Marketing & Administrative Intern

(Part-time, Unpaid)

Location: Remote / Hybrid / In-person (depending on events)

Hours: Approx. 10 hours per week (flexible, occasional evenings)

Start Date: Flexible

About Island Photographers

Island Photographers is an artist-led, voluntary initiative dedicated to supporting and promoting contemporary photography in Ireland. Through talks, exhibitions, publications, and international collaborations, we aim to create opportunities for artists, encourage dialogue, and strengthen photography’s role within Irish visual culture.

Since 2023, we have hosted regular artist talks, published our first large-format publication Brionglóid, and collaborated with organisations such as the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA), Circulation(s) Festival in France, and partners internationally, including upcoming exhibitions in Miami.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for support to help expand our activities and community.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated, proactive Marketing & Administrative Intern to support the founders across a range of activities, including digital marketing, administration, community engagement, and fundraising.

This is a hands-on opportunity to gain insight into how an artist-led organisation operates while contributing to meaningful cultural projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day administration (emails, meeting notes, coordination)

• Support social media (content creation, scheduling, and performance tracking)

• Help maintain website and online platforms (e.g. Squarespace)

• Assist with events, talks, exhibitions, and book fairs

• Support newsletters, database management, and community engagement

• Contribute to promotion of projects and publications

• Assist with grant research and application preparation

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Interest in photography, arts, or cultural work

• Basic experience with social media and digital tools

• Proactive, reliable, and willing to learn

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Squarespace is a plus (not essential)

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in arts administration and digital marketing

• Mentorship from experienced practitioners

• Insight into exhibitions, publications, and international collaborations

• Opportunities to build your portfolio and professional network

• A chance to contribute to a growing photography community

Important Information

Island Photographers is a voluntary-run organisation, and this is an unpaid internship. We aim to provide meaningful experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth in exchange for your time and contribution.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your CV

• A short cover letter

• Any relevant examples of your work (optional but encouraged)

to mail@islandphotographers.com with a title Intern Position before 17:00 on May 5th. We will arrange meetings with suitable candidates by the end of May.