Dublin Fringe Festival seeks new Board Members
Dublin Fringe Festival is seeking two new members to join our Board of Trustees in a voluntary capacity. We are seeking dynamic and experienced individuals with a passion for the performing arts and alignment with Dublin Fringe Festival's mission.
As a Trustee you will play a key role in supporting Dublin Fringe Festival's mission to support and present contemporary, playful and provocative new work made by Irish and International artists of vision in an annual celebration which take place all over the city of Dublin. Your expertise will be instrumental in helping us maintain and enhance the festival's impact.
We are currently inviting expressions of interest from people with experience in:
This is an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction, governance and future development of one of Ireland’s leading multidisciplinary arts organisations. Dublin Fringe Festival is a curated, multidisciplinary arts festival and year-round artist support organisation, established in 1995 and devoted to new work, artistic risk and artform development.
Key responsibilities
Trustees are expected to:
- Actively participate in board meetings, discussions and decision-making processes
- Provide strategic leadership and contribute to the overall governance of Dublin Fringe Festival
- Contribute to the strategic planning and long-term development of the organisation
- Publicly advocate for Dublin Fringe Festival and represent the organisation at relevant events and functions
- Support discussions and decisions related to the festival’s sustainability, growth and impact
- Advise on relationships with state bodies, industry peers and other organisations
- Share relevant expertise and insights from your area of professional experience
- Use your networks and knowledge to support the organisation’s partnerships, connections and future development.
Areas of expertise we are seeking
We are particularly interested in hearing from people who bring:
- Senior leadership experience in the arts and/or non-profit sector, or
- Strong expertise in equality, diversity and inclusion policy and practice implementation
We welcome applicants who are excited by the role Dublin Fringe Festival plays in Dublin’s cultural life and who want to contribute meaningfully to its continued growth and impact.
Governance and term: Dublin Fringe Festival is a non-profit company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. Board members are both company directors and charity trustees, and are responsible for supporting the organisation’s strategic direction, governance, legal and financial oversight, and fundraising efforts. Board members are elected for a three-year term, renewable up to a maximum of nine years. Board membership is a voluntary, unpaid position.
Time commitment: Trustees are expected to commit to a minimum of five board meetings per year, including the AGM, as well as any additional time required for subcommittees, special projects or events. Board meetings take place mostly online, and any in-person meetings will also offer a hybrid attendance option.
Diversity and inclusion: Dublin Fringe Festival is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from prospective Board members traditionally underrepresented in the arts, including those who identify as Black and/or global majority, with a disability, or from a Traveller or working-class background. You can see our current Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Policy here
How to apply: Please send an updated CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to be involved with Dublin Fringe Festival to recruit@fringefest.com by 13 April 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 1 May 2026 for a follow-up conversation.
For questions, please contact Bee Sparks at recruit@fringefest.com. Enquiries and applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
Applications are also accepted through Boardmatch.