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. They will have special responsibility for monitoring our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Action Plan and supporting grant writing.

The Project Manager will report to the CEO and will work closely with our small team to support the delivery of our strategic aims through our delivery of select projects, as well as supporting our EDI commitments and providing grant writing supports.

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.
In collaboration with the CEO and the Kids’ Own team, have responsibility for the management and implementation of Kids’ Own’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Action Plan in relation to Kids’ Own projects.
Support grant-writing, developing applications and proposals for projects with the CEO and other team members, ensuring that a focus on our EDI goals and commitments is maintained.
Co-ordinate and oversee all practical elements of project management, again with a particular attention to implementing our EDI Policy and Action Plan, 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 Child Protection Policy.
Ensuring safeguarding procedures are strictly adhered to.
Responsibility for 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 bookeeper.
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.
Strong writing and communication skills, particularly strong and demonstrable experience of writing funding applications.
Applicants must be able to work from Kids’ Own’s office in Sligo regularly. Hybrid work options are also available.
Possession of a third level qualification is desirable but not essential.
Access to own transport and a full driving license is desirable.
Applicants must 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.

Kids’ Own is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

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

Salary: €34,000 (pro-rata).

Applications:

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

Ciara Gallagher, CEO and Creative Director of Kids’ Own, ciara@kidsown.ie by Monday 24^thFebruary at 5pm

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