Image by Brian Cregan, International Centre for the Image, 2026.
Vacancy: Front of House & Retail Staff for PhotoIreland’s International Centre for the Image
PhotoIreland is opening a new position for a full-time Front-of-House and Retail Staff to join our team at the International Centre for the Image. This is a full-time position, which includes some evening and weekend work.
As part of the Front of House & Retail team, you will play an integral part in creating a memorable and welcoming experience for visitors and artists, daily upkeep of the FOH and reception area, providing a welcoming environment and courteous point of contact for all visitors, as well as assisting with the cultural programme, and liaison with Irish and international artists and professionals.
PhotoIreland is a growing arts organisation with exciting changes and opportunities coming up. We favour growing our team into these career opportunities, based on the candidate’s demonstrated committed, reliable, and professional performance and interest.
Location
The position is based at PhotoIreland’s new venue, the International Centre for the Image in North Docklands, Dublin. All team members are at times required to assist at other locations, such as our art bookshop The Library Project in Temple Bar, or at off-site events.
Basic Details
- Full-time position of 5 days a week, including weekend and some evening work
- The deadline for applications is 6pm 23rd August 2026
- Interviews will be held the week of the 24th August. The position will start week of 31st August
- The pay is €15/hour.
- The position includes a probation period of 3 months.
Main Duties
- Providing hospitality and welcoming visitors and artists, delivering consistent and high-quality customer and visitor service
- Dealing with the public, suppliers, artists, attending to queries in an efficient and courteous manner
- Ensuring a smooth day-to-day running of all operations
- Being aware of the events calendar and assisting with the organisation and preparations of the cultural programme
- Maintaining the front of house and public areas, including tidiness, security, safety of materials, and provision of adequate and updated information
- Providing refreshments and hospitality services during events and launches that will take place during the day and evening, including basic cleaning duties
- Undertaking administrative duties, including bookings, ticketing, data collection, email and phone duties, basic website upkeep.
- Processing retail operations online and offline related to the bookshop and artwork sales, assisting with the bookshop through merchandising, stocking, and other retail activities as directed by management.
- Actively assisting with bookshop and event sales and responding with ideas to strengthen income generation
- Assisting with communications and social media, and local distribution of flyers
- Occasional off-site work at The Library Project may be required
Essential Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in front of house, hospitality, and / or retail
- Previous cash-handling experience
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative and problem solving skills
- Motivated, organised, reliable, with a proactive and positive attitude
- Excellent timekeeping and ability to multitask
- Knowledge and appreciation of contemporary arts and culture will be valued
Candidates without the listed essential skills and experience will not be considered. All of the above should be clearly identified in your application.
How to Apply
- To apply, email your CV and a Letter of Motivation to [email protected]
- References are required and should be provided with your application in the form of letters or contact information of most recent employment.
The deadline for applications is 6pm 23rd August 2026, with interviews to be held the week of the 24th August. The position will start the week of 31st August.
Additional Information for Applicants
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