Music Education Partnership Support & Development Manager Music Generation is Ireland’s National Music Education Programme, which transforms the lives of children and young people through access to high-quality performance music education in their local area. Initiated by Music Network, the programme is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships. Music Generation is entering a new phase of development which will see the programme expanding into new areas of the country between 2016 and 2021. Music Generation is seeking a Support & Development Manager for its existing and new Music Education Partnerships. This new senior role within the team at Music Generation’s National Development Office will be key in the implementation of its new Strategic Plan and in its plans for expansion. Music Generation is seeking a skilled professional with expertise in music development, a combination of initiative, rigour and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. The role of Music Education Partnership Support & Development Manager offers a unique opportunity for someone dynamic to join the organisation at a time of exciting change in the music education landscape in Ireland. 52-Month Fixed Term Contract, September 2016 – December 2020

Closing date for applications: 5pm Thursday July 7, 2016 Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted For a detailed job description and further details contact: John Deely, Pinpoint, 46 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2. Email: recruit@pinpoint.ie Phone: 00 353 1 6425 721

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) is currently inviting applications for three separate artist-in-residency programmes; a Theatre-Maker/ Playwright residency; an Irish Traditional Musician residency and a Contemporary Drawing Practice residency.

The three separate residencies are for the period 1 September 2017 – 30 June 2018 and will be will be hosted by MIC’s Department of Arts Education and Physical Education. The successful applicant will be paid a fee of €15,000 for the year. Applicants may express an interest in continuing the residency for up to a maximum of three academic years.
The deadline for receipt of expressions of interest is Friday 2 June 2017.

Further information, including application procedures available here.

Mountains to Sea Invites Applications for a Festival Director

Closing Date: Monday 20 March at 12 noon

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council invites applications for the role of Director of Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival 2018. The fee for the 2018 Festival is €35,000 inclusive of VAT. The Director will be engaged initially for the 2018 Festival.

We are seeking a creative enthusiastic person with a strong arts/literary background and significant experience in programming events or festivals. Production experience is also a requirement. The Director will be responsible for creating an artistic vision for the festival and for leading the implementation of this vision.

This post is now available on e-tenders and to apply, you must register at www.etenders.gov.ie Do a search for the post (System ID 114794, published 24^th February 2017) and when you click into the post you will see Online Registration at top of webpage. In order to see the documents and to apply for this post, you must register. Please note that the Supplier Registration is geared more towards Companies than individuals but your own personal information is accepted here.

Summary Timeline

Application deadline:                          Monday 20 March at 12 noon

Shortlisting:                                         Late March

Interviews:                                          Between 29 March – 7 April

Curator starts work                             End April 2017

Festival                                                March 2018

Full details regarding the Director’s role, the skills required, the selection process and key elements of the Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival are to be found in the tender document in Appendix 1: Requirements and Specifications.

Submission

Please submit a tender application which includes four typed copies of the following:

• A curriculum vitae;
• Two written references;
• An outline of approach (maximum 3 A4 pages);
• Two detailed examples of your work on previous projects (such as a festival or conference) including budget.

Late applications and applications by e-mail will not be accepted and a submission without prior registration on www.etenders.gov.ie will eliminate the candidate.

Applications should be sent to:

Applications must be delivered to the postal address below in a sealed package(s) by 12.00 noon on Monday 20 March. The package must be marked with the RFT Title, the word “Confidential” and the title of the post ie Director of Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival 2018. Tenderers must clearly set out a return address on the Tender package. The nominated address is:

Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Communications & Governance Department, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.

Queries

All queries relating to any aspect of this Competition must be directed to the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie. Queries will be accepted no later than 12 noon on Monday 13 March 2017.

The National Centre for Arts and Health is currently recruiting a full-time Arts Officer (Grade VI) to take a lead role in promoting and developing the arts in all forms as a medium of vital patient support in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin. Deadline for applications is 18 May 2017.

The Arts Officer will develop, manage and deliver the hospital’s strategy to attract families and informal learners to participate in a diverse and engaging programme of events and activities.

Each candidate must:
•    Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in arts and health development.
•    Have a strong interest in and knowledge of arts programming in a Healthcare Setting.
•    Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills alongside project management and presentation skills.
•    Have knowledge and experience of fundraising for cultural projects.
•    Have the ability to work in the health technology environment of Tallaght Hospital.

It is desirable that candidates would have:
•    A relevant 3rd level qualification and /or postgraduate training is desirable but not essential.
•    An understanding of arts in community development contexts.
•    An ability or aptitude for securing funding, promotion, marketing, and evaluation in the arts.
•    Openness to, and/or experience in, research and scholarship in arts and health: a suitably qualified candidate will be proposed for honorary academic status with Trinity College Dublin.

This appointment will be full-time and permanent.

A full brief and application form can be found HERE.

Enquiries to Ms Áine Lynch – Director of Nursing: 01 414 2154 / aine.lynch@amnch.ie