Arts Administration Assistant


Arts Administration Assistant

Galway Community Circus

Galway, Ireland

The application deadline has passed.

Activity description

The Arts Administration Assistant is an important member of Galway Community Circus’ administration team and works closely with professional staff to gain practical work experience in non-profit planning and procedures that support the Circus’ mission and programs. They will learn about each staff role and gain valuable knowledge and experience in leadership, special events, fundraising, archives, communication, human resources, and program administration. The Arts Administration Assistant reports to the General Manager.

Gisting, fæði og ferðatilhögun

Accomodation: GCC provides a private room in a house shared with other ESC in a quiet and nice neighbourhood. It is 5 min riding from the circus and it normally takes about 15 minutes to cycle from home to the center (Eyre Square). Internet/Heating/Electricity/Maintenance will be paid by GCC. Transport: GCC will provide bicycles for you to use while in Galway or you can also choose to walk as things are quite close to each other. The maintenance of it will be paid by GCC. Pocket money and allowance: You will be eligible to €6 per day and €160 allowance on top of it each month.

Training during the activity

GCC will provide as much as possible training towards administration skills.

Participant profile

Have a demonstrated interest in the arts/arts administration and/or non-profit management. GCC is looking for someone who can work collaboratively with diverse groups of individuals. Who has the ability to work within deadlines, under pressure, and with a positive attitude at all times. Have customer service skills. Be comfortable making phone calls and in person communications with staff, supporters, tutors, and students. Possess emotional maturity and a sense of humor. Have some working knowledge of online research.

Activity dates

[tala] vika(-ur) alls á tímabilinu 01/10/2022 til 31/08/2023


Activity location

St Joseph’s Community Centre, Ashe Road, Shantalla, H91 A4VW Galway Ireland


Looking for participants from

Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Iceland, Italy, North Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden


Activity topics

Nám og þjálfun

Sköpun og menning

Leikfimi og íþróttir


Deadline for applications

Umsóknarfresti: 13/03/2022