Call for Applicants - General Manager

Galway Theatre Festival is seeking a passionate and dedicated General Manager to work with the Creative Director in leading the Festival through an exciting stage in the organisation’s development.

REPORTING TO: Creative Director and GTF Board of Directors, the General Manager is responsible for: assisting the Creative Director in Festival artistic, financial, operations and logistical management.  The successful candidate will be a team player, passionate about theatre and supporting innovative and emerging theatre in line with the Galway Theatre Festival ethos. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in a similar arts-related area, demonstrating a track record in Arts Management
• Experience building and managing budgets
• Knowledge of the Galway and Irish independent theatre scene, and additional knowledge of

 other performance disciplines in the region - circus, spectacle, storytelling, etc.

• A deep passion for Theatre and Art and a vision for what the theatre and performance in Galway and the West of Ireland can bring to local, national and international audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of using QuickBooks,
• A track record of applying for, and receiving, public funding at local and/or national level
• Understanding of the challenges relating to inclusion and diversity in the arts and ideas to address these challenges
• Knowledge of the Irish Language - spoken and written communication
• Project management experience
• An approach that values teamwork, collaboration, clear communication, entrepreneurial approaches, and a good sense of humour.

Closing Date for applications: 25th June at midnight

Download the Job Description here