THE EMPLOYER IS: BASKETBALL NORTHERN IRELANDThe Marketing and Events Assistant will play a key supporting role in the planning, promotion, and delivery of Basketball NI events and community programmes. This role offers hands-on experience across marketing, digital content creation, event coordination, and sports development within a dynamic sporting organisation.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the promotion of Basketball NI events and programmes. This will include events associated with our leagues, International teams (Team NI), community events and community programmes.
* Helping to design digital and print marketing materials (e.g., posters, graphics).
* Updating the organisation’s website with news, events, and programme information.
* Assisting with the creation and scheduling of social media content across all platforms.
* Assisting with the organisation and delivery of events, including set-up, registration, and coordination on the day.
* Gathering photos, videos, and participant feedback to support marketing and reporting.
* Maintaining accurate records of event attendance and engagement.
* Supporting administrative tasks such as responding to emails, updating databases, and preparing promotional materials.
* Working closely with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth event delivery.
Skills and Qualifications
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Basic understanding of social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok).
* Confidence using digital tools for creating or sharing content.
* Basic IT skills, including email, documents, and data entry.
* Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and the public.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Willingness to be hands-on with event set-up and delivery.
* Applicant must be available to work weekends when required.
* Basic photography or videography skills.
* Experience updating websites (e.g., WordPress).
* Understanding of branding and how to promote events or programmes.
* Previous experience supporting events, sports programmes, or community initiatives.
* Ability to gather and summarise feedback or engagement data.
* Experience maintaining records or simple reports.
Further Information
The Employer is: BASKETBALL NORTHERN IRELANDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.
Vacancy ID 1758543 Job Sector Marketing Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 06/02/2026 Closing date 19/03/2026 Worktime To be confirmed
Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026
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