Development Coordinator(Galway )

Theatre Forum Limited; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Galway Community Circus seeks a Development Coordinator to enhance its fundraising strategy, aiming to diversify funding sources for artistic programs. This full-time role offers hybrid working options and includes professional development opportunities, situated in Galway Community Circus, an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Professional development workshops

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising or development roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of fundraising strategy.
• Increase income generation and diversify funding streams.
• Participate in training and professional development workshops.

Skills

Fundraising

Income generation

Project management

Job description

Client:

Theatre Forum Limited

Location:

Galway, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

28a52129a826

Job Views:

11

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

Galway Community Circus seeks to appoint a Development Coordinator to support the development and implementation of our fundraising strategy, increase income generation, and diversify funding streams to help us deliver upon our artistic ambitions across an exciting portfolio of programmes and partnerships.

Following our, we aim to grow our earned income in order to balance core funding, project funding, and earned income.

This full-time role has been created as part of a program by Business to Arts in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The successful candidate will participate in workshops, trainings, and mentoring sessions, joining a peer network of fundraising professionals supported by Business to Arts. The Fellowship aims to provide training and professional development to enhance long-term careers in fundraising and development within the Irish cultural sector.

Terms of Employment

Salary: €30,000 – €35,000 per annum based on experience

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, including a daily paid 0.5-hour lunch break. Hours may vary during busy periods, with occasional weekend and evening work. Holidays: 4 weeks + public holidays + additional hours/days as per organisation’s TOIL Policy

Location: Galway Community Circus, St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Ashe Road, Shantalla, Galway, Ireland, H91 A4VW (wheelchair accessible)

This position offers hybrid working options (pending agreement and team requirements), including flexible hours, remote work options, and access supports. A fully remote option is not available.

Contract: Two-year contract, pending a 6-month probation period, with a 3-month review, and the possibility of extension.

Closing date for applications: Monday, April 8th, 2024 at 5pm

Interviews scheduled for: April 22 and 23

Ideal start date: May 27, 2024

Please contact Lynn Carroll for any questions about the role.

Galway Community Circus is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory references and eligibility to work in Ireland.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.

Applicants should not provide bank or payment details during application. All applications must be submitted via the 'Apply now' button.