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Music Generation; Dublin; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A music education program in Ireland is seeking a Music Development Officer to design and deliver music education programs for young people in disadvantaged communities. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in music education and youth work, enabling them to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders. This is a Five Year Fixed-Term contract based in South Dublin, focusing on empowering children through high-quality music education.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in music education development or relevant artistic field.
• Experience working with children and young people experiencing disadvantage.
• Ability to design and develop diverse music programs for young people.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver music education programs for young people in disadvantaged communities.
• Engage with various stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Manage projects effectively to meet the needs of the community.

Skills

Music education development

Youth work experience

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Understanding of diverse music education forms

Job description

This position requires an individual with significant experience of achieving and delivering results in music education development (and/or music education or a relevant artistic field) in combination with significant youth work experience, including working with a variety of stakeholders and expertise in working with children and young people experiencing disadvantage in urban and rural settings.

The successful candidate will have

• a breadth of understanding of a contemporary approach to the diversity of forms of performance music education across a range of ages, genres of music and contexts,
• skills, knowledge and project management experience to design and develop diverse programmes that respond to the specific needs of young people in disadvantaged communities.

Deadline for applications: 4pm on the 13th of October 2025.

The role of Music Generation South Dublin Music Development Officer will be:

• a Five Year Fixed-Term contract commencing from date of appointment.
• based in DDLETB Administrative Head Office, 1 Tuansgate, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24 and a South Dublin Office as designated by DDLETB.

Music Generation South Dublin is led by Dublin and Dun Laoghaire ETB in partnership with South Dublin County Council.

ABOUT MUSIC GENERATION

Music Generation is Ireland's National Music Education programme with a mission to empower children and young people to realise their full potential through access to, and participation in, high-quality performance music education.

Initiated by Music Network, Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Youth and Local Music Education Partnerships (LMEPs). The Education and Training Board and Local Authorities play a lead role.
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