Basketball Northern Ireland is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team through the JobStart Scheme. We are recruiting a Marketing and Events Assistant to support the promotion and delivery of our basketball events, programmes, and community initiatives across Northern Ireland.
This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone passionate about sport, marketing, and community engagement to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic sporting organisation.
About the Role
The Marketing and Events Assistant will play a key supporting role in the planning, promotion, and delivery of Basketball NI activities. This includes supporting events linked to our leagues, Team NI international squads, and community programmes.
The successful candidate will gain practical experience across digital marketing, content creation, event coordination, and sports development.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the promotion of Basketball NI events and programmes
- Assisting with the design of digital and print marketing materials (posters, graphics, etc.)
- Updating the Basketball NI website with news, events, and programme information
- Helping to create and schedule social media content across platforms
- Assisting with event delivery, including set-up, registration, and on-the-day coordination
- Capturing photos, videos, and participant feedback to support marketing and reporting
- Maintaining accurate attendance and engagement records
- Supporting general administrative tasks such as responding to emails and updating databases
- Working closely with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth event delivery
Skills & Experience
Essential:
✔ Good written and verbal communication skills
✔ Basic knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok)
✔ Confidence using digital tools to create and share content
✔ Basic IT skills (email, documents, data entry)
✔ Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
✔ Willingness to be hands-on with event set-up and delivery
✔ Availability to work weekends when required
Desirable:
➕ Experience with design tools (Canva, Adobe Express, Photoshop, etc.)
➕ Basic photography or videography skills
➕ Experience updating websites (e.g., WordPress)
➕ Understanding of branding and event promotion
➕ Experience supporting events, sports programmes, or community initiatives
Working Hours
This role is supported by the JobStart Scheme:
- Up to 25 hours per week
- Flexible or reduced hours may be available (subject to Work Coach approval)
- Additional hours may be offered depending on employer needs
Who Can Apply?
JobStart is open to those aged between 16 – 65 and receiving a working age benefit who are deemed eligible by a Work Coach.
If you are:
- On Universal Credit – contact your Work Coach via your Journal
- Receiving another working-age benefit – contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit:
👉 www.JobApplyNI.com
Vacancy ID is: 1758543
Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026.