Job Advertisement in SLIS

We are looking for an Administration & Booking Officer to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Manager, SLIS and team, to act as the point of contact for SLIS customers, manage the office and operate effectively the SLIS Referral System.

The successful applicant for this post will:

• Have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a busy office setting using the full range of Microsoft packages
• Be able to show good working knowledge of issues affecting the Deaf Community.
• Have excellent communication skills in their work
• Have a high standard of literacy and show how they are able to provide administrative supports to groups & individuals
• Have experience of managing complaints and questions from the public
• Show the ability to manage their work load and time in a busy setting
• Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Experience of training & supporting staff members is desirable but not essential
• The ability to communicate in Irish Sign Language is desirable. 

This position will involve evening and weekend work

Job Description and Application form available from:
Phone or text: 087 650 6651 or by email on: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Please send completed application form including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees that we may contact to:
The Chairperson, Sign Language Interpreting Service, 40 Lower Drumcondra Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
or by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The closing date for receipt of applications is strictly no later than 1pm Thursday 9th February 2012.  Interviews will take place after 20th February 2012. Please note short-listing may apply.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Sign Language Interpreting Service is funded through & supported by:  Citizen’s Information Board