Education Coordinator

 
 

Part Time, Fixed Term position

Salary: €35,000 per annum pro rata

Closing date: Thursday 25th April 2024

 
 

Photo Museum Ireland is hiring an Education Coordinator to work as part of a dynamic team providing essential administrative & promotional support to deliver Photo Museum Ireland’s new education programme. The Education Coordinator will work closely with the museum’s Education Curator & Curatorial Team to ensure the smooth running of our education programme which encompasses talks, evening lectures, workshops, training courses, in-house artist-led projects, community outreach projects, online resources and education toolkits.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

  • Day-to-day administration of the education programme to include scheduling of events.

  • Regular updating and management of our new website to serve as a central destination for our education programme.

  • General administrative work to include social media promotion, management of approved budgets for programmes,

  • Practical hands-on facilitation and support for the Education Curator for the planning of talks, workshops, events, in house and outreach projects. 

  • Source funding, prepare and submit funding applications, reports and evaluations.

  • Prepare for education events to include set up of equipment, preparation of materials, guides and printed resources

  • Assisting with set-up and management of events, talks and workshops - in-house and outreach in schools and communities across Ireland.

  • Carrying out visitor surveys.

  • Work as a tour guide for exhibitions, including our expanded evening and weekend education programmes.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Recent relevant experience with at least 2 years experience working in coordination or administration in photography or cultural environment. 

  • Experience coordinating learning, public engagement, socially engaged and/or participative art programmes. 

  • Experience developing or designing learning resources, both online and onsite, within an arts, museum or heritage organisation

  • Experience managing website content and updates. 

  • Necessary skills include the ability to interact with the public in an engaging manner

  • The capacity to work as part of a team or to be self-directed, as necessary

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, computer literacy, communication, administration, writing and project management skills

  • Ability to work under pressure, and work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team.


Terms of Employment:

  • This is a part-time fixed term 26 week position based at Photo Museum Ireland from May to October 2024.

  • Hours are 32 hours per week (4 days) from Wednesday - Saturday inclusive.

  • The salary is €35,000 pro-rata.

  • Start date: immediate.

 
 

To Apply for the Role  

Applicants are invited to submit by email to recruitment@photomuseumireland.ie
Please use the subject title: “Education Coordinator [Your Name]”

Please include:

• A CV outlining relevant experience and names (please include your name in the file title).

• A letter of motivation, outlining your reasons for applying, and addressing the job specifications and how you connect with the values of the organisation. 

• Names and email/telephone contact details for two referees.

The application deadline is midnight on Thursday 25th April 2024.

It is expected that candidates will be interviewed on Friday 26th April 2024 - in person and/or online.

We Welcome Applications

Equality is a key principle in Photo Museum Ireland and we wholeheartedly welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of Irish society. We encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, civil or family status, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller Community, or socio-economic background. 

Photo Museum Ireland makes every effort to provide reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities or access requirements who wish to apply. If you have a requirement in this area, please contact the Photo Museum Ireland’s Diversity Officer, Tanya Kiang, by phone (01 6714654) or by email (tanya@photomuseumireland.ie) as early as possible before the deadline. 

About Us

As the national centre for photography in Ireland we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic photographic culture. Our free exhibitions showcase the best of contemporary Irish and international photography, nurture artistic talent, and encourage discussion. Our in-house, outreach and online channels deepen opportunities for diverse audiences to engage with photography. Photo Museum Ireland is a registered charity RCN 20206237.

 
 

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