Work Placement Maritime Co ordinator
- LocationWexford, Leinster, Ireland
- Work typeOn-site
- Posted3 November 2026
- SourceNeville Park Hotels's careers page (BambooHR)
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- Skills and toolsDriving licence, Microsoft Office
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Festival Coordinator (Student Placement)
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.
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