Project Producer
Square Roots Project, Limerick
Part-time (2 days per week) | 18 month contract
About Dance Limerick
Established in 2013, Dance Limerick is a dedicated centre for dance where movement and choreography are at the centre of the work. We create opportunities artists, individuals and communities, to discover and participate in dance.
Our purpose is to inspire curiosity, creativity and connection through dance. We believe dance empowers and enriches us as individuals, as communities and as a society. Our ambition is for Dance Limerick to be a place for dance and a hub of creativity for our artists and for all those with whom we engage. Through dance we support artists and the public alike to be curious, to be creative and to connect with each other and to what matters in the world about us.
Dance Limerick believes that the arts have a responsibility to respond to the world as
it is, not as we might wish it to be. We know that for many people, particularly those
from communities who experience racism, marginalisation or exclusion, the feeling of
safety in a public space is not a given. Square Roots exists in that reality. We are
looking for people who understand this, who take it seriously, and who bring genuine
commitment to creating spaces where everyone belongs.
Role Overview
Dance Limerick is seeking a Project Producer to work on a part-time basis (2 days per week) on an 18-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Company and Operations Manager and ultimately the Director. This role will produce and coordinate the delivery of Square Roots, a community dance project working alongside artists, community groups, and partner organisations in Limerick. The project is funded by the Community Safety Fund from the Department of Justice,
Home Affairs and Migration.
This is work that matters. Community safety is the explicit mandate of this project, and the post holder will play a vital role in ensuring that the structures, relationships and care required to deliver it are genuinely in place. The successful candidate will join a small, dedicated team at Dance Limerick and will play a key role in ensuring the project is planned and delivered to the highest standard, in co-operation with collaborative teams and stakeholders and inline with Dance Limerick artistic and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Project delivery
- Lead the planning and coordination of the delivery of Square Roots project to a
high standard, ensuring all activities are well planned, well communicated and
effectively delivered. - Support the delivery of community engagement initiatives, workshops,
performances and events associated with the project. - Liaise with and manage effective communication and decision-making between
participating artists, facilitators and community partners to ensure smooth
programme delivery. - Build and maintain project contracts, schedules, budgets and documentation.
- Support the artistic development of the project in collaboration with the dance
artists needs. - Maintain effective and best practice administration of all project’s activity and
public events as they develop.
Stakeholder management
- Develop and maintain relationships with community groups, partner organisations
and other key stakeholders involved in the Square Roots project. - Liaise with Dance Limerick’s Community Engagement Producer on community
stakeholder involvement. - Support the development and maintenance of project participant and stakeholder
database. - Represent Dance Limerick at meetings, events and partner gatherings as
required.
Communications and reporting
- Capture relevant information and provide timely updates on project activity for
internal reports, funder reports and communications. - Liaise with Dance Limerick’s internal Marketing and PR coordinator to align
project communications. - Research and develop opportunities for the project’s legacy.
- Lead on project evaluation and reporting with best administrative practices.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
This role is based at Dance Limerick, John’s Square, Limerick City. The post holder is
expected to be on-site and embedded in the local community context of the project.
The contract is offered on a fixed-term, part-time basis of 2 days per week, based on
a 39-hour week for 18 months. Work days are flexible and can be agreed with successful candidate. However, a degree of flexibility will be required around project delivery dates, performance days and community events, which may fall outside standard office hours or on weekends. The postholder will be required on-site in the context of the project. The role may require off site engagements in line with outreach and development activities.
The salary is €33,000 pro rata. A time in lieu system is in operation; no additional payment will be provided for excess hours. The probationary period is 3 months, which can be extended to 5 months if needed.
In addition to Statutory Public Holidays, there is a holiday entitlement of 21 days per annum pro rata.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory Garda vetting.
Person specification
This role would suit someone with project producing or project management experience in a cultural, arts or community context, who combines strong organisational skills with a genuine interest in delivering creative projects with Dance Limerick. Experience with dance is an advantage.
Experience and knowledge
- At least 3 years’ experience in a project producing or co-ordination role, ideally
within a dance or arts setting. - Demonstrable experience of delivering dance or arts projects and that involve
community participation. - Experience managing relationships with a range of stakeholders including artists,
community groups and partner organisations. - Strong administration, IT and digital skills, with the ability to quickly learn new
systems and tools. - Experience of budgeting and financial management at a project level.
- Experience drafting content for both internal and external purposes, including
reports and communications. - A knowledge of Limerick, its communities, organisations and cultural landscape,
would be an advantage.
Personal Qualities
- Organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple work streams to a
high standard simultaneously. - An effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
- A natural motivator and ability to collaborate with colleagues, artists, community
partners and internal teams. - A reliable and positive point of contact, representing Dance Limerick professionally
and warmly. - Able to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines across a varied workload.
- A high standard of presentation in all work output.
- A self-starter, able to work on own initiative and problem-solve independently and
collaboratively, in a busy environment. - A commitment to equity and inclusion in practice and an understanding of why this
matters in the context of community-facing work. - A genuine commitment to and interest in arts, dance and community engagement.
Also Advertising: Dance Artist Role
Dance Limerick is currently advertising two roles simultaneously – a Project Producer and a Dance Artist role. If you feel you have the skills and experience to fulfil both roles, you are warmly encouraged to apply for both. Please submit a separate application for each role.
Application Process
Candidates are invited to apply by CV and covering letter, following the guidelines below.
Applications should be submitted via email only to: Catherine Ireton, Company and Operations Manager: catherine@dancelimerick.ie
CV and Covering Letter
- A CV of no more than 2 pages highlighting your relevant experience for this role.
- A covering letter of 1-2 pages. Please include: (1) detail on the dance/community
engagement projects you have produced and how you managed their delivery; and
(2) a brief paragraph on your attraction to this role and your availability. - Please indicate the names and positions of 2 referees relevant to your application.
Referees will only be contacted on appointment.
Interview Process
- Shortlisting will be on the basis of the information contained in the application.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview, which will be conducted
in person
Role Timeline
- Deadline for applying is Monday 11 May 2026, 5 pm GMT
- Interviews: week of 18th May, in-person at Dance Limerick
- Role Commencement: July 2026
- Role Completion: December 2027
If you have any questions about the role before applying, you are welcome to get in
touch in confidence with Dance Limerick Director, mary@dancelimerick.ie, in advance of submitting.
Dance Limerick is an equal opportunities employer. We especially welcome applications from individuals from communities that are typically underrepresented in the arts in Ireland.
This role is funded via The Community Safety Fund from The Department of Justice
Home Affairs and Migration.
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