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European Solidarity Corps

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Arts Administration Assistant

GALWAY COMMUNITY CIRCUS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

GALWAY, Ireland

Description

Our Arts Administration Assistant plays a key role at Galway Community Circus. They work closely with our administration and management team by supporting both in their roles. Our admin assistant learns on the job. Their tasks include but are not limited to: - managing reception; - processing registrations; - supporting the programme administration team; - creating internal communication and ESC-related content; - attending and taking an active role in meetings; Our admin assistant volunteers 38 hours a week usually 9 to 5pm.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Accommodation: GCC provides a private room in a house shared with other ESCs. Bills: GCC covers all basic bills such as internet, heating, electricity, and maintenance. Transport: GCC provides bicycles for you to use while in Galway. The maintenance of the bikes is also covered by GCC. Most places are also within walking distance. Pocket money and allowance: Our ESCs receive €11 per day pocket money plus €180 food allowance per month.

Training during the activity

GCC provides training in various skills. Our admin assistant mostly learns through practical work experience.

Participant profile

Applicants must be interested in at least one the following work fields: arts, arts administration, or non-profit management. GCC are looking for someone who: - can work as part of a team; - can meet deadlines; - can work under pressure; - knows how to research information on the internet; - knows how to use common Office 365 apps, such as Word and Excel. Ideally, our arts administration assistant is someone with previous customer service experience. They should be comfortable with taking phone calls, responding to emails and communicating (in person) with both GCC staff and Circus members.


Activity dates

From 01/09/2025 to 31/07/2026


Activity location

St Josephs Community Centre, Ashe Rd Shantalla, GALWAY, Ireland


Activity type

Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden


Activity topics

Education and training

Creativity and culture

Physical education and sport


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 31/03/2025 17:00