Work with Limerick Printmakers: Studio Technician
21 hours per week over 3 days/ 16.50 Euros per hour

Overview of Limerick Printmakers

Limerick Printmakers (LP) is an evolving member-focused printmaking studio and cultural organisation
that has become an integral part of the cultural landscape in the mid-west of Ireland.
Currently celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024, LP is engaged with the second year of a five-year strategic plan,
having secured a permanent location in Limerick city’s historic Johns Square and commenced ambitious renovations in 2021.

As a printmaking studio and collaborative creative space, LP supports both individual artists and the wider creative community
through the provision of a range of high quality printmaking facilities in a supportive and co-operative environment.

Alongside this core role, LP has consistently delivered high quality education programs for all ages and abilities,
hundreds of exhibitions, annual bursary awards, time-limited printmaking events, national and international collaborations,
and dozens of diverse print-centred projects and workshops via its community engagement program.

Vision
Limerick Printmakers: An epicentre for printmaking, community and creative experiences.

Mission

Limerick Printmakers is a community of creative practitioners that influence, support and promote printmaking
and tangible creative experiences.

 We do this by providing high calibre facilities and maker spaces, and through exhibition,
residency, education and community engagement programmes.

Values
Openness
Shared experience
Curiosity
Commitment
Professionalism

 

Overview of Position

The role of Studio Technician in Limerick Printmakers/ LP is to efficiently manage and maintain the studio’s facilities
across a range of print and photographic processes, while providing technical support and expertise
to LP’ 70+ studio members as they work throughout the studio, and preparing the studio itself
and all relevant materials for LP’ adult education program and community engagement workshops and events.
LP stages 2 – 3 exhibitions per calendar year, with responsibility for installation and removal shared
between LP’ Studio Technician and LP’ exhibition partners.

Organisational Structure

The LP team is led and managed by its Director of Operations and Artistic Programming,
who in turn reports to the board of directors.
The LP team is made up of the following roles –

  • Director of Operations and Artistic Programming
  • Studio Technician
  • Programming and Marketing Assistant
  • General Cleaning, Maintenance, and Program Support Assistant
  • LP provides one internship opportunity per year, for a set duration & with clearly defined responsibilities
    that focus on studio and programming support.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

  • To provide studio inductions to all new studio members before they are signed off to work in LP.
  • Supervise and maintain all printmaking facilities, equipment, members & visiting artists use of same
  • Provide technical support & advice to LP studio members; & ensure members are adhering to all studio protocols at all times.
  • Inventory, order, and track supplies for the studio, and for all upcoming courses and workshops
  • Work closely with Director to flag, research, and manage studio improvements, major purchases and investments, repairs, servicing etc.
  • Work closely with Director to engage in online training & research related to sustainability & climate measures
    related to the studio in order to develop & apply an essential new studio policy in a practical, manageable manner.
  • Review & update key studio policies annually – health and safety protocols, best practice, rules and regulations etc.
  • To assist in producing small editions of prints, promotional items etc. for LP to support generation of revenue.
  • Organise, track, & store artwork received by LP from studio members related to LP print portfolios, commissions, & exhibitions.
  • Installing group exhibitions of studio members work 2 – 3 times per year, & updating displays
    of framed work & portfolios of unframed work within LP & at off-site locations on a quarterly basis.
  • Deliver workshops organised by LP aimed at studio members, private groups and communities at mutually suitable pre-agreed times.
    This aspect of the role would fall outside of the main Studio Technician role and is offered at rates
    of 20 to 40 Euros per contact hour based on experience & type of workshop.

Qualifications, Experience, Abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree in Printmaking or equivalent demonstrable level of experience required

EXPERIENCE

  • Demonstrable knowledge & understanding of printmaking processes
  • Strong technical ability relating to a minimum of two printmaking and/or photographic practices
  • Experience in operating and maintaining equipment and tools, both print and general

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ APTITUDES

  • Strong organisational skills that contribute to ensuring the varied elements of the role are consistently managed.
  • Strong communication skills as the role involves engaging with a diverse range of people and key stakeholders,
    from studio members to local communities, to team-mates and visiting artists.
  • Ability to apply existing knowledge while being open to continuous learning.
  • Willingness & ability to problem-solve & be solutions orientated.

Compensation & Benefits

  • The role is part-time – 21 Hours worked across 3 days per week at a rate of 16.50 Euros per hour
  • Complementary studio membership is provided throughout the duration of employment
  • Training will be provided related to all areas of the studio, particularly in processes in which the candidate may have less experience
  • Additional training in other competencies will also be provided e.g. First Aid
  • There will be a 12 week probationary period for this position
  • Limerick Printmakers is an equal opportunities employer, with an evolving Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion policy in place

Application Deadline

Please forward a short cover email (max. 2 – 3 paragraphs) to LP director Jess Tobin, highlighting your relevant experience
& abilities along with an up to date C.V. to limerickprintmakers@gmail.com with ‘Studio Technician Application – Your Name’
in the subject line e.g. ‘Studio Technician Application – Anne O’ Brien’.

In the cover letter provided, please clearly list the 2 or more forms of printmaking &/or photography
in which you can demonstrate strong technical ability, along with any other printmaking &/or photography processes
in which you have the most additional experience.

Applications must be received by 11.30am on Friday 11th October 2024.
Late applications cannot be considered.

All applicants will be informed of the status of their application by close of business on Friday 11th October 2024.

Please note that interviews will take place in Limerick Printmakers, Bridgeland House,
3 Johns Square, Limerick, V94 FE06 on Monday 21st October 2024.

 

 

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