We’re pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an Outreach & Engagement Co-ordinator to join the parkrun Ireland team
parkrun is a health and wellbeing charity and our vision is to create a healthier and happier planet.
Since our inception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social movement with a vibrant and inclusive community at its core. As of 2025, we have recorded over 120-million instances of walking, jogging, running, and volunteering.
Our mission is to transform lives by empowering people to be active, social and outdoors in their local community; and to protect parkrun for the generations to come. Each and every weekend, we deliver free, weekly timed events that people of all ages and backgrounds can join. By removing barriers to participation, we create welcoming events where communities can connect, build confidence, and thrive.
Now in its 21st year, parkrun spans over 2,600 locations in 23 countries with more than 11 million people registered, and counting.
And we have really only just begun.
The role
The role will focus on outreach and relationship-building, strengthening grassroots trust in marginalised communities across Ireland, identifying and developing opportunities for new parkrun events, both 5km and junior events, and providing initial support to help establish and successfully launch new events, while supporting inclusive participation across parkrun Ireland.
Main Responsibilities:
Build and maintain positive relationships with the parkrun volunteer community, community groups, partners, and key local contacts across Ireland
Lead outreach activity that increases participation and inclusion across parkrun
Identify communities where outreach and new event development activity can have the greatest impact
Build grassroots trust within marginalised communities and support the development and launch of new parkrun events, both 5km and junior events
Provide practical support to emerging event teams during the early stages of event setup and delivery
Represent parkrun at community events, meetings, and forums
Gather feedback, insights, and local knowledge from communities to help shape future outreach and development activity
Support local communities and volunteer teams to identify and overcome barriers to participation
Work closely with internal teams to ensure outreach and event development activity is aligned with organisataional objectives.
Essential experience requirements:
- Strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and responsible working practices
- Experience delivering outreach, engagement, or community-based initiatives in underrepresented or marginalised communities in a respectful, relationship-led way
- Proven stakeholder management and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with community groups, local organisations, and partners
- Experience supporting the development or delivery of new or emerging community initiatives or events
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently and clearly with a wide range of audiences, both in person and in writing
- Experience working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver shared objectives
- A full driving licence is essential due to occasional travel across Ireland
Desirable experience requirements:
- Experience working in a community, non-profit, or volunteer-led environment
- Familiarity with coordinating local initiatives, events, or community-based activities
- Experience using systems or tools to manage information and workflows
- Understanding of the parkrun and parkrun junior operating model
Professional certification requirements:
Qualifications or training in community development, social inclusion, public health, or related fields would be an advantage but are not essential.