Outreach Coordinator at Galway Community Circus
Galway Community Circus (GCC) is seeking to hire a dynamic and efficient Outreach Coordinator to coordinate external bookings, projects, and partnership programmes.
The Outreach Coordinator is a new key role within the company that will work closely with GCC’s Education Team to engage diverse communities through circus arts participation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and support delivery of projects and partnership programmes
• Oversee tutors in the delivery of these projects, events, and programmes, ensuring project teams are briefed, supported, and have adequate resources
• Maintain and monitor project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets, and resources
• Project planning – this will include setting goals and objectives, defining roles, and producing schedules and timelines for tasks in accordance with the needs of the project and target group
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation framework for allocated projects and programmes, ensuring relevant and necessary data is collected, collated, and reported on
• Track the progress of the project, manage risks, and implement any necessary changes throughout the process
• Develop and nurture excellent relationships with partners, artists, and other project personnel
• Organise, attend, and participate in stakeholder meetings
• Produce comprehensive final reports on projects, including spotlighting successes and challenges to enhance learning for the next project and the Galway Community Circus team
• Actively support and promote Galway Community Circus’s commitment to diversity and equal opportunities in every area of our work
Role Requirements:
Essential:
• Relevant experience in a related field
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks, with competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Detail-oriented with excellent file management and administrative skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excels at delivering creative projects with a passion for inclusive youth arts participation
Desirable:
• Sales or marketing experience
• Knowledge of circus sector, education sector, health sector
• Local knowledge/networks within Galway
• Experience with HubSpot CRM
Terms & Conditions:
• Reports to: Head of Artform Development
• Salary: €29,000 per annum
• Hours: This is a full-time role. Standard hours are Monday to Friday. This post requires flexibility and availability to work evenings or weekends occasionally. No overtime payments are available. Galway Community Circus operates a time-off-in-lieu system.
• Location: Working from Galway Community Circus offices, c/o St Joseph’s Community Centre, Shantalla, Galway, and remotely from home.
• Probation: This post is subject to a six-month probationary period.
• Duration: Initial 2 years subject to funding
How to Apply:
Please submit your application by email to recruitment@galwaycircus.com including your CV, contact details for two references, plus a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and any relevant experience. Receipt of your application will be confirmed by email and your application will be treated with the strictest confidence.
The closing date for applications is 12pm 19th February 2025.
Interviews will be held Friday, 28th February 2025.
Preferred start date 1st April 2025.
You must be legally authorised to work in Ireland to accept this role. Galway Community Circus cannot provide visas.
Galway Community Circus is an equal opportunities employer, and it does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race. We specifically welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.
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