Apply by Friday November 29th at 5pm
JCFJ exists to promote justice for all through theological reflection, social analysis and research, action, education, and advocacy. The Centre has focused on a range of issues in recent years, including penal policy, the housing and homelessness crisis, environmental justice, and the need for a more just and sustainable model of economic development. The Centre is an agency of the Irish Jesuit Province and is actively engaged in contributing towards the Universal Apostolic Preferences, a framework for the objectives of the global Jesuit Community
Applications should include:
- Covering letter (making reference to the essential/desirable criteria outlined below).
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 2 pages).
These should be emailed to info[at]jcfj[dot]ie.
Housing Policy
With a new government soon to be formed, the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice seeks to recruit a Housing Policy Advocate who will seek to contribute to the resolution of the catastrophic and long-running housing and homelessness crisis. The ideal candidate will have expertise in and experience of housing issues combined with a strong commitment to promoting housing justice, excellent communication skills, and a creative approach to their work.
The Housing Policy Advocate will:
- Lead the Centre’s campaigning, policy and research work in domestic and global issues of housing justice;
- Assist the Jesuit province in its interpretation and application of housing justice, being informed by Catholic Social Teaching and the Universal Apostolic Preferences;
- Collaborate with partners to achieve significant housing policy development in Ireland;
- Research and describe how questions of housing justice impact on other burning issues; especially environmental care, economic development, and questions of penal policy;
- Convey those positions to target audiences, through a range of interventions including policy submissions, content creation, and public speaking;
- Ensure that the experiences of unhoused people in Irish society are a central part of policy discourse;
- Collaborate closely with other team members, and the wider international Jesuit network to ensure clear strategic objectives are met.
Essential Criteria
- A relevant third-level postgraduate qualification (or a centrally relevant primary degree supplemented and augmented by a proven record of advocacy);
- A familiarity with the work of the Centre and a respect for the Jesuit ethos – along with a willingness to work towards the Universal Apostolic Preferences;
- Evidence of project/task management;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present publicly, evidence of professional relationship building;
- Excellent analytical and drafting skills including writing briefing documents;
- Ability to think strategically and work to deadlines;
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team;
- General computer skills (MS Office suite, Adobe packages, Canva, social media familiarity).
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working directly with people who are discriminated against or excluded;
- Knowledge of international housing policy development;
- A familiarity with Irish housing policy;
- A faith tradition and an understanding of “home” from a theological perspective;
- The ability to travel to international meetings and conferences.
Terms and Conditions
Contract duration: Three-years
Place of work: Hybrid, with in-office work based at 54-72 Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1.
Hours per week: It is anticipated that this will be a full-time role comprising a working week of 35 hours. Some flexibility is possible.
Safeguarding: The candidate must be willing to comply fully with the Irish Jesuit Safeguarding protocols.
Starting date: Immediate.
Salary: €40,000 (Negotiable in part, based on experience).
Environmental Policy Intern
The ideal candidate will have a passion for environmental justice, informed by the Christian faith tradition. They will support the Jesuit Centre’s efforts in environmental advocacy, policy research, and faith-based ecological outreach. Working closely with our team, the intern will engage in a range of activities from policy analysis and research to community engagement and lobbying, helping to build a foundation for the Centre’s ecological mission within Ireland’s public discourse. This internship provides hands-on experience at the intersection of faith, social justice, and environmental action.
- Assist with research on environmental policy developments in Ireland, focusing on themes related to climate justice, ecological preservation, and sustainable development;
- Collaborate with the team to integrate Christian teachings, particularly those from Laudato Si’ and Laudate Deum, into advocacy materials and outreach activities;
- Support community events and outreach initiatives to foster greater public awareness of faith-based ecological responsibility;
- Work alongside the Centre’s team in engaging with policymakers, preparing lobbying materials, and supporting campaigns aimed at fostering environmental justice in line with Catholic Social Teaching;
- Contribute to articles, reports, and other publications on ecological theology and policy issues, translating complex environmental concepts into accessible and engaging material;
- Assist with any additional project or event planning as needed.
Essential Criteria
- A background in and commitment to environmental justice;
- Knowledge or strong interest in ecological theology, Catholic Social Teaching, or the role of faith-based communities in Irish environmental action;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible language;
- A familiarity with the work of the Centre and a respect for the Jesuit ethos – as well as a willingness to work towards the Universal Apostolic Preferences;
- Evidence of project/task management and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working directly in the cause of those who are marginalised;
- Educational experience in the environmental sciences, policy or social science, or theology;
- Knowledge of international environmental policy development;
- A familiarity with Irish environmental policy;
- A faith tradition and an understanding of “creation” from a theological perspective;
- The ability to travel to international meetings and conferences.
Terms and Conditions
Contract duration: 6 months (January 2025-June 2025)
Place of work: Hybrid, with in-office work based at 54-72 Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1.
Hours per week: It is anticipated that this will be a part-time role comprising a working week of 21 hours. At least two days will typically be in our office with one day flexible. Events outside of the ordinary working week are anticipated but will be appropriately recognised.
Safeguarding: The candidate must be willing to comply fully with the Irish Jesuit Safeguarding protocols.
Starting date: Immediate.
Compensation: €15 per hour.
