The Irish Embassy is looking to hire a cultural officer to be based in New York with a very attractive pay package.
The role is a new position created as part of the Irish Government’s Global Ireland strategy.
And the lucky applicant will be given a three-year fixed-term contract with an annual salary of €70,500.
Interviews will be held in late August or early September with the job beginning in the Autumn.
Here's all you need to know about the job;
Job roles
- Promote Ireland’s cultural engagement throughout the CGNY Consular region (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia), in line with relevant multi-annual strategies and programmes to promote Irish culture internationally.
- Work with Culture Ireland to extend and maximise touring opportunities for artists being supported to present work in the US, and develop a regional approach to cultural promotion across the eastern United States.
- Work to broaden the reach of Irish culture across the United States, outside traditionally stronger locations, including through developing relationships with partner organisations on an ongoing basis and the meetings of the network of Irish cultural centres and organisations in North America
Essential requirements
- A third level qualification in a relevant area or a high level of work experience in the arts and culture sector.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- A high level of discretion, commitment and reliability.
- The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in the United States prior to recruitment.
How to apply
Applications are to be submitted by email to this email address: Maire.nichriostail@dfa.ie.
The email should contain the subject line RECRUITMENT / CULTURAL OFFICER and must be no larger than 15MB. The application must contain:
- Letter of motivation (two pages maximum) addressing your suitability for the position and interest in working with the Embassy of Ireland.
- CV/Résumé (three pages maximum).
- Two nominated referees with contact details.
