Theatre Attendant

THE COMPETITION Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Clare County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Theatre Attendant from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive.

JOB DESCRIPTION Cultúrlann Sweeney, Kilkee comprises a 108 seat theatre, an art gallery and a library which includes a meeting a meeting room and IT suite. The original Sweeney Memorial Library went under extensive renovation and re-opened in 2012 as Cultúrlann Sweeney, a dedicated cultural space for West Clare. Clare Arts Office programmes and manages the theatre and gallery. There is a varied programme of activities during the year and particularly over the summer months, providing entertainment to the thousands of visitors who come to West Clare annually. Throughout the year monthly exhibitions take place as well as a monthly Film Club, weekly Youth Theatre workshops and an array of public and private events such as theatre shows, concerts, lectures, talks, film screenings etc. During the summer months the theatre normally runs events four days / nights per week. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be available to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.

The Theatre Attendant will be part of the Clare Arts Office team and will report to the Arts Officer, or their nominee. The Arts Office sits within the Rural Development Directorate of Clare County Council. The role of Theatre Attendant will be a key role in liaising with theatre users including visiting artists, performers and community groups. Ideally the theatre attendant will have a good working knowledge of theatre sound and lighting systems. They will be required to manage all Health and Safety within the theatre to include Health and Safety inductions for performers, contractors, artists and all visitors to the theatre and gallery and to follow all Health and Safety guidance from Clare County Council. They will be required to make public announcements advising patrons of health and safety in the building e.g. fire exits. They will be responsible for the fire register, organising fire drills and any other Health and Safety responsibilities required by Clare County Council.

The Theatre Attendant will be responsible for the maintenance of all equipment in the building and to oversee the proper use of same. They will be required to set up and take down tables and chair for events and to help with installing sets and technical equipment on stage to include, but not limited to, projectors, screens etc. They will be responsible for all caretaking, internally and externally, ensuring the theatre is pristine in its presentation to the public. The Theatre Attendant will also be required to assist artists installing their exhibitions, ensuring they adhere to all health and safety requirements and may be required to oversee gallery openings. From time to time The Theatre Attendant may be required to assist the Box Office Attendant in selling tickets, showing patrons to their seats, serving refreshments etc.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE FOR THE ROLE The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following: • Experience of and /or a genuine interest in working in the Arts • Technical knowledge of light and sound systems or a willingness to learn same • Willingness to set up exhibitions, tables and chairs for events, technical equipment on stage etc. • Customer Service • Comfortable using computer software for music, sound effects, film downloads etc. • Communication skills, both oral and written • Working Effectively as part of a team and willingness to take direction • General maintenance, caretaking and cleaning duties in the building as required. DUTIES The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require.

The duties will include but will not be limited to the following: • H & S Induction for all performers and visitors • Maintenance and cleaning of venue • Sound and Light Technical Support for Performers (both in rehearsals and for the actual events) • Maintenance of technical equipment • Assisting with front of house duties – showing patrons to seats, assisting with refreshments at the interval etc. • General Caretaking and Maintenance Duties • Assist artists installing exhibitions • Setting up for workshops, events and shows – including moving of tables and chairs ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • have a standard of education sufficient to enable them to perform their duties, and must be capable of making satisfactory reports including (written reports) on matters pertaining to the duties of the position;

*Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. 4. Age Each candidate must be under 70 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 70 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 5. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale.

The current salary scale applicable to the post is €17.93 - €18.54 per hour (October 2023)

Annual Leave: Clare County Council’s holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). The annual leave applicable to this post will be 8% of the hours worked in any one year.

Working Hours: Due to the nature of the work involved, candidates must be available to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required. The Council reserves the right to alter the number of hours worked each day/each week and/or the times at or the days on which the hours are to be worked. The post-holder will be given as much notice as is reasonably practicable of any change in the schedule of hours worked. In general the post holder will be required to work Wednesday evening, Thursday evening (during the summer months) and Saturday mornings. Work on evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays may be required depending on the events schedule.

The Council reserves the right to alter the number of hours worked each day/each week and/or the times at or the days on which the hours are to be worked. The post-holder will be given as much notice as is reasonably practicable of any change in the schedule of hours worked. The post-holder may be required to work overtime depending on work requirements and be available to respond to call-outs outside of normal working hours at the request of the Line Manager or persons appointed to positions of authority. Where possible the post-holder will be notified in advance.