About this role
Festival Coordinator (Student Placement)
Wexford Maritime Festival
Location: Wexford Town
Duration: January to June Bank Holiday
Reporting To: Festival Committee
About the Role
The Wexford Maritime Festival celebrates Wexford's rich maritime heritage through a programme of family activities, cultural events, maritime displays and community engagement. The festival works with local businesses, community organisations, tourism bodies and sponsors to deliver a vibrant annual event.
This placement offers an excellent opportunity for a student studying Business, Marketing, Event
Management, Tourism, Communications or a related discipline to gain practical experience in event planning, project coordination, stakeholder engagement and funding administration.
Key Responsibilities
Funding & Administration
- Research funding and grant opportunities.
- Assist with the preparation of funding applications and supporting documentation.
- Maintain records and databases.
- Prepare meeting agendas and take meeting minutes.
- Support budget tracking and administration.
Event Coordination
- Assist with planning and organising festival activities.
- Coordinate schedules, timelines and action plans.
- Liaise with event participants and community groups.
- Support volunteer coordination.
Vendor & Stakeholder Liaison
- Communicate with suppliers, vendors and contractors.
- Obtain quotations and maintain supplier records.
- Assist with sponsorship and stakeholder communications.
- Support relationship management with local businesses and partner organisations.
Marketing & Communications
- Assist with social media content and website updates.
- Support the promotion of festival activities.
- Help prepare marketing materials and event communications.
- Respond to enquiries from the public and stakeholders.
Festival Delivery
- Assist with festival setup and event operations.
- Support the coordination of activities during the festival.
- Gather visitor and stakeholder feedback.
- Assist with post-event reporting and evaluation.
What We Are Looking For
Essential
- Currently undertaking a third-level qualification in Business, Event Management, Tourism,
Marketing, Communications or a related field.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Interest in events, tourism, culture or community development.
- Experience using social media platforms.
- Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Full driving licence.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience in planning and delivering a major community festival.
- Exposure to grant applications and funding processes.
- Experience working with sponsors, vendors and stakeholders.
- Event management, marketing and project coordination skills.
- Valuable experience to support a future career in business, tourism, marketing or event management.
Ideal for Students Studying
- Business Studies
- Event Management
- Tourism Management
- Marketing
- Communications
- Hospitality Management
This placement offers the opportunity to make a real contribution to one of Wexford's most exciting community events while developing practical skills that will enhance future
career opportunities.
€14.30