Volunteer Co-Ordinator

Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of the Dublin Fringe Festival? We are recruiting a passionate and dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to join our dynamic team. If you’re thrilled by the idea of supporting innovative arts, empowering volunteers, and ensuring unforgettable experiences for our audiences, this role is tailor-made for you!

About Us:

Dublin Fringe Festival is home to brave ideas, bold performing arts and adventurous audiences. Each year we present a curated, multi-disciplinary festival focusing on new and innovative approaches to the arts. Dublin Fringe Festival is a year-round organisation; we support the development and presentation of new work by Irish and International artists of vision, nurturing artistic ambition and excellence across a range of art forms. An active curator, Dublin Fringe Festival provides an environment in which participating artists challenge, subvert and invigorate their disciplines and practice. Dublin Fringe Festival provides a context for work and demands audience engagement and dialogue. The scale and environment of the festival broadens arts participation, playing a vital role in the fabric of Dublin’s culture. We are a thriving community that celebrates bold ideas and brave art every September and year-round, marking our 30th edition in 2024.

What You’ll Do:

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll be at the forefront of making magic happen. Your mission will be to recruit, manage, and empower our volunteers and front of house staff, ensuring seamless operations across all festival activities. From creating schedules to organising training sessions, you’ll be the driving force behind creating an environment where every volunteer feels valued, and every audience member feels welcomed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train and manage volunteers and front of house staff.
• Create rewarding volunteer experiences.
• Maintain clear communication channels with all stakeholders.
• Uphold health and safety standards and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with the festival team to ensure a stellar audience experience.
• Provide essential support to the festival core team.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in volunteer coordination or team management.
• Stellar organizational and multitasking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

Bonus Points For:

• Front of house operations experience.
• Team management or supervision background.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the core team that brings Dublin’s most vibrant festival to life.
• Immerse yourself in Dublin’s thriving arts scene and make connections.
• Be part of a supportive and passionate team.
• Make a meaningful impact on volunteers, artists and audiences.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary! For full Job Description and application information click here and download.

Application closing date: Friday 10 th May 2024 at 5.30pm.

How to apply: To apply for this position please send a CV detailing your experience and a cover letter to recruit@fringefest.com, addressed to Elissavet Chatzinota, Executive Director. Your application will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

Dublin Fringe Festival is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Dublin Fringe Festival is committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities. We particularly encourage applications from members of groups who are underrepresented in the cultural sector. Dublin Fringe Festival is core funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Dublin City Council.