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Administrative & Publishing Assistant

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    THE UMBRELLA PROJECT CLG
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    Ref: #CES-2441767
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    THE UMBRELLA PROJECT, 78 O'Connell Street, Limerick, Co. Limerick, V94 8X68
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 06 May 2026
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    Closing On: 17 Jun 2026

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This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 

The Umbrella Project is seeking a motivated and creative Administrative & Publishing Assistant to support the LWC during a period of sick leave cover. The Umbrella Project supports arts organisations and individuals in Limerick City by providing support staff and facilities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands on experience in publishing, event support, and arts administration within a busy literary organisation.
Based in Limerick City, the successful candidate will assist in the delivery of LWC’s year round literary and community programmes. The role combines practical administrative duties with involvement in manuscript preparation, publication design, and support for public events such as book launches and readings. 
This role will also be required to answer the telephone, deal with queries, take messages, and carry out general office duties as required. This position provides valuable experience within Limerick’s arts and community networks and offers opportunities for accredited training.
The role includes supporting the publishing and editorial work of the Limerick Writers’ Centre. Responsibilities involve designing and laying out publications to professional standards, with Adobe InDesign experience considered an advantage (training will be provided). The successful candidate will prepare manuscripts for print, assist with production schedules, provide initial manuscript assessments and feedback on submissions, and proofread accepted manuscripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Event support is also a key part of the role. The assistant will attend LWC events, including book launches, readings, and community programmes, and may be required to act as MC, representing the organisation with confidence and professionalism.
Administrative duties include providing general support to LWC staff and volunteers, responding to queries from writers, community members, and partner organisations, assisting in the coordination and promotion of literary activities and public events, and supporting the development and delivery of community based literary initiatives
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and an eye for clean, accessible design, along with an interest in literature, publishing, and community arts. Good written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational and interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a small, dedicated team are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new software and publishing tools are required, as is the ability to adapt to the needs of a busy literary organisation. Excellent knowledge of English is also essential. For more information, please contact The Umbrella Project CLG Tel: 061317220 Email: umbrellaprojectvacancies@gmail.com
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