Cork International Choral Festival currently has an internship available suited to students/graduates seeking work experience in the arts.

Join our small events team in the three busiest months leading up to the festival and gain valuable experience in a wide range of areas including arts administration, event management and marketing.  We’re looking for a committed and enthusiastic team player who is flexible, a keen learner and able to manage several responsibilities simultaneously.

The ideal candidate will have:

·         General office skills including strong organisational skills and a high attention for detail

·         Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop an advantage)

·         Good communication skills and fluency in English

·         Willingness to undertake work on mail shots, filing, marketing, programme coordination

·         Ability to work to own initiative as well as take direction on team tasks

·         Good time management and ability to multitask

·         A positive and active team spirit

·         A background in administration / event management / music is an advantage

This year’s Festival takes place from 2nd – 6th May. This is an unpaid internship which will run from the middle of February until the middle May 2012, on a flexible basis. 

Please email your CV with a brief cover letter to:

Joya Kuin, Festival Manager: joya@corkchoral.ie

Deadline for applications: 24th February 2012

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