Work Placement Maritime Co ordinator

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.