Job Opportunity: Music Generation Waterford Administrator

Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board wish to employ an Administrator to assist the Music Generation Waterford Development Officer with the organisation, promotion and day-to-day running and delivery of Music Generation Waterford performance music education programmes across Waterford City and County.

Complete the Music Generation Waterford Administrator application form and submit by email to vacancies@wwetb.ie by 4pm on Monday, 21 April 2025. 

For further job details and application form, see here. 

Reporting to the Music Generation Waterford Development Officer, the Music Generation Waterford Administrator has overall responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the Music Generation Waterford programme. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification, a passion for music in all its forms and for its promotion and development.

Essential criteria: 

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent 
• A recognised office administration qualification or equivalent experience in arts/music administration 
• Qualification or experience in computer office applications including: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Website/Content Management Systems, Email, Internet, and experience of using/updating Social Media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube

Desirable criteria:  

• A relevant third level qualification in education or the arts or membership of a professional  artistic organisation
• Qualification in business studies/information systems/technology
• A minimum of two years post-qualification experience in clerical and administrative systems gained in an office or relevant administration environment
• Experience of working in a large or public sector organisation
• A minimum of one year’s experience working in a music/arts context

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication skills, written, telephone and interpersonal
• Have excellent administrative, business and IT skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, manage and deliver all areas of work in a thorough and organised manner
• Demonstrate a passion for and understanding of music and the Music Generation programme
• Have the ability to work well under pressure and to multi task
• Demonstrate the ability and initiative to work well as part of a team
• Demonstrate willingness to work flexibly, outside normal office hours
• Hold a full clean driving license

Location: The role of Music Generation Waterford Administrator will be primarily based in Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board, Dungarvan Office, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 DE93.

Salary: The incremental salary range attaching to the Music Generation Waterford Administrator post is aligned with Grade III Administration Salary Scale, €30,811–€47,946. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

Music Generation Waterford is a performance music education programme for Waterford City and County, providing access to a range of vocal, instrumental, ensemble and performance music opportunities for children and young people in their local area.