A CHARITY SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE

Career Opportunity with KCYS: Centre Operations & Development Assistant

Feb 25, 2026 | Current Vacancies

Want to contribute to positive change for young people in Kerry? We are now inviting applications for a

Centre Operations & Development Assistant

Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) is a voluntary youth work organisation providing a range of quality services responding to the needs of children, young people, their families, and communities across the region.  We are committed to making a positive difference in young people’s lives and work in line with our core values.

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to support the Centre Manager in our Tralee Centre and staff team in developing and maintaining the centre as a social enterprise.  This varied role involves supporting income generation, administration, promotion, programme delivery, and day-to-day operations, while ensuring the centre is safe, well-maintained, and efficiently run.

 Your Role:

  • Support the development of the centre as a social enterprise, including income generation and funding.
  • Provide administrative, reception, and operational support.
  • Promote the centre, its services, and events, including managing online presence.
  • Support the planning and delivery of community programmes.
  • Assist with day-to-day operations, caretaking, and health and safety.
  • Maintain records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Contribute to organisational activities, reporting, and professional development.

 

Requirements

  • Eligibility for employment under the *Community Services Programme is mandatory (Check here for eligibility requirements 👉 Citizens Information – Community Services Programme)
  • A relevant qualification (i.e. Marketing, Social Media, Office Administration) is desirable
  • Experience in a similar role

 

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work – Make a real impact on young lives! – Professional Development – Training & career growth opportunities – Supportive Team – Work in an environment that values creativity & collaboration – Competitive Benefits – Enhanced annual leave, paid sick leave scheme & more

If you’re motivated, passionate, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Join us & experience a quality & inclusive work environment, job satisfaction, flexible working, & more………..

Location: KCYS Denny Street, Tralee, Co Kerry | Contract: 37.5 hours per week | Fixed-Term Contract until 31st December 2026 

(with continuation subject to funding renewal)

 

Job Description and post requirements available here 👉KCYS Centre Operations & Development Assistant – CSP

Apply by sending your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to humanresources@kcys.ie on or before:

12 noon, Wednesday 11th March 2026

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies across KCYS may be filled.

Please note – We reserve the right to close or extend this recruitment process depending on application volume—early submission is encouraged.

 

KCYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KCYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KCYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland

 This project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme