Seasonal Vacancies at First Fortnight

First Fortnight is currently recruiting for two freelance,  seasonal roles ahead of our multi-disciplinary arts festival in January 2024.

First Fortnight is a charity that challenges mental health prejudice through arts and cultural action. Each January, First Fortnight presents a two-week festival promoting mental wellbeing and conversations about mental illness through art and culture. First Fortnight also offers free Creative Arts Therapies to Children, Adolescents, and Adults experiencing homelessness or vulnerable to homelessness.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

First Fortnight is looking to recruit a Communications Officer to join the team in the run up to First Fortnight 2024. The Communications Officer will report to First Fortnight’s General Manager and work closely with the wider First Fortnight team to write engaging newsletters and curate the organisation’s social media accounts. The successful candidate will also work on communications relating to our Centre for Creative Arts Therapies.

2 days per week from week beginning 14^th August 2023, rising to 3 days per week from week beginning 20^th October 2023 and concluding week commencing 22^nd January 2024 with time off over Christmas and New Years period.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

First Fortnight is looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join the team in a time of organisational growth. The Administrative Assistant will report to First Fortnight’s General Manager and support the management team in the day-to-day activities of the organisation. This role offers the chance to work on both a multidisciplinary arts festival and on supporting the Centre for Creative Arts Therapies.

2 days per week from 31^st July 2023 to 23^rd February 2024 with the possibility of extending pending funding decisions.

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply, download the relevant job spec above to view rates of pay, conditions of the job, and skills required for the roles. Please send the following to grace@firstfortnight.ie by 5pm on Friday 21^st July:

• Cover note (you can put this in the body of the email)
• CV

First Fortnight is an equal opportunities employer. We would like to encourage applicants from candidates coming from a diversity of national, ethic or cultural groups (including, but not limited to Asian, Black, Traveller and minority ethnic, refugees, people with disabilities, working-class and LGBTQIA+ communities. We understand that imposter syndrome can prevent capable people from applying for jobs. If you are interested, please apply.