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.