Traveller Youth Engagement and Development Worker
Quick answer
Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement is hiring a part-time Traveller Youth Engagement and Development Worker (18 hours per week) in Kilkenny, Ireland, to support community projects and engage with young male Travellers. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Role
- Traveller Youth Engagement and Development Worker
- Organization
- Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement
- Location
- Kilkenny, Ireland
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- commensurate with qualifications, experience, skills and certifications
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement is seeking a Traveller Youth Engagement and Development Worker to support the development of community projects and engage with young male Travellers in Kilkenny.
What you'll do
- Working with Traveller young males on a variety of programmes and projects
- Lead youth engagement projects in Kilkenny
- Engaging and working with Traveller families
- Working on designing projects of engagement with the KTCM Coordinator and Development Worker
- Plan and deliver creative, engaging, culturally appropriate community projects, events, programs and activities
- Undertake collective and cooperative initiatives between Travellers, schools, service providers and decision-making bodies and Stakeholders
What it takes
- Relevant recognized community development and/or Youth work qualification (Level 5,6,7,8 or 9)
- Proven track record in working with young male members of the Traveller community
- Experience in conflict resolution
- Experience in project work
- Knowledge, skills, analysis and qualities as a community development/youth worker
- Leadership skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kilkenny, Ireland.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is commensurate with qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a relevant recognized community development and/or Youth work qualification, experience working with Travellers, and experience in conflict resolution.
How do I apply?
Please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected] by 5 pm on 13/11/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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