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The role
Comhordaitheoir Cumarsáide (Dé-theangach)
Is é Gailearaí Náisiúnta na hÉireann (an ‘Gailearaí’) príomh institiúid chultúrdha náisiúnta na hÉireann dírithe ar bhailiúchán agus ar chúram na mínealaíona. Le breis is 19,000 pictiúir, líníochtaí, uiscedhathanna, mionphictiúir, priontaí, píosaí dealbhóireachta agus na healaíona maisithe, i measc bailiúcháin an-mhór na hinstitúide tá mórshaothair d’fhormhór na bpearsan is cáiliúla i stair ealaíne iarthar na hEorpa. Chomh maith leis sin, tá an bailiúchán is ionadai den ealaín stairiúil Éireannach sa Ghailearaí. Maoinithe go príomha ag an Stát, tá breis is 180 d’fhoireann ag an nGailearaí agus rochtain saor is eolaisá ar an phobal 361 lá sa bhliain. Tá iliomad gradam agus creidiúnú bronnta ar an nGailearaí le déanaí. Ina measc tá creidiúnu faoi NSAI SWiFT 3000, a chuireann measúnacht neamhspleách ar fáil ar ár gcomhlíontacht leis an gCód Cleachtais do Rialú Eagrais Stáit agus Bonn Airgid an RIAI don Chaomhnú agus Athchóiriú.
Communications Coordinator (Fluent Irish)
The National Gallery of Ireland (‘the Gallery’) is Ireland’s major national cultural institution devoted to the collection and care of fine art. Comprising more than 19,000 paintings, drawings, watercolours, miniatures, prints, sculpture and decorative arts, the institution's extensive holdings include masterpieces by many of the most celebrated figures in the history of western European art. In addition, the Gallery houses the most representative collection of historic Irish art.
The Gallery wishes to recruit a Communications Coordinator (Dual Language) as part of the Communications, Marketing & Digital Engagement team (CMDE). The purpose of this role is to coordinate and deliver external and internal communications campaigns for the Gallery, its programming and its staff, with a focus on communication in the Irish and English.
Reporting to the Head of Communications, the successful candidate will:
Work with the CMDE team to devise and coordinate the Gallery’s communications plan, including but not limited to Irish language content for communications, marketing and digital engagement purposes
Coordinate the development of Irish language content for the CMDE team and Gallery by providing Irish translations, sourcing, reviewing and editing Irish translations prior to publishing
Research, develop and implement a plan for the Gallery’s Irish language website
Produce engaging and effective dual-language (Irish and English) copy for use in internal and external communications (e.g. press releases, pitches, press invites and materials, website content, social media content, corporate reports, intranet and advertising)
Ensure the Gallery complies with content and advertising requirements under Section 10(A) of the Official Languages Act 2021
Collaborate with other Gallery teams to develop a planned approach to translating and editing Gallery documents and reporting on our communications activities in the Irish language
Prepare and publish accessible content and documents
Work with relevant Gallery teams and website/platform owners (e.g., Publications & Images, Library & Archive, Education, HR, Retail and Ticket Sales) to enhance dual language use on the Gallery’s sub-domains
Publicise the Gallery’s programmes – including up to ten exhibitions per year – via media and digital platforms
Devise and execute tailored press releases and pitches aimed at a range of Irish language media outlets
Manage and maintain relationships with journalists and stakeholders including responding to media queries
Coordinate and supervise communications and marketing activities such as press previews, photo-calls, filming and the production of video content
Assume other duties appropriate to the post as assigned by line management
The successful candidate will have:
A third-level qualification
Gaeilge líofa (Fluent Irish, spoken and written)
Translation experience — Experience translating between Irish and English, ideally with relevant training or qualifications AND/OR
Irish‑language media experience — Background in journalism or social media content production through Irish, ideally with relevant training or qualifications.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbal with the ability to create effective, clear and interesting external and internal communications campaigns
Knowledge of the Official Languages Act 2021
Previous experience working in Communications or a similar field
Experience working in a dual language or Gaeilge role
A knowledge of the media landscape in Ireland
A knowledge of digital platforms, software and programmes such as Mailchimp, Drupal, X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Photoshop
An awareness of current trends and developments in communications, digital communications and within the cultural sector
Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Office) and previous experience working with web content management systems and developing web content for cultural organisations
An enthusiasm and interest for working at the Gallery and the cultural field and a willingness to contribute to a positive working environment
Grade and Salary:
The salary for this position will be in accordance with the Executive Officer (PPC) pay scale, as per the 1 June 2026 pay adjustments.
€38,803 €40,764 €41,871 €44,030 €45,965 €47,838 €49,703 €51,534 €53,419 €55,296 €57,289 €58,624 €60,527¹ €63,227²
The starting salary will be at the first point on the scale, €38,803 per annum, or on a higher point of the scale, as appropriate to the successful candidate, if appointed from an existing public sector role (in accordance with Circular 08/2019).
Candidates should note the National Gallery of Ireland complies with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regulations and guidelines on Public Service pay and conditions of employment.
Annual Leave:
The successful candidate will be entitled to 23 days of annual leave pro rata
Superannuation:
The successful candidate will be placed on the public sector pension scheme.
Benefits:
The Gallery provides staff the opportunity to participate in the tax saver and cycle to work schemes.
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The National Gallery of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
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