Proven experience in project coordination, particularly in energy awareness, education, or community engagement.
- Strong presentation and communication skills to engage diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to think strategically and identify growth opportunities for programmes and initiatives.
- Strong time planning skills and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisational skills, including budget management and stock control.
- Proficiency in digital media management, including website content management systems, social media channels and newsletter platforms.
- Passionate about sustainability, energy efficiency, and climate action.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English is essential.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Canva, or other design / graphical software.
- Experience in developing communications collateral, such as brochures, infographics, etc.
- Event management experience is desirable but not essential.
Location:
The Codema office is located in Dublin city and is accessible by a range of sustainable transport modes. Secure bicycle parking is also available. The role is a mixture of remote and in-office working, with in-person work required for all events.
How to Apply:
Please e-mail your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@codema.ie by 5pm, Wednesday, 14th May 2025.
As we may be advertising several positions, please insert the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Please note that we will aim to hold interviews for shortlisted candidates during the week of 26th May 2025.
Note that this is a full-time, fixed-term 18-month contract.
About Codema:
Codema is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, dedicated to working on behalf of our local authority members to promote public good in the areas of energy and climate mitigation. Currently, our local authority members are Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council and we prioritise our work within these local authority areas.