Barnstorm Theatre Company is looking for a dynamic facilitator who is passionate about theatre and has strong administration skills to join its team as Participation and Education Officer. This position is responsible for supporting the artistic activities of Barnstorm, the Kilkenny Youth Theatre programming, development and connections with the theatre, young audiences, and education communities.

To be successful in this role, candidates should be deeply curious about theatre practice and familiar with a range of creation processes. They should be knowledgeable of theatre practice in Ireland and have established relationships with the theatre and education sector. A candidate who is highly organised, has strong written and verbal communication skills, and works well with varying levels of supervision will thrive in this position.

Additional requirements for success:

A number of years’ experience in a professional theatre discipline.Excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to stay motivated and organised under pressure.Helpful skills and experience:

Knowledge of Youth & Education SectorPost-secondary education in theatre practice or equivalent training/experience.This is a permanent position for 35 hrs a week with an annual salary of €30,000. Hours can be adapted to suit the right person. There is a 6-month probation period.

We are anticipating a start date for the successful candidate in late August/early September 2022.

If you are interested in joining the BARNSTORM THEATRE team and feel you have the experience, qualities and skills to work for one of Kilkenny’s key arts organisations, please forward a cover letter that further speaks to why you would make an excellent fit for this opportunity, along with your CV and three references, by Friday 29th July, 2022 to:

Anja Terpstra, General Manager – anja@barnstorm.ie

All offers of employment with Barnstorm Theatre Company require Garda Vetting.

torm Theatre Company is looking for a dynamic facilitator who is passionate about theatre and has strong administration skills to join its team as Participation and Education Officer. This position is responsible for supporting the artistic activities of Barnstorm, the Kilkenny Youth Theatre programming, development and connections with the theatre, young audiences, and education communities.

To be successful in this role, candidates should be deeply curious about theatre practice and familiar with a range of creation processes. They should be knowledgeable of theatre practice in Ireland and have established relationships with the theatre and education sector. A candidate who is highly organised, has strong written and verbal communication skills, and works well with varying levels of supervision will thrive in this position.

Additional requirements for success:

  • A number of years’ experience in a professional theatre discipline.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to stay motivated and organised under pressure.

Helpful skills and experience:

  • Knowledge of Youth & Education Sector
  • Post-secondary education in theatre practice or equivalent training/experience.

This is a permanent position for 35 hrs a week with an annual salary of €30,000. Hours can be adapted to suit the right person. There is a 6-month probation period.

We are anticipating a start date for the successful candidate in late August/early September 2022.

If you are interested in joining the BARNSTORM THEATRE team and feel you have the experience, qualities and skills to work for one of Kilkenny’s key arts organisations, please forward a cover letter that further speaks to why you would make an excellent fit for this opportunity, along with your CV and three references, by Friday 22nd July, 2022 to:

Anja Terpstra, General Manager – anja@barnstorm.ie

All offers of employment with Barnstorm Theatre Company require Garda Vetting.