Work Placement Maritime Co ordinator

Wexford Maritime Festival

Location: Wexford Town

Duration: January to June Bank Holiday

Reporting To: Festival Committee

About the Role

The Wexford Maritime Festival celebrates Wexford's rich maritime heritage through a programme of family activities, cultural events, maritime displays, and community engagement. The festival works with local businesses, community organisations, tourism bodies, and sponsors to deliver a vibrant annual event.

This placement offers an excellent opportunity for a student studying Business, Marketing, Event Management, Tourism, Communications, or a related discipline to gain practical experience in event planning, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and funding administration.

Key Responsibilities

Funding & Administration

• Research funding and grant opportunities.
• Assist with the preparation of funding applications and supporting documentation.
• Maintain records and databases.
• Prepare meeting agendas and take meeting minutes.
• Support budget tracking and administration.

Event Coordination

• Assist with planning and organising festival activities.
• Coordinate schedules, timelines, and action plans.
• Liaise with event participants and community groups.
• Support volunteer coordination.

Vendor & Stakeholder Liaison

• Communicate with suppliers, vendors, and contractors.
• Obtain quotations and maintain supplier records.
• Assist with sponsorship and stakeholder communications.
• Support relationship management with local businesses and partner organisations.

Marketing & Communications

• Assist with social media content and website updates.
• Support the promotion of festival activities.
• Help prepare marketing materials and event communications.
• Respond to enquiries from the public and stakeholders.

Festival Delivery

• Assist with festival setup and event operations.
• Support the coordination of activities during the festival.
• Gather visitor and stakeholder feedback.
• Assist with post-event reporting and evaluation.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• Currently undertaking a third-level qualification in Business, Event Management, Tourism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Interest in events, tourism, culture, or community development.
• Experience using social media platforms.
• Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Full driving licence.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in planning and delivering a major community festival.
• Exposure to grant applications and funding processes.
• Experience working with sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Event management, marketing, and project coordination skills.
• Valuable experience to support a future career in business, tourism, marketing, or event management.

Ideal for Students Studying:

• Business Studies
• Event Management
• Tourism Management
• Marketing
• Communications
• Hospitality Management

This placement offers the opportunity to make a real contribution to one of Wexford's most exciting community events while developing practical skills that will enhance future career opportunities.