Arts Officer

Description:

Under the direction and supervision of the Arts Officer, or other appropriate line manager, the position of Part-time Assistant Arts Officer – Children & Young People - in Leitrim County Council will involve working with the arts team, other sections within the local authority, programme partners and the wider community to achieve these aims.
While the candidate will be responsible in particular for the development, management and administration of Arts Office’s strategies, programmes and projects for children and young people, and for communications strategies, they may also be required to work across different Arts Office programmes and should have a sufficiently broad knowledge, understanding and experience of the broader local arts development environment to be able to contribute to and participate in the implementation of all the work of the Arts Office.

Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

• hold a primary Degree in a relevant discipline (Youth Arts Development, Visual or Performing Arts, Arts Management etc.) from a recognised awards authority

• have at least three years relevant experience (including practical experience) in the field of arts development, that specifically includes leadership roles in strategy and programme development for children and young people’s arts programmes.

• hold a full clean, Class B driving license and have access to his/her own vehicle.\
• A thorough knowledge of current arts practice and the organisation of the arts in Ireland, particularly as it applies to the children and young people;
• The creative and organisational ability to drive the development and delivery of strategies, programs and projects for children and young people in an arts context;
• The ability to prioritise and sustain a complex workload;
• Excellent organisational, administrative and ICT/multimedia skills;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• Experience of managing communications, particularly social media;
• Experience of working with artists, arts organisations and children/youth/school groups etc.;
• A thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment pertaining to children and young people;
• Experience of documenting and evaluating arts programmes;
• Proven track record in financial management;
• Flexibility to undertake duties outside of normal working hours as required.