Job Vacancy | Project Manager at Kids’ Own

Kids’ Own has an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to lead on the ongoing delivery of select collaborative initiatives with children and young people. The Project Manager will report to the CEO/Creative Director and will work closely with our small team to support the delivery of our strategic aims.

Key Responsibilities

The project manager’s duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Plan and manage select projects, in line with Kids’ Own strategic objectives.
• Support grant-writing, developing applications and proposals for projects with the CEO and other team members.
• Co-ordinate and oversee all practical elements of project management including:
  • Scheduling planning and review meetings.
  • Appointing and contracting artists.
  • Working with partners to identify participant groups; or open recruitment.
  • Organising project details: dates, venue, materials and documentation methods.
  • Organising launch events for published outputs.
  • Issuing consent forms to participants in line with Kids’ Own’s Safeguarding Policy.
  • Ensuring safeguarding procedures are strictly adhered to.
  • Responsibility for the evaluation and processing of outputs.
• Draw on expertise and knowledge to support decision-making in relation to projects.
• Work collaboratively with project artists, teachers and partners to ensure the smooth and timely running of projects.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key partners and funders.
• Manage project budgets, in collaboration with the Creative Director and bookkeeper.
• Support marketing and publicity activities related to specific projects.

Essential requirements

Applicants must:

• Have significant relevant experience in the arts of which at least two years should be at project management level.
• Have strong writing and communication skills, particularly strong and demonstrable experience of writing funding applications.
• Work primarily from our Kids’ Own office located in Sligo town, with the option for hybrid work for part of the week.
• Possession of a third-level qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Access to own transport and a full driving license is desirable.
• Be willing to travel occasionally as part of this role. Occasionally, some flexibility with working days and hours is required as projects and events demand.

Requisite skills

It is desired that the successful applicant would have:

• A strong arts or arts in education background.
• Experience or a sound understanding of collaborative or socially engaged practice, and of working to progress equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the current policy and funding climate within the arts and/or arts in education sector.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work well as part of a small team.

At Kids’ Own, we proudly embrace diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We invite and encourage applications from all communities, as we believe that every unique perspective enriches our organisation.

Terms: This is a part-time post, 3 days p/week with the possibility to extend to 4 days. Fixed-term contract of one year, with a view to extension.

Salary: €20,400 (€34,000 pro-rata).

Applications:

Candidates are requested to send a detailed CV and cover letter to:

Emma Kavanagh, Acting CEO of Kids’ Own, emma@kidsown.ie by Friday 12th September at 5pm