Vacancies, Apply Within!!!

Check out a brief description of the current vacancies below! Secretary, Treasurer, PRO Team—these roles aren’t just titles, they’re keys to sustaining women’s football in Mayo. Your skills, passion, or nominations matter more than you know! We only have a few days to steady the ship. Step up for Mayo today!

For inquiries, nominations, or to learn more about these vital roles within Mayo LGFA, please DM Mayo LGFA on socials or contact the secretary of your local club by emailing [clubname].mayo@lgfa.ie, eg.hollymount.mayo@lgfa.ie

Mayo LGFA Treasurer

Manages County finances, maintaining accurate records and presenting reports.
Advises on fundraising strategy and ensures compliance with regulations.
Develops annual budgets, provides financial insights, and presents accounts at conventions.
Liaises with Club Treasurers, collaborates with the Board, and ensures task follow-up.

Skills Required:

Financial control, budgeting, fundraising experience.
Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in IT, accounting software, and LGFA regulations.
Commitment, availability, and good community standing are essential.

Responsibilities:

The Treasurer oversees financial management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic planning, fostering collaboration among stakeholders for financial health and regulatory adherence.

Mayo LGFA Assistant Treasurer

Role Description:

Supports the Treasurer in managing finances for the LGFA County Executive. The Assistant Treasurer (or treasurers!) also assist in budgeting, and supports Club Treasurers within the LGFA County Executive.

Responsibilities:

Financial Support:
- Assists in maintaining records and presenting financial reports.
- Aids in budgeting and assessing financial implications of plans.

Club Financial Oversight:
- Collaborates with Club Treasurers, offering guidance and reviewing statements.

Skills and Requirements:
- Financial management experience, collaborative approach.
- Familiarity with financial reporting and LGFA regulations.
- Commitment and genuine interest in supporting Mayo LGFA finances.

Mayo LGFA Secretary

Role Summary

The Secretary holds a pivotal position as the chief administrator, responsible for managing day-to-day activities of the County Board. They facilitate effective communication between the County Board Officers and clubs, ensuring proper correspondence with Central and Provincial Councils. Record-keeping, handling transfers, permits, and injury forms, as well as collaborating with councils for county teams, are also part of their responsibilities. Additionally, they assist in creating and implementing the County Fixture Plan and maintain various records related to matches, venues, correspondence, meetings, and memberships.

Skills and Knowledge

The Secretary role demands a diverse skill set:

Exceptional communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in influencing, negotiation, and conflict management.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking abilities.
Organisational skills to manage people, resources, time, and projects effectively.
Numerical and analytical proficiency.

Mayo LGFA Assistant Secretary

Role Summary:

The assistant secretary role (or roles!) is designed to support the chief administrator (Secretary) in managing county activities. Their primary responsibilities include aiding the Secretary in day-to-day county operations, maintaining effective communication among county officers and between the executive and local clubs, and playing a crucial role in succession planning. Additionally, the assistant secretary may deputise for the Secretary during periods of absence due to illness, holidays, or other reasons.

Much like the Secretary, the assistant secretary requires a similar set of skills and knowledge, emphasising:

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to facilitate effective interaction among various stakeholders.
Strong organisational and administrative abilities to support in managing county affairs.
Interpersonal skills to foster relationships among county officers and clubs.
Leadership qualities to contribute to succession planning and deputise for the Secretary when necessary.
Knowledge of the county’s operations and governance structures.

Mayo LGFA PRO

This role involves promoting LGFA, managing media relationships, communication, and overseeing online presence to maintain a positive image of the LGFA within the County.

Key Responsibilities:

Actively promotes LGFA through local media, updating on games and events.
Ensures positive representation of County LGFA.
Builds positive relations with local media, responds to inquiries promptly.
Coordinates match programs for Club and County games, collaborating with stakeholders.
Updates County LGFA website with fixtures, results, and news.
Manages social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to identify positive LGFA stories, strong IT proficiency, and understanding of Association policies.
Dedication to the role, genuine interest in LGFA, and positive standing within the community.

Mayo LGFA PRO Team

This role involves supporting the PRO in promoting Mayo LGFA, managing media relationships, communication, and overseeing online presence to maintain a positive image of the LGFA within the County.

Key Responsibilities:

Actively promotes LGFA through local media, updating on games and events.
Ensures positive representation of County LGFA.
Builds positive relations with local media, responds to inquiries promptly.
Coordinates match programs for Club and County games, collaborating with stakeholders.
Updates County LGFA website with fixtures, results, and news.
Manages social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to identify positive LGFA stories, strong IT proficiency, and understanding of Association policies.
Dedication to the role, genuine interest in LGFA, and positive standing within the community.

You can find full and complete descriptions at the link here……

https://ladiesgaelic.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Guidelines-for-Club-Officers-LGFA.pdf

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