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Part-Time Jobs

Programme Assistant - UCD North American High School Summer Programme 

Position Description 

The Programme Assistant will assist the Programme Manager with tasks associated with the set up and delivery of the UCD Summer High School Programme, which is designed as a pre-university program for students from the United States. Programme Assistants work as team members with other staff to plan, advertise and execute activities, create community norms and behavioural expectations, and respond in the event of emergency. During the programme, the Programme Assistant will serve as a live-in residential assistant and a point of contact for the US students throughout the programme, while in Dublin and on UCD campus. The UCD North American Global Centre is seeking 6-7 qualified candidates to assist with supervision of approximately 30-35 students. 

Principle Duties

  • Assist the Programme Manager with preparation, coordination and delivery of the programme activities Help prepare for academic and non-academic activity 

  • Assist with airport transfers, move-in, orientation 

  • Supervise students overnight and during off-campus excursions 

  • Promote student participation and positive attitudes in all activities 

  • Ensure students keep to strict timekeeping and general rules of the programme 

  • Assist with queries from students and parents 

  • Build relationships with prospective students and share your experience as a current UCD student 

Job Requirements: 

  • Candidates must be current students in undergraduate or postgraduate programs at UCD 

  • Attend pre-sessional training 6-7 July (on-campus accommodation will be available during training time) Live in university housing for the duration of the programme (8 July to 23 July 2026) 

  • Availability during the entire period, including PA orientation, from 6 July to 23 July 2026 

  • Ability to use good judgement 

  • Effective communication skills, both written and oral 

  • Willingness to accept and follow through with responsibility 

  • The ability to create and maintain professional relationships with students and other staff 

Preferred Experience: 

  • Prior experience working with secondary school aged students is preferred 

  • Prior experience working in a team 

  • First aid training is also preferred but not required. 

  • Previous Garda vetting is preferred but not required, although successful candidates will be required to complete the vetting process through UCD in May, and produce successful results by July, ahead of the programme start date. 

Compensation

  • On-campus room & full board during 6 July to 23 July plus €14.47 per hour worked (approximately 80 hours total) 

How to Apply: 

Submit a CV and brief Cover Letter to northamerica@ucd.ie no later than 24 April 2026. Your cover letter should specifically address why you would like this position and why you are an excellent ambassador of UCD to prospective students. If requested, interviews typically take place over Zoom the last week of April / first week of May. 

Additional Opportunity: 

The UCD College of Science is hosting a UCD Science School of Discovery Programme from June 28-July 5 and is searching for Programme Assistants. If interested in applying to this work experience as well, you may email Emma.Shannon@ucd.ie with a CV and cover letter. 


Looking for an experienced, confident & reliable child minder for two little boys (aged 3 & 5)

  • 3 - 4 afternoons per week | Flexible 

  • Near UCD (Windy Arbour) 

Looking for a kind, capable childminder for my two boys. 6 week temporary role (starting w/c 13th April), with potential to become longer term. Would suit someone responsible with significant childcare experience. 

Duties include: 

School/playgroup pick up, playtime, reading, walks, simple meals and tidying up after the children. My eldest son is deaf with cochlear implants, so excellent spoken English is essential. 

Must have: 

First aid and strong references.

Contact for details: avrilcopel@gmail.com


Staff Wanted

Job Description

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years in the hospitality industry

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

  • Join an ambitious team dedicated to excellence in service and hospitality.

  • Respond to emails and a great phone manner.

  • Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement training programs for staff, focusing on enhancing skills and delivering exceptional service.

  • Uphold the establishments commitment to quality food and wine, ensuring offerings are consistent and reflect the establishment's standards.

  • Embrace the open kitchen concept, fostering a friendly and collaborative atmosphere between front and back-of-house teams.

Qualifications:

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to make guests feel welcome and at ease.

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

  • Commitment to maintaining a positive work-life balance for yourself and the team.

  • Passion for delivering exceptional hospitality and creating memorable dining experiences.

  • Willingness to invest in personal and career growth, including participation in WSET courses.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary depending on experience.

  • Great and consistent tips.

  • Opportunities for career advancement and growth.

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program

  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips + Bonus

Work Location:

  • In person

Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Food allowance

  • Free or subsidised travel

  • On-site parking

  • Sick pay

Work authorisation:

  • Ireland (required)

To apply, please email: jobsatscottsdublin@gmail.com


Bar Staff Wanted

Job Description

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years in the hospitality industry

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

  • Join an ambitious team dedicated to excellence in service and hospitality.

  • Respond to emails and a great phone manner.

  • Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement training programs for staff, focusing on enhancing skills and delivering exceptional service.

  • Uphold the establishments commitment to quality food and wine, ensuring offerings are consistent and reflect the establishment's standards.

