ABOUT THE KABIN STUDIO:
The Kabin Studio, located in the heart of Knocknaheeny, Cork, is a
vibrant music space, grown out of a love for hip hop and community,
dedicated to empowering people from marginalised backgrounds through
the power of creativity. As a hub of inspiration and growth, we offer
a wide array of creative workshops, youth initiatives and mentorship
opportunities aimed at fostering self-expression, talent, and personal
development. Our mission is to make a significant, positive impact on
our community by nurturing the next generation of artists and
creatives.
This creative environment resulted in one of the biggest viral hits of
the summer with the release of The Spark with *
million views and unprecedented international media interest and
performance opportunities.
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Program Manager to play
a crucial role in our team. This individual will be instrumental in
planning and managing music and creative programs for the Kabin Studio
(including our Musical Neighbourhoods initiative which aims to work
with over *s). The ideal candidate is someone
with a deep passion for community and youth empowerment through music,
equipped with the skills to handle program planning, grant writing,
logistics, administration, social media management, and coordination
of projects, tutors, and initiatives. The Program Manager will also
support the development of our governance structure, strategic plan
and business development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Design, develop, and oversee music and creative programs that
engage and benefit young people, ensuring they are inclusive,
effective, and aligned with our goals.
* Secure funding and resources by writing grants and proposals,
maintaining the financial health and expansion of the Kabin Studio,
and support with project documentation and reporting.
* Build and maintain relationships with community members, partners,
and stakeholders to enhance the visibility and impact of both the
Kabin Studio.
* Coordinate with tutors, mentors, and volunteers across
initiatives, offering support and ensuring the successful delivery of
our objectives.
* Utilise technology and social media to promote our activities,
engage the community, and highlight participant achievements.
* Assess program outcomes, soliciting feedback to implement
continuous improvements and ensure the effectiveness of our
initiatives.
* Manage email inbox for The Kabin Studio.
* Support with social media management, online presence and
communication
* Manage invoicing, budgeting, expense tracking
* Schedule workshops and tutors for future projects
* Ensure that all tutors and volunteers are garda vetted
* Communicate effectively with our Youth Council, other
participants, parents, youth workers, and members of the community.
* Manage correspondence and ensure compliance in collaboration with
the Creative Director with all relevant statutory and funding agencies
including financial institutions, Revenue Commissioners, Company
Registrations Office, Charities Regulator and Insurers.
* Manage reporting and final delivery of research outputs.
* Manage interim reporting deadlines and project management updates
on a monthly basis.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
* Demonstrated experience in program coordination within community,
creative, or musical settings.
* Understanding of the community that The Kabin works within and
some of the challenges the young people may face which in turn would
influence how the projects and workshops are run (Youth Work/Community
development principles)
* A passion for music, arts, youth and community empowerment.
* Exceptional organisational, planning, and management abilities.
* Networking skills/ability - representing us on various networks.
* Proven success in grant writing and fundraising for community or
arts programs.
* Proficiency in using technology and social media for promotion and
engagement.
* Excellent communication skills, coupled with a welcoming
demeanour, capable of working with a diverse range of individuals and
groups
* The successful applicant will be required to be Garda vetted and
trained in child protection before commencing the role on site.
WORKPLACE:
Initially the successful candidate will work alongside Garry McCarthy
and the admin/tutors at the Kabin Studio and Dr. Jessica McSweeney
(Musical Neighbourhoods) to understand the work, get used to the
space, and meet some of the young people and tutors that are involved.
Working remotely is also an option once a good working relationship is
established.
TIMELINE:
* All projects will take place between July *
- July *
PAYMENT POLICY
* Payment are made at the end of each month
* The contracted individual is responsible for managing their own
taxes.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a Resume/CV and a Cover
Letter/Email detailing their interest and suitability for the position
to * We encourage applications from individuals
of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
