Vacancy September 23, 2026
Graduate Community & CSR Coordinator
- Full Time
- Ireland
Details about the Role
The Graduate Community & CSR Coordinator will support Power Capital’s community engagement, sponsorship, CSR and small Community Benefit Fund activity across renewable energy projects. The role will focus on practical coordination, local research, record-keeping, draft communications, outreach support and impact evidence, helping to build the company’s community engagement foundations in a structured and well-governed way.
Key responsibilities:
Local Group Research, Outreach and Channel Mapping
Indicative Time - 15%
- Research and map PPNs, LEADER organisations, local groups, schools, clubs, voluntary organisations and suitable local communications channels to support fund awareness and community engagement.
Small Community Benefit Fund Administration Support
Indicative Time - 25%
- Support fund set up, application tracking, applicant correspondence, fund records, grant communications, payment requirements, reporting inputs and impact evidence for smaller funds where the process is clearly defined.
Sponsorship and CSR Coordination Support
Indicative Time - 15%
- Maintain sponsorship and CSR trackers, outreach to identified communities, coordinate requests, gather supporting information, record approvals, support follow- up and collect local impact stories
Draft Communications and Content Support
Indicative Time - 35%
- Prepare draft communications templates for key trigger points and target audiences across the project lifecycle and support the coordinated distribution of approved communications. Develop Community Benefit Fund materials, including applicant guidance, FAQs and website copy; capture social value stories; and support the reporting of social impact for investors and ESG reporting.
Records, Reporting and Impact Evidence
Indicative Time - 10%
- Keep records accurate and up to date, support simple dashboards and summaries, maintain action trackers and gather case study inputs, photos, testimonials and outcomes.
What we offer Team Members
- Attractive salary, depending on your experience.
- 20 days annual leave + discretionary leave days between Christmas-New Year.
- Employer matched Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
- Private Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working
- Career progression through your Personal Growth and Development plan.
Background and Experience Required
- Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in communications, public relations, marketing, community development, sustainability, environmental studies, social science, business or a related discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to write clearly and accurately for different audiences.
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and follow-through.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, Excel trackers, SharePoint and structured document templates.
- Interest in renewable energy, community engagement, sustainability, ESG or social impact.
- Willingness to travel to project and community locations as required.
Desirable
- Internship, placement, volunteering or project experience in communications, community engagement, events, administration, CSR or sustainability.
- Experience working with community groups, schools, clubs, voluntary organisations or local initiatives, particularly in rural ireland
- Experience preparing newsletters, social content, presentations, reports, website updates or event materials.
- Interest in planning, infrastructure, renewable energy, local development or community benefit funding.
- Full Driving license and willing to travel
Core Competencies at Power Capital Renewable Energy
Adaptability: You thrive and pivot through changing circumstances. You have an ability to adjust priorities and you see the big picture. You are open to innovation and technology advances to drive efficiencies, and open to learning new skills.
Problem-solving: Good critical thinker. Prevents problems through careful planning, taking learnings from previous experiences. Can be creative/adaptive. You like bringing people together to solve an issue. You demonstrate patience/ perseverance when needed. You know when to ask for support, highlighting any potential issues.
Positive Personal Impact: You are confident in being yourself. You develop effective relationships. You network appropriately, handle conflict well whilst challenging people respectfully when necessary. You are open, friendly, and enthusiastic and you show empathy when necessary. You seek and respect multiple perspectives and value and embrace diversity on multiple levels.
Commitment to results: You demonstrate the energy, commitment and focus that delivers high quality results whilst living our values of balance, sustainable growth and social responsibility. You take initiative, challenge the status quo and manage priorities appropriately. You embrace technology, coaching and feedback to enhance efficiencies and performance.
In valuing a strong culture, we would hope that you would:
- Work in ways that are aligned to our values, demonstrate behaviours that showcase Socially Responsible, Sustainable Growth, Be Bold, Balance and Curiosity
- Continually and consistently support those around you
- Celebrate individual and Team Members’ special moments and successes.
- Embrace diversity in thinking and doing
- Implement a fast response approach to the concerns expressed by fellow Team Members, Clients, and other Stakeholders.
- Compassionate Team Leaders who value life balance
For information regarding the company, our team, and our portfolio, kindly go to our homepage.