Successful candidates will be responsible for designing and delivering two 10-week programmes per year for each group they work with, and to work with members to programme, produce and direct a production during the year. Programmes will be re-commencing in Carrigallen in September 2023.

Workshops for the Junior Group (9 – 13 years) are 1.5 hours each week. Senior Group workshop (14 – 18 years) are 2 hours long. Special programmes, theatre visits and other ad-hoc activities may be programmed from time to time and in such cases are provided for separately in addition to the standard contracted hours.

TERMS OF CONTRACT 
These positions are offered as Contracts for Services for a period of one year, and are subject to funding, health and safety/garda vetting, with an initial probationary period subject to performance. 
Pay rates are €60/hour for standard weekly 1.5- and 2-hour workshops. Workshop preparation, travel to and from workshop venues, set-up and clean-up time is included in this fee.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
 

Essential

• Passion for and commitment to theatre/youth theatre and the ability to share this with others.  

• Proven experience, ability and enthusiasm for working with young people in a theatre/drama setting 

• Experience of leading programmes of drama workshops built on innovation, skills training and fun. 

• A minimum of two years’ work experience in theatre/drama or a related field 

• Knowledge and understanding of codes of best practice in relation to child protection. 

Desirable 

• A relevant qualification or background in at least one of the following:  

  • Professional Theatre 

  • Youth Arts  

  • Youth Work with Arts dimension  

• Community, Collaborative or Social Practice Arts  

• Ability to write for theatre 

• Experience of producing theatre

Personal Attributes 

• Non-judgmental, empathic approach and attitude. 

• Commitment to working within an equality framework. 

• Understanding of group processes; managing balance between expression and discipline/respect.

• Strong desire to support and empower young people to develop confidence 

• Be self-motivated, flexible and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Ability to engage with young people and to involve them in decision-making.  

• Ability to develop positive working relationships with a range of individuals, groups and organisations. 

• Good organisational and administrative skills. 

• Good level of standard I.T. skills. 

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