About IMMA
The Irish Museum of Modern Art, based in what was the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, an extraordinary 17th century building, set upon a hilltop of 48 acres overlooking the river Liffey, is a witness to at least a millennium of change. All of which feeds into our contemporary thinking and commitment to celebrate this remarkable site. At IMMA we have begun to create a space unique with contemporary culture. This is a space where local and global connect, a space where contemporary art and contemporary life meet, challenge and inspire one another.
Role Overview
The Earth Rising Festival has grown into a significant cultural event, aligning with IMMA’s ambition to catalyse climate conversations and inspire action through art and culture. The 2025 festival, themed “Making Kin” will require increased operational capacity to deliver on its ambitious goals, including extensive community engagement, sustainability-focused programming, and seamless event execution. To ensure the successful delivery of this high-profile event, we are hiring an Events Associate. This entry-level role will provide critical support to the festival team, enabling efficient management of programming, logistics, and audience engagement while maintaining IMMA’s commitment to sustainable practices. You will be working to the Head of Strategy and the Earth Rising Working Group to ensure the administration and the communication processes required for the delivery of this event is produced to the highest possible standards.
Key Objectives
1. Enhance Operational Capacity: Provide hands-on support across logistics, programming, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring the festival runs smoothly.
2. Expand Community Outreach: Foster meaningful relationships with local communities, artists, and environmental groups to deepen engagement and create opportunities for participation, learning, and collaboration.
3. Ensure Sustainability Goals: Support the integration of sustainability practices across all aspects of the festival, from planning to execution.
Key Responsibilities
1. General administrative services for the duration of Earth Rising Festival.
2. Provide ongoing support to the HOD with online and written documentation.
3. Draft responses and requests as directed by the HOD.
4. Attend team meetings and act as a note taker when required.
5. Maintain both digital and written records for current and future easy but secure access.
6. Keep up to date with social media platforms to communicate information about the festival to stakeholders both internally and externally.
7. Arrange meetings for the Earth Rising Team including venues and scheduling arrangements.
8. Accept correspondence and respond to emails, texts, and phone queries from members of the public as directed.
9. Engage with OPW and other Government bodies as necessary.
10. Engage with and support exhibitors and artists as directed.
11. Interact with internal support networks such as the Audience and Development team, HR, Finance as well as Exhibitions and Technical team.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have:
1. Relevant 3rd level qualification e.g., BA Events Management, or Strategy and Sustainability or Business Management and Technology
2. Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal.
3. Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
4. Ambitious, target driven and capable of delivering in a fast-paced environment.
5. Proactive, with the ability to work under your own initiative.
6. A team player, flexible and adaptable.
7. Confident networker and ambassador for IMMA.
8. Attention to detail and the ability to communicate passionately about IMMA’s programmes and the potential they hold for our supporters.
9. Confident networker who can act as an ambassador for IMMA and develop contacts in support of Earth Rising.
Why Work with IMMA
At IMMA, we are proud to offer:
1. Opportunity to get involved in IMMA’s 2024-2028 Strategy, development of key themes in response to current global cultural concerns which will shape our programming over the next five years.
2. Progressive, hybrid working model.
3. The opportunity to work in a beautiful serene historic 17th Century Building surrounded by 48 acres of Meadows and Gardens – an oasis in Dublin City.
4. Free Parking / Secure Bike Sheds.
5. Career development opportunities through mentoring, coaching, and training.
6. Erasmus + Staff Mobility Scheme funding by European Union.
7. Government Pension Scheme.
8. Employee Wellbeing Committee.
9. Employee Assistance Programme.
10. Generous Public Sector leave benefits.
11. Strong values-based and inclusive culture.
12. Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
13. Great team environment working to our Core Tenets: Contemporary, Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration and Globally Connected.
14. Valuable experience at a leading cultural institution.
15. Opportunities to attend special museum events and exhibitions.
16. Networking opportunities with professionals in the museum and cultural sectors.
Contract Details
1. Contract Type: Fixed term
2. Contract Duration: 6-month contract
3. Probation period: 2 months
4. Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, inclusive of breaks.
5. Location: IMMA, Military Road, The Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Kilmainham, Dublin 8.
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