What does a Co-Organiser Do?
We are looking for young readers and writers, who want to create events, spaces and opportunities for young people through a
love of literature.
At the very centre of what The Lit's mission has been since we kicked things off in 2017
has been our young co-organisers. We look for individuals from the ages of 14-19, from all walks of life, who are looking to take part in something fun and positive in their community.
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Our co-organisers select the artists they want to come to the festival, create the social media content, run panel discussions, help design events, work with our media partners, take part in national ad campaigns and more, all the while receiving support from our parent organisation Waterford Youth Arts and their dedicated Festival Coordinator – the adult behind the scenes who makes sure that your creative vision is seen to.
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We organise workshops, bi-weekly meetings, training sessions and more all so that you are fully equipped to run an exceptional festival for 2026.
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This is your space to learn new skills, create events that you'd want to go to, join a network of creatives internationally striving to create community through creativity, and to make friends for life.
why join The Lit?
Get hands-on experience in arts management,
co-coordinating Ireland's only youth-led literature festival
Be part of an exclusive, passionate crew of young creatives & make friends for life
work with some of your creative heroes,
organise events
YOU'd want to go to
Get recognised for your hard work
Things we're
looking for
Literature Lovers
Whether you're a bona fide bookworm, film fanatic, theatre-nut, music guru or anything else, we want to hear from people who want to help shape Ireland's creative future by creating an exciting programme of events for young people.
Creative Changemakers
Writers, organisers, or someone who wants to be one of these things, we want world-builders to come and unleash their imaginations in Waterford City.
Someone Looking for their Tribe
We're looking for an individual who wants to find their people through creativity and learning.
Bookclub * Open Mics * Performances * Readings * Q&A * Industry Talks * Outings * Merch * Media Training* Event Management* New Experiences*Friendship*Meet Your Heroes*
What does
comm-Lit-ment look like?
Co-Organiser Meetings
Biweekly Meetings starting in May 2026, running until the Festival Weekend
A key component of our structure is having meetings every two weeks where we plan events, learn new techniques on inclusive arts organising, and play. Sometimes, we have snacks!
The Lit Summer School
Six Saturdays July to August*
This is a new part of our programme where we give our co-organisers exclusive access to industry professionals who help you develop programming and creative instincts ahead of the festival weekend.
*further details TBC – funding dependent
The Lit Festival
9th-11th October 2026
This is where it all comes together. The acts you've picked, the events you've organised and your hard work pays off. You run the weekend.