Cinema Young Audiences Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Dundee Contemporary Arts

Dundee

Salary: £27,904.68 (FTE)

Dundee Contemporary Arts is looking for a Cinema Young Audiences Coordinator

Dundee Contemporary Arts is looking for a Cinema Young Audiences Coordinator

DCA is looking for a Cinema Young Audiences Coordinator (Maternity Cover) to coordinate and deliver this year’s Discovery Film Festival and associated year-round initiatives, such as Discovery Family Film Club, Discovery Young Programmers, and the distribution of Discovery films.

The Cinema Young Audiences Coordinator (Maternity Cover) role forms part of DCA’s Cinema Team and will be responsible for engaging children, families and young audiences with DCA’s Cinema programme through screenings, festivals and education initiatives that support DCA’s mission, vision, aims and values.

The programme for this year’s Discovery Film Festival will be confirmed in April, so this will role be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the festival, as well as year-round initiatives such as Discovery Family Film Club, Discovery Young Programmers, and the distribution of Discovery films.

Close working with DCA’s Head of Cinema, Head of Learning and Communications Team, as well as collaborating with external support networks and partners, will be key to ensuring DCA Cinema’s young audience engagement remains a model of excellence regionally, nationally and internationally.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (Essential)

• Demonstrable ability to plan, organise and deliver projects of varying sizes and with competing deadlines
• Knowledge of the processes involved in delivering a programme of cinema exhibition
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team and a wider organisation
• A proven ability to prioritise, demonstrate commitment, and take a creative approach to problem solving
• Experience managing and monitoring budgets to meet financial targets
• Experience of working with and/ or developing young people’s skills

To apply:

Please send the following to dca.recruitment@dca.org.uk:

• Covering letter or video/voice file demonstrating how your skills and experience match the job description (max 800 words or three mins for a video/voice file).
• CV (written or video/voice file)
• Application form, found on the DCA website: https://www.dca.org.uk/work-at-dca/cinema-young-audiences-coordinator-maternity-cover/

Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 April 2026. The questions will be circulated in advance of the interview.

If you require this advert, job description or application form in an alternative format please email dca.recruitment@dca.org.ukor call 01382 213758.

DCA is committed to addressing the inequality that prevents equal access to opportunities in the arts and will be implementing a policy of positive action when selecting candidates. We encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in the arts and cultural sectors and who face barriers to access.

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The closing date for this position is 11/03/2026 at 23:59