Iayo Marketing and Communications Officer

Performing Arts Forum; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization in Cork seeks a Marketing and Communications Officer to promote youth orchestras across Ireland. The role involves developing and implementing marketing strategies, producing content, and fostering community engagement. Ideal candidates should have marketing or communications experience and a commitment to skill development. A remote or blended work approach will be considered for this permanent full-time position. Applications are due by January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing and/or communications.
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill development.
• Interest in orchestras and classical music is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Promote activities and events of IAYO.
• Provide news and information to IAYO members.
• Build community and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder information and lists.

Skills

Marketing experience

Communications experience

Basic technical skills in layout and design

Photo and video editing

Content writing and editing

Job description

The Irish Association of Youth Orchestras invites applications for the position of Marketing and Communications Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of youth orchestras throughout Ireland and to practice and develop a range of marketing and communications skills.

The Marketing and Communications Officer will play a key role in promoting the activities and events of IAYO, providing news and information to IAYO members, promoting the involvement of young people in our media streams, and building a sense of community and collaboration.

The Marketing and Communications Officer will form part of a team including the CEO, Programmes Manager, Administrator and Youth Participation Officers, working with more than one-hundred professional and voluntary artistic and organisational staff annually.

The role involves the application of a range of media skills including basic technical skills in layout, design, photo and video editing as well as writing and editing content and managing stakeholder information and lists. Training opportunities and support for self-directed learning will be given to develop missing skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience of marketing and / or communications and a commitment to continuous learning and skills development. Specific knowledge of orchestras and classical music-making are not required but an interest in and knowledge of the area would be an advantage.

Role Details

Location: The role is based in Civic Trust House in Cork City and occasionally on-site at our courses and events. A remote / blended approach to work will be considered.

Contract: Permanent full-time (35 hours per week). There is a 6-month probationary period.

Some weekend work will be required for which time‑off‑in‑lieu is given as described in IAYO’s Employee Handbook which can be accessed at www.iayo.ie/about/transparency.

Applications

For full information on the role and how to apply, please download the Application Pack.

Application for this post is by application form and cover letter. CVs will not be assessed.

Applications are preferred by email to Allin Gray at [e-mail].

The application deadline is Monday, 05 January 2026 at 5pm (GMT / UTC+0). Applications received after this time will not be considered.