Join our Team: Programme Administrator

31 January 2024

We’re looking for a Programme Administrator to support the building and delivery of our 2024 festival programme. 

Programme Administrator Job Description (DOWNLOAD AS PDF)
 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Dublin Fringe Festival is a year-round organisation that is a home to artists and a platform for brand new work across every discipline. It is a thriving community that celebrates bold ideas and brave performing arts every September, marking its 30th edition in 2024.

The Programme Administrator works closely with the Artistic Projects Manager and FRINGE LAB & Artistic Assistant during the programming cycle for our annual September festival. You will support the administration of the festival from the critical period of Festival planning and setting of the festival schedule through to the brochure going to print. When it comes to detail management, you’re beyond thorough; you take pride in never missing a beat. You will be a key part of how the festival is made.

This position is active, rewarding and hands on. Fringe HQ is an exciting place to immerse yourself in the day-to-day life of a leading Irish cultural organisation and will connect you with artists from across the country. The position will give you practical experience of and extensive behind-the-scenes insight into the planning and execution of one of Ireland’s leading cultural events. You will gain skills across all elements of festival planning, know-how easily transferable to project management and planning in a variety of artistic disciplines and event planning.

ABOUT DUBLIN FRINGE

Dublin Fringe Festival is home to brave ideas, bold performing arts and adventurous audiences. Each year we present a curated, multi-disciplinary festival focusing on new and innovative approaches to the arts. Dublin Fringe Festival is a year-round organisation; we support the development and presentation of new work by Irish and International artists of vision, nurturing artistic ambition and excellence across a range of art forms. An active curator, Dublin Fringe Festival provides an environment in which participating artists challenge, subvert and invigorate their disciplines and practice. Dublin Fringe Festival provides a context for work and demands audience engagement and dialogue. The scale and environment of the festival broadens arts participation, playing a vital role in the fabric of Dublin’s culture.

WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS

  • Providing administrative support to the Artistic Department across all aspects of Festival programme planning.
  • Taking accurate notes and supporting information flow between festival departments.
  • Tracking logistics by assisting with the assembly of planning documents and schedules.
  • Supporting the delivery of an action-packed festival by helping to build a community around it via neighbourhood schemes, artist passes, meet and greets etc.
  • Working effectively as part of a collaborative team.
  • Assisting the Artistic Team in the delivery of the festival.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Good time management and ability to multitask with attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • A positive and active sense of team spirit, curiosity and drive.
  • Organised, structured and systematic in work.
  • Good IT skills – Word and Excel in particular. This role involves the management of a lot of information.
  • Good problem-solving abilities.
  • Fluent English.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • The position is a seasonal fixed contract (April 3rd – 24th September)
  • 2 days a week, with the normal working day being 10am to 6pm including lunch, with regular evenings and weekends during the festival period.
  • The position is full-time from 4th September to 24th September 2024.
  • Renumeration: €27,000 per annum pro rata

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position please send a CV detailing your experience and a cover letter to recruit@fringefest.com and addressed to Bee Sparks, Artistic Projects Manager. Your application will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

  • Closing Date for applications is Wednesday 28th February 2024 at 5:00pm.
  • Interviews will be held on Wednesday 6th March in the afternoon. 
  • The position will ideally commence week of 3rd April 2024 and conclude on 24th September 2024.
  • Only shortlisted applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Dublin Fringe Festival is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Dublin Fringe Festival is core funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Dublin City Council.