Omagh Youth Theatre Facilitator

Omagh Sligo Joint Cultural Events Project

Omagh District Council The Grange Mountjoy Rd Omagh BT79 9BL

17 May 2007

Susan Glass

028 8224 5321

Re advertisement for the position of Youth Theatre Facilitator.

As part of the Omagh / Sligo Joint Cultural Events Projects, applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to assist in the establishment and delivery of a Youth Theatre Group with regular provision within the new Strule Arts Centre in Omagh.

This is very much a hands on organisational role and you will be expected to be involved in all aspects of the setting up and coordination of the Omagh Youth Theatre Group including the pre-planning and preparation of workshops for the three weekend workshops in June 2007 and a week long intensive summer school in July 2007.

You will also be expected to provide a minimum of 80 hours contact time with participants. You will be working alongside County Sligo Youth Theatre and be assisted by the Programme Coordinator.

Applicants must

1. Possess a recognised third level qualification in Performance / Drama.
2. Have at least 2 years experience of working with young people in a workshop setting.
3. Have a genuine interest in Youth Theatre development.
4. Be available on all the specified dates for the weekend workshops and the summer school.
5. A recognised qualification in Youth Work is desirable but not essential.

Renumeration: £2,200

Closing date is Thursday 17 May at 12 noon.

For further information please contact Susan Glass, Programme Coordinator for Omagh & Sligo Joint Cultural Projects, Omagh District Council, The Grange, Mountjoy Rd, Omagh, BT79 9BL, 028 8224 5321.

This project is part financed by the European Union’s Programme for Peace & Reconciliation and supported by funding from Omagh District Council and Sligo County Council as part of the Omagh / Sligo Joint Cultural Events