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Contract for Services: Creative Places Darndale Co-ordinator

Creative Places Darndale Co-ordinator on a Contract for Services basis on behalf of the Creative Places Darndale Programme. The primary focus of this contract will be to manage all operational and administrative matters relating to the planning, organising and delivery of a comprehensive community arts programme. The Co-ordinator will also lead on artistic and creative content which will be developed through listening to, working with and consulting with the community, childcare, resident and youth groups, including local artists and arts organisations involved in the project. It is expected that the successful contractor will be in a position to commit a minimum of 21 hours per week to this role. Flexibility will be required as some meetings/activities will take place outside normal business hours. The Creative Places Darndale Co-ordinator must have the capacity to work effectively from home when required. The successful candidate must produce a Tax Clearance Certificate before the contract for service is signed off. Invoicing arrangements will be agreed with the successful contractor following the award of contract. They will have responsibility to manage their own tax affairs and file appropriate tax returns, maintain their own insurance cover and comply with all relevant health & safety legislation. Please note that Garda Vetting will be required as the role will involve working with children and vulnerable adults.

To apply please click on the link below. Please select the appropriate position from the drop-down list, complete the form and upload the following: • A cover letter and short written piece (approx. 500 words) which outlines:
• why you are applying for this role
• why you feel you are qualified to carry out this role
• your proposed approach to the first three months in the role
• a summary of your vision for the Made in Darndale festival

• A CV summarising your qualifications and relevant experience demonstrating how you meet the above requirements including the names and contact details of two referees. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of the information supplied in the application and only short-listed candidates will be invited to interview.

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday the 23rd of October 2024
Interviews expected to be held on the week commencing the 4th of November 2024

Remuneration: €300 per day incl. VAT

Northside Partnership is an equal opportunities employer

Role Purpose
To coordinate and deliver a community arts programme which celebrates and builds on creative arts practice that has taken place in Creative Places Darndale to date, and which creates new opportunities and sustainability for arts and creative practice to take place within strategic short, medium and long-term goals.
The Creative Places Darndale Co-ordinator will be engaged on a Contract for Service basis by Northside Partnership on behalf of the Creative Places Darndale programme and will work under the direction of the Creative Places Darndale Steering Committee. The role of the Creative Places Darndale Co-ordinator will be to manage all operational and administrative matters relating to the planning, organising and delivery of a comprehensive community arts programme. He/she will also lead on artistic and creative content which will be developed through listening to, working with and consulting with the community, childcare, resident and youth groups, including local artists and arts organisations involved in the project.
Duties of the Role
Programme Management
• Create, implement and sustain an artistic vision for the Creative Places Darndale programme in collaboration with the Steering Committee and local stakeholders.
• Overall management of all community arts programme operational matters and associated administrative processes, including budgetary control, within an agreed budget and timelines.
• Conducting comprehensive onsite risk assessments and ensuring appropriate insurance coverage is secured for all events.
• Maintenance of all relevant records and documentation including compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Ensure an evaluation of the Creative Places Darndale programme is carried out in accordance with Arts Council requirements.
• Preparation and presentation of regular progress reports and updates in required formats for the Creative Places Darndale Steering Committee and the Empowering Communities lead.
Community Engagement
• Active engagement, being visible and accessible in the Darndale area on set days and times.
• Active listening and consultation with participating youth projects, community groups, local residents, schools, and after school projects, as well as with Dublin City Council (DCC) and other relevant agencies.
• Regular on-the-ground meetings and interaction with community groups, youth workers, artists, etc., to review and monitor progress throughout planning, organizing, and delivery phases.
Collaboration and Networking
• Work to strengthen relationship building between practitioners in the arts sector in the Darndale area and the local community.
• Identify opportunities for collaborations between local organizations and/or with other programmes and agencies.
• Identify and organise relevant arts/creative practitioner training for youth and/or community development workers to upskill.
Creative Leadership and Communication
• Lead on artistic and creative content of the community arts programme.
• Engagement with and logistical support for all artists, creative facilitators, contractors, and suppliers required for various programme elements.
• Organise PR, communication, and promotion of the community arts programme.
• Adhere at all times to community development and socially engaged arts practice principles, as well as to Northside Partnerships policies and procedures.
Finance & Administration
• Identify and apply for opportunities for further funding streams or programme-specific funding to promote the sustainability of the Creative Places Darndale programme.
• Monitor and manage the budget to ensure effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Regular financial reporting to Northside Partnership, Creative Places Darndale Steering Committee and the Arts Council. Person Specification
Candidates are encouraged to apply for this role with the requirement that they can demonstrate both the relevance of their skills and experience. The person appointed will likely demonstrate a genuine commitment to Northside Partnership’s ethos and vision. Northside Partnership is committed to implementing an Advantaged Thinking approach which focuses on identifying, developing and investing in skills, capabilities and assets of the people we work with and our staff. The role is subject to Garda Vetting
The Community Arts Co-ordinator will be required to have/be:
Qualifications
• Hold an ordinary degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications*) in an Arts or Cultural discipline.
OR
• Have at least three years relevant arts development and administration experience including experience in the area of programme development, budget management and fundraising.
Essential Skills
• A supportive and empowering leadership and management style with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Experience of producing arts related activities/spectacle and/or public event management planning.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including extensive project management experience.
• Experience researching and successfully applying for suitable funding and fundraising from multiple sources.
• Understanding, promoting and working in accordance with community development principles and ethos.
• Experience of reporting to funders and to governing bodies.
• Understanding, promoting and working in accordance with socially engaged arts practice principles.
Desirable Skills
• Experience of working with community groups, community arts organisations, youth projects, schools and after-schools projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Darndale community structures, organisations and communities.
• Previous experience organising a comprehensive arts programme of this nature.
• An ability to facilitate and support local groups to source funding and promote sustainability of projects.
• Experience of Arts Council reporting structures.
Technical Skills
• Strong communication and I.T. skills.
• Experience in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Experience in project scheduling and coordination in a creative/artistic role.
• Experience generating media and promotional coverage of arts events like this or equivalent.
Personal Skills
• A high level of multi-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Team player with enthusiasm, drive and approachability.
• Able to manage relationships with a wide range of people.
• Capacity to facilitate a culture of deep listening and meaningful engagement of all stakeholders, especially the local community.