Contract: Full time, permanent, with six-month probation period.
Salary: €32k p.a.
Reporting to: Deputy Chief Executive Officer with Head of Programming as line manager
Location: Irish Writers Centre, 19 Parnell Square, Dublin 1, D01 E102. Please note the post-holder will need to be Dublin-based to carry out the duties of this position.
Irish Writers Centre
Founded in 1991, the Irish Writers Centre is Ireland’s leading resource and development organisation for writers. Our vision is to support the life of the writer as they illuminate our lives with their ideas and words. Our creative writing Academy delivers a year-round programme of 150+ creative writing courses, masterclasses and seminars, online and in person. In addition, we run a National Mentoring Programme and administer a range of development opportunities for writers including residencies, competitions and bursaries. We operate on an all-island basis and are a membership organisation and a registered charity.
Role summary
The Programming Assistant will provide administrative support to the Head of Programming and assist them in the full lifecycle of Academy year-round programming, outlined above, and our calendar of events from initial concept to final execution and evaluation. They will help the senior management team build on the organisation’s rich literary legacy as well as continuing to support all writers at various stages of their careers and lay the foundation for future writers. For background, please see Irish Writers Centre 2022-26 Strategy.
As a member of a small hard-working team the position is a key ambassadorial role for the Irish Writers Centre
Application Process
The application will comprise of:
- A cover letter which concisely outlines the key skills and qualities which you will bring to the role of Reception Administrator relating how your experience has prepared you for the key challenges of this role and how your skills and experience will enhance the IWC’s ambitions as the national flagship organisation for writers.
- A Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact details of two referees (email and mobile number. Referees will only be contacted in the case of final shortlisted candidates.)
- Applications, by email only, should be submitted to the attention of Teerth Chungh, Deputy CEO at management@irishwriterscentre.ie with Application for Programming Assistant in the subject line. It is essential that both of the above stated documents are collated into a single word or pdf attachment.
The Irish Writers Centre is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to improving access to our services.
The Irish Writers Centre, is currently housed in 19 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 which is a Georgian building and is not suitable for those with mobility impairments.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is Sunday 6 July 2025.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in person at the Irish Writers Centre on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 July 2025. Applicants selected for interview will be expected to be available on these dates
To apply
For more information and to apply click the following link – irishwriterscentre.ie/job-opportunities/
The closing date for applications is Sunday 6 July 2025.
