Theatre Coordinator KCAT

Job Purpose

To support life‑long learning through the arts and to achieve a high quality of creative and personal development. Theatre coordinator requires a good knowledge of drama and a good understanding of drama facilitation. A coordinator will have a passion for arts participation centred cultural work and is expected to support high quality artist led development for all the participants in the Equinox Theatre Company and acting programmes.

• Facilitate Equinox Theatre Company and acting programme when scheduled
• Identify and support the needs, wellbeing and artistic development of Equinox actors
• To ensure that the artistic integrity of the Equinox Theatre Company reflects that of KCAT's arts policies
• Coordinate (in collaboration with other facilitators) performances, collaborations and projects
• Collaborate with KCAT team to deliver and oversee theatre projects as they arise
• To work with existing arts/drama initiatives in the local and regional area
• To identify and form strategic partnerships for theatre development
• To participate in monitoring and evaluation KCAT theatre practise
• Coordinating and managing (in collaboration with other staff) non‑pay theatre budget and funding applications; involving planning long term
• Job related administration and documentation
• Purchase, storage and maintenance of materials and equipment

• To represent KCAT at meetings, conferences and seminars as directed
• To have sound knowledge of the values and purpose of KCAT and to behave at all times in a way that upholds those values
• To work in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down by Camphill Communities of Ireland
• To engage in personal and professional development that will ensure the necessary skills and knowledge in meeting the needs of the position
• Perform other related duties as necessary and assigned by the Centre Coordinator

• A 3rd level qualification in theatre or equivalent relevant qualification or experience in education, health or allied field
• Experience in facilitating groups in a theatre context
• At least 2 years' experience in working with adults with an intellectual disability/autism
• Experience of running programmes for adults with an intellectual disability/autism
• Ability to contribute towards the support, coaching, managing and motivating and developing a mixed workforce of volunteers and employees
• Good planning skills and the ability to contribute to the development of Person-Centred Artistic Plans and Programme Support Plans

Salary Scale: €20.800 - €20.800 (based on 20 hour per week)

Location:

KCAT Arts Centre, Callan, Co Kilkenny

Contract:

Permanent - Part time 20 hours pw
Closing date: 27 Feb 2026 5pm

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted for immediate interview

Camphill is an equal opportunities employer. All posts are subject to Garda Vetting & reference checking.
Posts are also subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country of residence over 6 months from the age of 18 and reference checking.