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Welcome to the Irish Deaf Society’s careers page! We’re thrilled that you’re considering joining our team. As a leading advocacy organisation for the Deaf community in Ireland, we’re committed to improving the lives of Deaf people and promoting equal access to all areas of society.

We’re looking for passionate, dedicated people who share our vision and want to make a difference. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in your career, we offer a positive and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive.

At the Irish Deaf Society, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of projects and initiatives, from raising awareness about Deaf culture to advocating for policy changes that benefit the Deaf community. You’ll collaborate with a diverse team of experts, including Deaf and hearing professionals, to bring about positive change and make a real impact.

If you’re committed to making a difference and want to join a positive and inclusive team, we encourage you to explore our current job openings and apply today. Don’t see a current opening that matches your skills and experience? Keep checking back for upcoming job opportunities – we’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our team.

Thank you for your interest in the Irish Deaf Society. We look forward to hearing from you!

Jobs advertised below:

  • Deaf Awareness Training Presenters Needed for Rethink project

Project Researcher (Building the evidence base for a campaign to increase the number of ISL interpreters) 

Project Fee: €7,000 (inc VAT)
Starting Date: Project kick-off meeting to be set in early Jan. Project to run from January with all deliverables completed by end of August 2025 including research publication.
Location: Remote with attendance at meetings in person as agreed with management.
Application Deadline: 08/12/2024
Interview: 12/12/2024

Project Description
The Project Researcher will work with the CEO and Research & Policy Officer as the lead investigator as part of an IHREC (Human Rights & Equality) Grants Scheme funded project. The project aims to develop an evidence base containing understandings about the barriers and challenges faced by prospective and professional ISL Interpreters in order to launch a campaign to increase the number of interpreters. At present, Deaf people are not guaranteed the claim to their right to ISL Interpreters and public bodies cannot fulfil their duty due to a critically low supply, a major barrier to full implementation of the Act.

The Project Researcher will:

  • Be responsible for data collection and related activities such as:
    • Recruiting and conducting interviews with approx. 8 ISL interpreting students/graduates
    • Recruiting and conducting interviews with approx. 4 other local and international stakeholders (training providers and representative bodies in Ireland and Finland)
    • Conduct approx. 3 case studies on working ISL interpreters
    • Design and disseminate a survey to be completed by ISL interpreters
    • Other methods as deemed appropriate
  • Analyse the data and determine the appropriate methods for this
  • Compile a literature review on this topic
  • Engage with both internal (IDS) and external stakeholders and Project Steering Committee to advance the goals of the project
  • Attend approx. 3-4 Steering Group meetings during the duration of the project
  • Contribute to the design of the campaign
  • Write up a full report on the research for publication

Key Competencies

  • The successful candidate will work with an appreciation and respect for Deaf culture and Irish Sign Language
  • Ability to manage research projects with a defined timeline
  • Critical thinking with an ability to interpret findings with the aim of developing further proposals or recommendations
  • Experience in research design and data collection e.g. designing surveys and conducting interviews
  • Report writing
  • Communication of research findings to a diverse audience in different formats
  • Work well independently and with initiative
  • High level of IT proficiency and communications skills, especially excellent writing and presentation skills

 

Qualifications

  • Relevant 3rd level qualifications an advantage

 

Experience

  • Previous research and project management experience is essential ideally in the context of rights, equality and disability policy
  • Previous experience working in the Deaf community is an advantage

Submitting your Cover letter and CV
Please send a cover letter (save as either MS Word or PDF documents) explaining why you are suitable for the role with your CV by email to jobs@irishdeafsociety.ie by the end of the day on 08/12/2024. Please make sure to add “Project Researcher” in the subject field of your email.

Interviews will be on 12/12/2024. If you are unable to attend for interview on this date, please state so clearly in your email so that we can organise an alternative date.
**If you are unable to attend for interview on this date, please state so clearly in your email.

You can find out more about the Irish Deaf Society at: www.deaf.ie, www.facebook.com/IrishDeafSociety, www.twitter.com/IrishDeafSoc

Deaf Awareness Training Presenters Needed for Rethink project

This Vlog is about the Deaf Awareness Training and Resource Development project funded by Rethink Ireland.

One of our goals is to provide Deaf Awareness Training to hearing people. But first we need to recruit more Deaf people to become presenters.

What is Deaf Awareness Training? We organise training to explain about the Deaf community, Deaf culture, ISL and the ISL Act and other Communication tips. The training is usually 1-2 hours long and is always presented by one of our Deaf presenters. We will teach you how to present and provide all the information and materials you need!

We are now looking to expand our team with 10 new presenters!

Deaf Awareness Training presenters must have the following skills:

  • Fluent in ISL and English
  • Highly knowledgeable about the Deaf community and ISL
  • Confident and able answer questions about the Deaf community from a hearing audience
  • Follow IDS values
  • Organised with good presentation skills
  • Available to accept minimum 4 jobs per year

We are looking for Deaf people from different parts of Ireland to join our team!

DAT Presenters will be paid for each job and if you are required to travel, this will be covered by the IDS.

All presenters must attend 2 days' training provided by the IDS and you will be paid for attending this.

If you would like to join the team – please contact us before the 23rd September. We will then arrange a short interview.

You can contact us by emailing advocacy@irishdeafsociety.ie - you can send an ISL video if preferred.

Thank you!

 

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