Music Generation Resource Worker (Re-advertisement)

Music Generation Resource Worker

PERSON SPECIFICATION & JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title: Music Generation Resource Worker

Capacity: 1 year post

Reporting to: Director of Further Education and Training (FET)/Adult Education Officer (AEO) /Music Generation Development Officer

The Position:

Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), on behalf of Music Generation Galway City, County and Roscommon, wishes to employ a Resource Worker to assist the Music Generation Development Officer(s) with the organisation, promotion and day-to-day running and delivery of Music Generation performance music education programmes in Galway and Roscommon.

Music Generation is a performance music education programme in Galway City, County and Roscommon providing access to a range of vocal and instrumental music opportunities for children and young people in their local area. Initiated by Music Network, Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships (LMEPs). Locally, Music Generation in Galway City, County and Roscommon is supported by a range of local partners including City and County Councils, Local Development Programmes, Foroige, Youth Work Ireland, TUSLA.

Initial Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties shall include, but are not limited to:

PERFORMANCE MUSIC EDUCATION

•Ensuring the delivery of music education programmes during term time and at other times as directed by the MDO (in person and/or online, as required)

•Project and Programme planning, development, and design, incorporating different performance music education styles, including online programme design and delivery as required

•Overseeing the delivery of music events including people and budgetary responsibility.

•Assisting with the preparation and set up of group music classes, holiday camps, ensemble sessions (etc.) as necessary

•Attendance at and engagement with Continuing Professional Development and training.

ADMINISTRATION

The Resource worker will also undertake a key role in the organisation and administration of the Music Generation programmes including:

•Timetabling and collating musician educators

•Monitoring and updating with partners and schools

•Providing event and project management support as required

•Supporting provider, partner, school principal network meetings, where required

•Instrument Bank development and management including maintaining instrument and resource inventory

•Communicating effectively with musician educators, partner schools and youth organisations

•Contributing to the effective running of the Music Generation Office

•Financial administration and recording; overseeing invoicing, income and expenditure

COMMUNICATIONS

•Assisting with the preparation and distribution of press/communications and publicity material relevant to the work of Music Generation

•Assisting with photography/recording of rehearsals/concerts for archives and promotional use

•Promoting Music Generation through social media, updating the Music Generation website where relevant and circulating electronic newsletters

•Dealing with day-to-day enquiries from the general public, acting as a point of contact with the public and users of the service, processing enquiries and other requests for information.

OTHER DUTIES

Undertake other duties at the direction of the Music Development Officer(s) or the GRETB AEO to support the development of consistent approaches to areas such as Health and Safety, social media, community events management, PD for Musician Educators across Music Generation in GRETB. Duties and responsibilities may evolve or change from time to time in accordance with the needs of the organisation.

Person Specification

We are seeking candidates who:

•Demonstrate a knowledge of passion for performance music education and a commitment to their own continuing professional development;

•Show an understanding of the Music Generation local and national programme and are prepared to work positively to promote its goals;

•Work effectively as an individual and as part of a team;

•Very strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to adeptly manage tasks with a can-do attitude;

•Have a proven track record of working on multiple events/projects while possessing the ability to prioritise workload;

•Successful applicant will have a full driving licence and access to a car and be willing to work flexibly outside of normal working hours as required.

Desirable criteria

•An appropriate third level qualification in music and/or music education and/or equivalent quantifiable experience;

•A qualification in administration;

•Experience in the planning and delivery of events;

•Experience of working with young people in an out of school context such as the Community and Youth Work Sector;

• Inniúlacht le dualgais an phoist a chomhlíonadh go héifeachtach trí mheán na Gaeilge/ Capacity to discharge the duties of the post through the medium of Irish.

Competencies

•Drive, Commitment, and Delivery of Results

•Developing Initiatives and Programmes

•Coordinating Events

•Self-Awareness and Self-Management

Conditions of Service

 Term of Appointment

This post is a fixed term 1 year position and a panel may be formed for further positions that may arise in a temporary or permanent capacity.

Garda Vetting

Garda Vetting will be sought in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau Act, 2014 and there being no disclosure of convictions which GRETB considers would render the candidate unsuitable to work with children/vulnerable adults. This process will commence prior to appointment.

Location

The role of Music Generation GRETB Resource Worker will be primarily based in Galway City for the resource and developmental work. Locations for performance music education work may vary depending on programmes.

Salary

Salary Resource Scale (pro-rata per annum) for new entrants €34,057 - €62,797 or for pre 1/1/11 entrants - €36,985 - €62,797. As per DES guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale, however incremental credit may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a serving Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting salary is not subject to negotiation.

Hours of work

A 35-hour week is in operation. Attendance will be required during normal ETB office hours and at such other times as are necessary for the delivery of the duties of the post. Attendance outside of normal office hours will be by prior agreement with the Music Development Officer as will the offsetting of such attendance against normal office hour’s attendance. Hours may be adjusted from time to time under relevant Public Sector Agreements.

Annual Leave

The annual leave entitlement for this post is 35 days calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Recruitment

Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of GRETB. A shortlisting process may operate depending on the volume of applications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview before a panel.

How to Apply:

Completed application form must be submitted via online portal no later than 12 noon, Friday 12th January, 2024.