Job Vacancy | Communications and Marketing Officer at Cork Printmakers
Cork Printmakers seeks a Communications and Marketing Officer – 6 month fixed term part-time contract
About Cork Printmakers
Cork Printmakers is a professional print studio, gallery and resource organisation providing professional artists with the space, technical equipment, expertise & specialist materials needed to make works of excellence from conception to production to public presentation.
The organisation was set up in 1991 to meet the needs of both established and emerging Cork- based artist printmakers without access to studio facilities. Cork Printmakers currently supports over 130 artists from Cork, Munster, Ireland, and beyond, offering a creative space at Wandesford Quay, Cork City. Here, artists can create, collaborate, experiment, and develop ideas, while making, teaching, exhibiting, and selling their artwork.
Although member-focused, the organisation has open engagement and creative strategic partnerships across the cultural and community ecosystem. Those creative partnerships exist with professional and community organisations, artist groups, international networks and individual artists. The organisation is a hub and a point of connection, social and professional, providing artists with access to a shared workspace and a vibrant network of peers. Since 1991, Cork Printmakers has played a key role in the cultural ecology of Cork, and the impact of its activities is recognised in Ireland and Internationally.
Cork Printmakers invites applications for the temporary role of Communications & Marketing Officer. This exciting position involves working with a talented team of staff and studio members.
At its core, Cork Printmakers is a print studio, its purpose and mission is to both provide a workspace for artists and to advance the medium of printmaking as an artform.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Communications and Marketing role is key to raising the profile of Cork Printmakers as a leading print studio and artist resource organisation, both nationally and internationally. Working closely with staff, the role will focus on developing and implementing a communications and marketing plan across digital and traditional platforms. This will support increased visibility and engagement with Cork Printmakers’ programming — including exhibitions, events, education and artwork sales — while actively promoting the medium of printmaking and the work of our artist members.
The role will include both internal and external communication strategies with a broad range of stakeholders including 130 artist members, staff, board, general audiences, partners and funders.
The Communications and Marketing Officer will work with the Gallery & Outreach Manager and report to the Director.
Please note that while this role is initially offered on a fixed-term basis, it may become a permanent position, subject to the availability of continued funding.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-External and internal communications
-Develop and manage social media, marketing and communications plans
-Manage aspects of website & social media channels including content creation (written, photographic and video)
-Manage event listings across multiple platforms
-Write and disseminate press releases and comms collateral targeting relevant media & audiences & liaise with Press
-Audience development across the organisation
-Support the growth and awareness of our programmes
-Promote the work of our members and actively drive the growth of artwork sales
-Member engagement
-Maintain and update the mail chimp database
-Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and corporates
-Identify and support development of new opportunities and connections
-Support the organisation in general administration including preparing reports and supporting funding applications
ESSENTIAL
-An interest or background in visual art
-A third level qualification in PR, Communications, Marketing, Events or related discipline or relevant experience
-Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal
-Experience writing and communicating about visual art
-Social media content creation
-Excellent IT skills with experience of Wordpress or similar, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, adobe packages, social media channels, video and image editing
-Ability to work as part of a team and to work independently on self-directed work
DESIRABLE
-Experience of liaising with press
-1-2 years experience in a similar role
-Copywriting
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: €6,683 per annum based on 7 hours per week.
Working hours: 28 hrs per month.
Ideally, a minimum of 21 hours per month to be worked on-site at Cork Printmakers
Typically workdays to be scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays, with some flexibility depending on Cork Printmakers’ programme
Typically one day per week, with flexibility to adjust as needed
Place of work:
Primarily based at Cork Printmakers, Wandesford Quay, Cork
Option to work up to 7 hours per month remotely
Occasional evening and/or week-end work is required for exhibitions, events and activities.
Please note that while this role is initially offered on a fixed-term basis, it may become a permanent position, subject to the availability of continued funding.
APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Closing date for applications: Monday 15th of September 2025. Please submit the following combined into a single PDF document to director@corkprintmakers.ie:
Cover letter with statement of interest and suitability for the role
Curriculum Vitae outlining career history, experience and qualifications held (no more than 3 pages)
Two referees (referees will only be contacted should you be shortlisted for the role)
Note: The Role Description and Duties & Responsibilities are intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. It is subject to revisions and amendments as deemed necessary by the company.
Cork Printmakers is an equal opportunities employer. Should you have any queries or require any support in making your application please contact: director@corkprintmakers.ie
Please note your information will be used in compliance with GDPR requirements and will only be used to assess your eligibility for the position.
For more information and to apply please contact director@corkprintmakers.ie