Marketing & Communications Intern
Who We Are
Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is a national charity that addresses dying, death, and bereavement in Ireland. Our vision is an Ireland where people facing end of life or bereavement, and those who care for them, are provided with the care and support that they need.
Through advocacy and education, and the provision of services such as Nurses for Night Care and the Bereavement Support Line and our national programmes such as Hospice Friendly Hospitals, Dying Well at Home and Caru – Supporting Care Compassion at End of Life in Nursing Homes, Adult Bereavement Programme and Irish Childhood Bereavement Network, IHF works to ensure that every person in Ireland can die and grieve well, whatever their age and wherever the place.
About the Role
Role Purpose:
Our Marketing Communications team forms a central role in promoting conversations on dying, death, and bereavement. Our Marketing Communications Intern will support the team in achieving clear and effective communication and marketing initiatives in both digital and traditional channels. The successful candidate will support the team in developing relevant content and in the planning of relevant events for a wide variety of audiences. The role presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated person to gain valuable early-career experience working as part of a busy team.
Salary:
€15 an hour (37 hours per week)
Contract Type:
13-week Fixed Term Contract (2nd June – 29th August)
Location:
Our offices are based on Nassau St., Dublin 2. We have a hybrid work model in place (a minimum requirement of 2 days a week in the office).
Reporting to:
Director of Marketing Communications
Responsibilities:
- Supporting in the delivery of marketing and communications activities for Irish Hospice Foundation in a range of ways, including but not limited to:
- Content creation: developing engaging content for IHF for use on digital and traditional media channels.
- Social media calendar support: assisting in the delivery of effective messaging mix, channel mix and timing delivery.
- Digital marketing: Working with the digital lead on effective website engagement strategies.
- Event co-ordination: Assisting with the planning and execution of key events and supporting the team in preparing effective marketing materials to promote and support event delivery.
- Administrative support: providing support for marketing and communication initiatives, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and supporting the development of key reports.
- Any other tasks as may be assigned by the manager or designated person.
Qualifications and Experience
This role will offer a suitable candidate excellent hands-on experience in marketing and communications but requires the candidate to have a level of knowledge that will enable them to effectively engage with the role. For this reason, we are seeking a candidate who has gained knowledge and experience of marketing and communications and has either recently completed a degree programme or will be commencing the final year of their studies in September 2026.
Essential:
- Excellent written and language skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in use of IT systems Office 365 and relevant social media platforms.
- Awareness of the work of the Irish Hospice Foundation
- Recent relevant references
Desirable:
- Proficiency in Canva
- Experience in a website platform such as Wordpress
Application Procedure
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 29th April 2026
Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages), detailing relevant experience, along with a covering letter outlining the reasons they believe they are suitable for this role.
- Applicants will be short-listed based on information supplied.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Should the person recommended for appointment decline, or having accepted it, relinquish it, or if an additional vacancy arises, IHF may, at its discretion, select and recommend another person for appointment on the results of this selection process.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application.
If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process, or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.
Interviews for this role are likely to take place the first week in May 2026.
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Who We Are
Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is a national charity that addresses dying, death, and bereavement in Ireland. Our vision is an Ireland where people facing end of life or bereavement, and those who care for them, are provided with the care and support that they need.
Through advocacy and education, and the provision of services such as Nurses for Night Care and the Bereavement Support Line and our national programmes such as Hospice Friendly Hospitals, Dying Well at Home and Caru – Supporting Care Compassion at End of Life in Nursing Homes, Adult Bereavement Programme and Irish Childhood Bereavement Network, IHF works to ensure that every person in Ireland can die and grieve well, whatever their age and wherever the place.
About the Role
Role Purpose:
Our Marketing Communications team forms a central role in promoting conversations on dying, death, and bereavement. Our Marketing Communications Intern will support the team in achieving clear and effective communication and marketing initiatives in both digital and traditional channels. The successful candidate will support the team in developing relevant content and in the planning of relevant events for a wide variety of audiences. The role presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated person to gain valuable early-career experience working as part of a busy team.
Salary:
€15 an hour (37 hours per week)
Contract Type:
13-week Fixed Term Contract (2nd June – 29th August)
Location:
Our offices are based on Nassau St., Dublin 2. We have a hybrid work model in place (a minimum requirement of 2 days a week in the office).
Reporting to:
Director of Marketing Communications
Responsibilities:
- Supporting in the delivery of marketing and communications activities for Irish Hospice Foundation in a range of ways, including but not limited to:
- Content creation: developing engaging content for IHF for use on digital and traditional media channels.
- Social media calendar support: assisting in the delivery of effective messaging mix, channel mix and timing delivery.
- Digital marketing: Working with the digital lead on effective website engagement strategies.
- Event co-ordination: Assisting with the planning and execution of key events and supporting the team in preparing effective marketing materials to promote and support event delivery.
- Administrative support: providing support for marketing and communication initiatives, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and supporting the development of key reports.
- Any other tasks as may be assigned by the manager or designated person.
Qualifications and Experience
This role will offer a suitable candidate excellent hands-on experience in marketing and communications but requires the candidate to have a level of knowledge that will enable them to effectively engage with the role. For this reason, we are seeking a candidate who has gained knowledge and experience of marketing and communications and has either recently completed a degree programme or will be commencing the final year of their studies in September 2026.
Essential:
- Excellent written and language skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in use of IT systems Office 365 and relevant social media platforms.
- Awareness of the work of the Irish Hospice Foundation
- Recent relevant references
Desirable:
- Proficiency in Canva
- Experience in a website platform such as Wordpress
Application Procedure
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 29th April 2026
Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages), detailing relevant experience, along with a covering letter outlining the reasons they believe they are suitable for this role.
- Applicants will be short-listed based on information supplied.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Should the person recommended for appointment decline, or having accepted it, relinquish it, or if an additional vacancy arises, IHF may, at its discretion, select and recommend another person for appointment on the results of this selection process.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application.
If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process, or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.
Interviews for this role are likely to take place the first week in May 2026.
