Dance Ireland is seeking a welcoming and experienced individual for the position of Venue Officer.
Job Description
Dance Ireland is Ireland’s national dance development organisation and true to our origins, we are proud to continue to be the representative body for professional dance. Our bold ambition is for dance to be valued and vibrantly, actively, and confidently part of people’s lives.
We use all the opportunities afforded by DanceHouse, our own expertise and connections alongside those of our national and international partners to create a programme of work that engages the public and supports the professional, crossing the boundaries of age, experience, and genre.
We operate DanceHouse as a national centre of excellence. DanceHouse is a flagship dance hub, comprising six studios and Artists’ Resource Room.
This position is based at DanceHouse, Foley Street, Dublin 1, the hours of which will vary (see guide below). Reporting to the Finance & Operations Manager, the Venue Officer, one of two posts, is responsible for studio bookings, health & safety, venue & operational support, and front of house reception.
The successful candidate will have box office and/or venue experience. As this role shares tasks and responsibilities with another venue officer it is important that this person is an excellent communicator with strong written and customer service skills. As the public face of Dance Ireland, the post holder will be confident, friendly, and welcoming.
This is a key-holding position, and the nature of the role requires a flexible person who is willing to work a variety of alternating day and evening shifts. Please see below a guide to opening hours.
Recruitment Process
Deadline: 10am Friday 27 March, 2026
Interviews: Date to be confirmed 8/9 April, DanceHouse, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 Y0X8
Immediate start preferable
Please email your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role and why you are applying to Lily Lacey, Finance & Operations Manager: lily.lacey@danceireland.ie with the subject title: “[YOUR NAME] Venue Officer Application”.
Remuneration
Minimum of 30 hours @ €14.15 per hour. Hours will vary each week depending on opening hours, from 30-40 hours.
DanceHouse opening hours*:
Monday-Thursday: 8.30am-9.30pm
Friday & Saturday: 8.30am-6.30pm
Sunday (once a month) – 9am-5pm
*Guide only. Opening and closing times can vary from time to time.
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