Project Assistant

Commedia of Errors are delighted to be currently seeking a Project Assistant to join our ever-growing team. We are able to offer a stable, structured and varied opportunity, with room for development and progression, for the right candidate to enter into (or continue their journey within) the arts sector. Commedia of Errors are a busy and multi-faceted arts company with a diverse portfolio of programmes including theatre production, community outreach work and arts engagement with new technologies. The candidate will be offered a wide variety of opportunities to develop their skills in a plethora of fields, reinforcing the necessary skills for arts administration whilst undergoing training opportunities and on-the-job training, development and mentorship with the Artistic Director and Co-Creative. Develop a broad understanding of the theatre sector, and wider arts sector, in Northern Ireland, building both individual and professional connections, relationships and partnerships. Commedia of Errors are looking for a Project Assistant to join their team to support the development of new work for the stage (early stages to production), their award-winning Plays Aloud programme and the development of their innovative VR programme. We want to work with someone who is passionate, empathetic and organised. Someone who has an interest and commitment to Northern Ireland’s arts sector. The successful candidate will support the Artistic Director and Co-Creative in the day-to-day running of Commedia of Errors and in the delivery of our artistic vision. Initially the candidate will offer logistical and administrative support to the Artistic Director and Co-Creative. Over time further responsibilities will be taken on in line with the candidates interests, talents and ambitions..

Professional experience and proven ability dealing with administration, operational activities and / or project management

An interest in the arts whether professionally, academically or recreationally

Experience and proven ability in working to schedules and deadlines

High level of computer literacy including keyboard skills, use of Microsoft Office software, internet and social media.

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Experience, and proven ability of managing budgets

Experience in the drafting of contracts

Experience in creating and managing social media content

Experience in fundraising

Full, clean driving licence and access to own vehicle

Ability to effectively build strong and effective working relationships with stakeholders

Experience with Apple computers an advantage