Trinity Dignity, Safety and Respect

Post Specification

The successful applicant will be expected to start on 4 June 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

This application process is open only to students and recent graduates registered with the Trinity Disability Service (as advertised through the Student Services Internship Support Programme.)

Context of the Role

Trinity College has revised its Dignity and Respect policy and developed a new Sexual Misconduct policy, a formal complaint procedure, and associated supporting documentation, following an extensive period of consultation on Dignity and Respect issues in Trinity. A key recommendation to support the implementation of the policies is the establishment of a Dignity, Respect and Consent Service (DR&C). The DR&C is committed to the promotion of an environment for work and study which upholds the dignity and respect of all members of the Trinity community and which supports your right to study and/or work in an environment which is free of any form of bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment and sexual violence). ‌

The Purpose of the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative person to join the team as a Communications Campaign intern. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of a communication campaign for the new DR&C Service at Trinity. As an intern, you will work closely with the DR&C team to research, plan, and create impactful and engaging content to raise awareness of Dignity, Respect and Consent and promote the services available to the college community. The DR&C aims to promote the student voice in all aspects of Dignity, Respect and Consent, particularly students who have experienced barriers and marginalisation. The communication campaign will be launched by October 2024 on campus and via social media.

Key Responsibilities:

• Campaign research: Conduct research on similar campaigns across Ireland, the UK, Europe and assist with research of the types of behaviours being experienced within the Trinity College community.
• Communication/Campaign Strategy: Assist with the development of a comprehensive communication and campaign strategy that aligns with the university's values and objectives for promoting dignity and respect.
• Content Creation: Assist with the creation of compelling, trauma informed content, including written materials, videos, graphics, and social media posts, to deliver key messages related to dignity and respect.
• Communication Channels: Identify appropriate communication channels, including university websites, social media platforms, newsletters, and other mediums to effectively reach target audiences.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with relevant departments, student organizations, and external partners to strengthen partnerships and enhance the reach and impact of the DR&C’s campaign.

The successful candidate will have an interest in developing skills and experience in the following:

• Hands-on experience developing and implementing a communication campaigns.
• Proficiency in graphic design software and tools (eg. Adobe Creative Suite) to create visually appealing content.
• Creating compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Using various communication channels, including social media platforms, websites, and email marketing tools.
• Working independently and collaboratively within a team environment, manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

If you have any previous experience of the above, please detail this in your cover letter.

This role will be hybrid with some on-campus attendance required.

The University welcomes applications from disabled people. We are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to compete to the best of their ability wherever it is reasonable to do so and, if successful, to assist them during their employment. Information for disabled applicants is available at Staff with a Disability - Trinity Disability Service | Trinity College Dublin (tcd.ie). We encourage you to declare any disability that you may have, and any reasonable accommodations that you may require, in the section provided for this purpose in the application form. This will enable us to accommodate your needs throughout the process as required. However, applicants and employees may declare a disability at any time. If you prefer to discuss any access arrangements connected with a disability, please contact, the Department Administrator, who is responsible for recruitment to this position. 

Application Procedure

This Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post. As circumstances change it may be necessary to review the responsibilities outlined above.

Candidates should submit a full curriculum vitae alongside a cover letter (1 x A4 page) that specifically addresses their suitability for this role.

Applications should be sent to drc@tcd.ie before the closing date.

Informal enquiries can be made to Rachel Skelly, Dignity and Respect and Consent Response Manager at the above email address.