Irish Theatre Institute (ITI) wishes to appoint a Playography Researcher on a one-year fixed-term contract (two days per week) working on its flagship project, PLAYOGRAPHYIreland. As a Researcher you will responsible for data entry, ePlay management and research pertaining to the mapping of the Irish theatre repertoire. 

ITI is a resource organisation for the professional theatre sector that nurtures, promotes and drives the ambition of Irish theatre makers and Irish theatre, from its grassroots beginnings to its presentation on the world stage. We seek to maximise creative opportunities and resources for performing artists and producers across theatre in an all Ireland and international context. PLAYOGRAPHYIreland comprises two comprehensive online searchable databases: Irish Playography (all new professionally produced Irish plays written in English since the formation of the Abbey, Ireland’s National Theatre, in 1904) and Playography na Gaeilge (all new plays written and produced in the Irish language since 1901), both housed on www.irishplayography.com. ITI is funded by the Arts Council with project support from Culture Ireland, Dublin City Council and Foras na Gaeilge.

Please apply with your CV listing two references (preferably with email addresses) and a cover letter outlining how your skills, interests and experience meet the requirements of this post. Please email these documents to Eláine Donnelly, General Manager edonnelly@irishtheatreinstitute.ie. The deadline for applications is Friday 22nd November at 5pm and interviews will be held the w/c 9th December 2019.  

For details of the Researcher’s Role and Skills/Competencies please see the document below.