Music Development Officer with Music Generation Leitrim

Irish Association of Youth Orchestras CLG; Connacht; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Irish Association of Youth Orchestras CLG is looking for a Music Development Officer to lead performance music education initiatives. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in both music development and education, along with demonstrated management and financial skills. This is a Specific Purpose Contract role until May 28, 2027, and interested individuals must submit their applications by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in music development and/or music education.
• Experience managing financial aspects of project planning and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver performance music education programs.
• Manage music development projects and financial planning.

Skills

music development

music education

initiative

interpersonal skills

leadership skills

passion for music

Job description

Music Development Officer with Music Generation Leitrim

This position requires a skilled professional with significant experience in music development and/or music education or a relevant artistic field, who has a combination of initiative, rigour, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and a passion for music.

The ideal candidate will have a breadth of experience and understanding of performance music education across a range of ages, genres of music and contexts, and must have quantifiable and relevant management and financial experience in project planning/delivery and/or developmental initiatives.

• This is a Specific Purpose Contract position until 28/05/2027
• Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon on Wednesday, 20 May 2026