Job Purpose
To support life-long learning through the arts and to achieve a high quality of creative and personal development.
Theatre coordinator requires a good knowledge of drama and a good understanding of drama facilitation. A coordinator will have a passion for arts participation centred cultural work and is expected to support high quality artist led development for all the participants in the Equinox Theatre Company and acting programmes.

Key Responsibilities

The principal duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Facilitate Equinox Theatre Company and acting programme when scheduled
• Identify and support the needs, wellbeing and artistic development of Equinox actors
• To ensure that the artistic integrity of the Equinox Theatre Company reflects that of KCAT's arts policies
• Coordinate (in collaboration with other facilitators) performances, collaborations and projects
• Collaborate with KCAT team to deliver and oversee theatre projects as they arise.
• To work with existing arts/ drama initiatives in the local and regional area.
• To identify and form strategic partnerships for theatre development
• To participate in monitoring and evaluation KCAT theatre practise
• Coordinating and managing (in collaboration with other staff) non-pay theatre budget and funding applications; involving planning long term
• Job related administration and documentation
• Purchase, storage and maintenance of materials and equipment

Other functions:
To represent KCAT at meetings, conferences and seminars as and when directed
To have sound knowledge of the values and purpose of KCAT and to behave at all times in a way that upholds those values.
To work in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down by Camphill Communities of Ireland
To engage in personal and professional development that will ensure the necessary skills and knowledge in meeting the needs of the position.
Perform other related duties as necessary and assigned by the Centre Coordinator.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

A 3rd level qualification in theatre or equivalent relevant qualification or experience in education, health or allied field.
Experience in facilitating groups in an theatre context.
At least 2 years' experience in working with adults with an intellectual disability/ autism.
Experience of running programmes for adults with an intellectual disability/autism.
Ability to contribute towards the support, coaching, managing and motivating and developing a mixed workforce of volunteers and employees.
Good planning skills and the ability to contribute to the development of Person Centred Artistic Plans and Programme Support Plans.


Details of the Role:


Salary Scale: €31,200 - €36,840 (based on 40 hour per week)
Location: KCAT Arts Centre, Callan, Co Kilkenny
Contract: Permanent - Part time 17.5 hours


Closing date: 5pm Friday 18th October 2024
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted for immediate interview
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting & Reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer