Festival Assistant - Light the Blue Aberdeen, Scotland
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a hard-working and enthusiastic individual to be involved in delivering Light the Blue 2023, Aberdeen's fantastic multi-artform festival celebrating the creativity of young people.
As the Festival Assistant over four weeks, you will experience a variety of tasks, including assisting with event management, artist liaison, accommodation and travel arranging, marketing and promotion, research and general administration and organisation for the festival. You will work with experienced staff to learn and assist in all things Light the Blue.
The role will run from 22 May - 18 June 2023, working two days per week in the first two weeks and five days per week for the final two weeks, so candidates must be available to work during these dates.
This role would be ideal for someone who is passionate about the arts and interested in developing their skills in festival and event management. Due to the nature of the festival, we are particularly interested in hearing from early career candidates who are looking to take the next step in their journey to working in the arts/events/festivals.
You will:
- have some experience of working in an arts context or participating in creative activity
- have a desire to (if you don't already) have a career in the arts industry
- be confident, adaptable and keen to learn in a practical environment
- be an excellent communicator, with good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office/365 or equivalent) and some administrative skills/experience
You might:
- have experience assisting with live events and/or working in a producing capacity (this is not essential).
For more information about us, and to apply online with your cover letter and CV, visit https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/work-with-us/. Alternatively, send us your CV and covering letter (in a format which is most comfortable to you) which tells us:
what interests you about the role and the festival- what makes you perfect for the role
- what you would like to learn from the role
- your availability over the project dates and where you are based.
to [email protected]. If applying by email, please also complete our online Diversity and Inclusion monitoring form.
You may wish to apply by video or audio, answering the questions above. To do this please ensure it is saved in an easily accessible format and send via a We Transfer link. Video/audio should be no longer than 5 minutes. If you have access requirements or need additional support to apply or to progress your application, please let us know so we can help - this information will not be a factor in our decision making. We run a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which offers disabled people or those who are care experienced a guaranteed interview, if they meet the essential criteria for the role. Please let us know in your application if you would like to be considered in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Closing date for applications: 4 May 2023
Interviews: Tuesday 9 May 2023, in Aberdeen (there may be some flexibility where required).
To arrange an informal chat about the role or discuss submitting your application in an alternative way, contact Jordan Blackwood: [email protected].
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, ability and perspectives are encouraged to apply.
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the skilled worker route. we are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
