We're Hiring! Limerick Project Coordinator

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Limerick Project Coordinator

Do you have a passion for creativity, storytelling, and working with communities?

Fighting Words is looking for a Project Co-ordinator in Limerick to help bring the power of creative writing to schools and groups in Limerick city and across the Mid West.

• Salary/Hours:  €22 690.00, 21 hours per week, part-time and flexible.

Contract: 12 months fixed term, with a possibility of extension, subject to funding

 What you’ll do:

• Plan and deliver creative writing workshops for children, young people and vulnerable adults in Limerick and beyond.
• Coordinate and support our amazing team of volunteer writing mentors.
• Build and nurture partnerships with libraries, schools, and community organisations.
• Contribute engaging content for our website and social media.
• Collaborate with colleagues nationwide on joint projects.
   

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in the education and/or arts sectors in Ireland.
• Skilled at working with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Workshop facilitation and training experience.
• Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills.
• A collaborative team player with a knowledge and understanding of the Fighting Words mission.

Why join us?

• Flexible hours, spread across the week to suit the successful candidate.
• Blend of workshop delivery in libraries and partner spaces with work-from-home flexibility.
• Chance to travel around the Mid West (and occasionally Dublin) to make an impact.
• Be part of a national organisation dedicated to creativity, education, and community for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Access to the Fighting Words pension scheme, including 6% pension contributions, is available after the completion of the 6-month probationary period.
• Paid time off over the Christmas period and on Good Friday in addition to annual leave entitlements.
• Time in lieu for overtime worked.
• Death in service and income protection benefits.
• Staff training and development opportunities.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position and the chance to work with a great team and an exciting organisation, apply today! 

Send your CV and cover letter to Sara Bennett, Operations Manager, at  sara@fightingwords.ie.

Please mark your submission with Limerick Coordinator Application in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for this position. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. You will receive a response within ten working days of receipt of your application.

Fighting Words is an employer committed to equality of opportunity.