Festival Assistant
Belfast TradFest

Belfast TradFest and Summer School of Traditional Music are seeking a dedicated, hard-working individual to join the experienced, fun and fast-paced team responsible for organising St. Patrick's Music Weekend and Belfast TradFest. Reporting to the Festival Producer, the Festival Assistant will support the festival team in the preplanning and on the ground delivery of indoor and outdoor live music festivals and events.

Job Title: Festival Assistant

Contract: Six months Full-time (35 hrs per week)

Salary: £11.44 per hour (21 and over) / £8.60 per hour (18 to 20 years)

Reports To: Festival Producer

Location: Based at Belfast TradFest Office, 173 University Street, Belfast BT7 4HR

Hybrid working is also available.

Responsibilities

• Support across all aspects of Event Production, including event schedules, staffing, advancing with artists / tour managers and venues, event costings, pre & post show documentation, administrative duties, support artist bookings
• Support Producer in liaison with music venues on concert schedules and tech requirements.
• Artist liaison including arranging musician travel, meals and accommodation.
• Support Concert Event Managers with stage and venue set ups.
• Stage Management operations throughout festival programmes.
• Event Representative – Being the main onsite point of contact between artists and venue across multiple events.
• Support the management of the festivals Volunteer team.
• Managing the festivals main info email account.
• Administration support to Artistic Director, Festival Producer & Marketing Officer.
• Assist with the festival’s marketing, social media and website development.
• Provide box office support to the team and public.

Personal Specification

Essential:

• A third level qualification (degree or diploma) or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with excellent administration, record-keeping, organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to act as a powerful ambassador for the organisation.
• Confidence in contacting festival partners and supporters by phone and email.
• Confident in the use of Microsoft Office and Google software for word processing, spreadsheets, data processing, presentations, and email for PC and/or MAC.
• Able and willing to work unsocial hours during busy periods including evenings and weekends during Festival and when required to facilitate events.
• Clean driving license

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of and passion for traditional music.
• Previous experience in festival administration, event management or production.

At Belfast TradFest, we are committed to fostering an environment where your skills, creativity, and passion can thrive. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the cultural landscape of Belfast and beyond.

How to Apply

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Deadline is Friday 20th December at 12pm

This job is supported by Belfast City Council Music Matters Internship Programme

About the Organisation

Belfast TradFest & Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music was established in 2017 to celebrate and promote traditional music, song, dance & culture in the heart of Belfast. With a diverse program of concerts, workshops, and educational initiatives, we bring together world-class artists, students, and audiences to celebrate the rich traditions of these islands.