  • Embrace the open kitchen concept, fostering a friendly and collaborative atmosphere between front and back-of-house teams.

Qualifications:

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to make guests feel welcome and at ease.

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

  • Commitment to maintaining a positive work-life balance for yourself and the team.

  • Passion for delivering exceptional hospitality and creating memorable dining experiences.

  • Willingness to invest in personal and career growth, including participation in WSET courses.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary depending on experience.

  • Great and consistent tips.

  • Opportunities for career advancement and growth.

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program

  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips + Bonus

Work Location:

  • In person

Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Food allowance

  • Free or subsidised travel

  • On-site parking

  • Sick pay

Work authorisation:

  • Ireland (required)

To apply, please email your CV to jobsatodk@gmail.com


Wanted: Experienced Librarian or Collection Specialist

I am seeking an individual with experience in librarianship, archiving or related organisational fields to manage a significant collection of books, currently in my old family home.

The role will involve:

  • Systematically sorting and assessing several hundred books

  • Identifying themes, topics, and areas of relevance within the collection

  • Organising and consolidating materials into logical and coherent groupings, before the books’ temporary removal during building works

  • Advising the new owner on selection and retention

This opportunity would suit someone with strong cataloguing skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine appreciation and passion for books.

Location: Drogheda area

Remuneration: To be agreed

When: Work to be completed by late May

Contact: fmachale@gmail.com


Mid-Week Babysitting Job

Blackrock area - Newtownpark Avenue

€15 an hour 

We are looking for a baby sitter 2-3 afternoons a week for just two hours each afternoon.

Ideally Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from  2:20 to 4:30 but if only two days worked for you we would be  flexible with that.

We have a 9 year old boy and 11 year old girl. We just need them supervised and maybe help the 9 year old with home work if needed.

Ideally the applicant would have a car and be able to pick our son up from Willow Park school at 2:15 but again we are flexible on this and if applicant didn’t have a car they would just need to be at our house by 2:30.

Please email: annacatherinedoyle@gmail.com


Seeking two medical students to work in Summer Camp.

Dates: Monday, 29 th of June – Friday, 14 th August

Times: 9am – 3pm (Monday- Friday)

Wages: €14.15 per hour

Role: Camp Leader

Age Groups: Ages (5) & (6 &7) & (8-12)

Venue: Goatstown Educate Together Secondary Scholl, Goatstown Road, Roebuck, Dublin 14. D14 X0AP

Contact: If interested, please email a cover letter and a copy of C.V to anne@columbusclub.ie


Part-Time Jobs Available

Costcutter Windy Arbour Dundrum are hiring!

Please email your CV to dundrum.costcutters@gmail.com


Columbus Club is recruiting engineering students to teach in the STEAM Camp for Summer 2026.

Role and Responsibilities: Tutor for children aged (5 – 12) years old.

  • Coding

  • Junior Engineering projects

  • Science

  • Maths

Dates: Monday, 29 th June to Friday, 14 th of August 2026.

Wages: €14.15 per hour.

Please apply by emailing anne@columbusclub.ie


Afternoon School Pickup Job

Looking for a rewarding part-time role that fits around university life? We’re seeking a responsible, caring student to collect our child from school and walk them home three afternoons a week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday).

  • Pick-up is at 3.15 and 2.15, finishing at 5pm.

  • We live just a 10-minute walk from school and are right on the E2 bus route.

  • The job involves chatting on the walk home, helping with homework, or heading to the playground.

  • This role runs during term time until June, with more afternoon hours available from September.

Contact: Andersoa@tcd.ie to apply.


Marketing and Admin assistant required for a writer and new writer’s business

Location: Remote

Job type: Flexible / casual, may lead to part / full time

About: The role will involve assisting a writer with admin and a new manuscript assessment business. It may lead to further opportunity in assisting with a new Creative Writers’ Retreats venture in conjunction with an international publisher.

The role: The role will be remote / flexible initially and will involve admin and marketing tasks such as:

  • forming new promotional content

  • reaching out to and gaining potential new clients

  • building up a new community / subscription list

  • effective, relevant and timely promotion

  • possibly developing and managing a new website

Essential requirements:

  • Fluent English, fluency in another language(s) a bonus

  • Qualifications and experience in one or more of the following areas - Business /

Marketing / Media

  • Experience and proven track record in reaching out to and gaining new clients in a niche area

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to work flexibility, remotely and independently while providing regular updates and correspondence

  • Friendly, professional, adaptable

  • Willing to start with flexible tasks initially with a view to further opportunity

  • Ability to help the venture grow

Rate of pay: 25 euros per task with a view to this being increased DOE and ability to achieve results, may lead to further opportunities for the right candidate.

How to apply: Send a cover letter and CV to Joanne at joanne.mcfall705@gmail.com