Admin and Events Manager

Reports to: Executive Director, Chair and Board of SDGI Location: Dublin (Temple Bar office & hybrid) Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (one day aligned with the Executive Director in Temple Bar; other two days ideally in office or home) Salary: €45,000 per annum pro rata (approx. €27,000 for 3 days/week) Why Join Us? This is a part-time, manager-level role at the centre of Irelands film & TV community. Youll be trusted with responsibility, working directly with the Executive Director, Chair and Board to keep operations running, shape creative events, and deliver resources that matter to Irelands directors. With flexibility to choose your three working days, including a designated desk in Temple Bar each week, youll enjoy both structure and balance while making a tangible impact on the future of Irish film & TV. Role Overview The Part-Time Admin & Events Manager ensures SDGIs administration, membership, and events run to a professional standard. This is an admin-heavy but rewarding role, perfect for someone who thrives on obsessive attention to detail, enjoys Excel, enjoys sending Mailchimp newsletters, updating WordPress website, social media and supporting funding applications and sponsorship, all while helping deliver memorable events and festivals for Irelands film & TV directors. Key Responsibilities Administration & Accounts Manage monthly accounts, statements, and annual cashflow. Process payments, funding drawdowns, and prepare audits. Draft and coordinate funding applications; maintain a funding and sponsorship calendar. Keep accurate reports for funders, sponsors, and the board. Membership & Communications Oversee membership renewals, recruitment, and database management. Develop and launch resources (guides, residencies, agents, copyright guides, festival deadlines, affinity deals, etc.). Conduct member surveys and present insights. Manage digital communications: newsletters (Mailchimp), website updates (WordPress), and social media scheduling. Events, Festivals & Publicity Deliver monthly events and collaborate with festivals annually, including screenings, workshops, residencies, the AGM, and the SDGI Awards. Handle logistics: scheduling, suppliers, venues, catering, budgets, and sponsorship support. Design events that are creative, professional, and impactful. Draft press releases and liaise with media outlets. Office, Board & Team Coordination Manage office operations: IT, insurance, supplies, workflow systems. Maintain a professional and welcoming office environment. Arrange board meetings: scheduling, preparing papers, circulating agendas, and taking minutes. Support the Chair and Board of SDGI with governance and compliance as needed. Coordinate interns, volunteers, and staff support. Organise occasional team-building and development opportunities. What Were Looking For Obsessive attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Proficiency with Excel, Mailchimp, WordPress, and social media tools. Experience in event and festival coordination and design. Ability to manage funding applications, sponsorships, and reporting. A confident communicator written, digital, and in-person. Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Flexible, with availability for at least one evening event per month. What Youll Gain A designated desk in Temple Bar at least one day a week, working alongside the Executive Director. Flexibility to work your other two days either at your office desk or from home. The reward of supporting Irelands film & TV directors and helping shape the industry. A role that blends administration with creativity, sponsorship, and people focused impact. A stable salary aligned with the responsibility: €45,000 FTE (approx. €27,000 for 3 days/week). Additional Information Equal Opportunities: SDGI is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply Timeline: Applications close on Friday, 28 November 2025 at 5pm. First interviews will be held in December 2025, with an ideal start date in January 2026, flexible for the right candidate International Applicants: We welcome international candidates and may provide visa sponsorship where legally permissible How to Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to