Digital & Programme Intern - Blackburn, United Kingdom - National Festival of Making

Description

New opportunity to join the team behind the delivery of the National Festival of Making through the Creative Alliance Paid Internship Programme.

The National Festival of Making is looking for an individual to join our team as part of The Creative Alliance Internship Programme.

The role will see you supporting the team in delivering our year-round programme and annual festival whilst receiving guidance from the team and experience in the varied roles across our organisation.

You will work closely alongside our Digital and Marketing Coordinator and Festival Producers in assisting the day-to-day running of our growing organisation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE POST HOLDER:

The successful applicant will be contracted to the post for 1 year.
To read more about the Creative Alliance, see the 'About' section at the bottom of this document.


ABOUT THE ROLE AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Opportunity:
Digital & Programme Intern


Employer:
Festival of Making CIC


Hours: 3 days per week (22.5 hours)

Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) as per company policy and statutory sick pay entitlement.


Salary:
£10.90 per hour


Contract:1 year fixed term employment contract


Holiday Entitlement: 23 days per annum, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)


Location:
Flexible working with an office base in Blackburn, Lancashire.

Due to the fast paced nature of our business, being in the same space on a regular basis, and interacting across the different parts of the company, means that the team is actively engaged in the work we are delivering.

For that reason, we encourage a hybrid of office and home working as the norm.


Application Deadline:
Friday 12th May 2023 at 12 noon


Interviews:
Tuesday 23rd May 2023


APPLICATION PROCESS

• CV - 2 sides A4 max
• Covering letter (2 sides A4 max) outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you are suitable.
• Details of two professional referees with current knowledge of your experience and abilities - referees can be a current or former employer, education establishment or professional person who is willing to recommend you for this post. These will not be contacted until after you have been successful and accepted a job offer.

Please contact the above address if you would like to discuss this opportunity with one of our team.


ABOUT YOU

We are looking to work with an enthusiastic individual who has excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, an eagerness to learn and someone who is comfortable working in a small, fast-paced team.

We will take time to teach and help you learn how to carry out the work we give you.

A significant interest in the creative/cultural sector is essential.

Desirable interests include one or more of the following:
Digital Marketing, Community Engagement, Creative Education, Volunteer Coordination, Creative Research and/or Creative Producing. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work and providing exceptional experiences for our audiences. We are looking for an individual who has the same passion, drive and ambition.


REQUIREMENTS

Alongside the above you must:

• Be efficient in Microsoft Office programmes such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint as well as confident working with/learning how to use Google Drive
• Be flexible working remotely and in our Blackburn office under instruction
• You may occasionally be asked to travel to our satellite office in Morecambe when required. (Cost of travel to Morecambe office will be covered)
• Have a satisfactory DBS check which we will process on your conditional offer of employment

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• An opportunity to learn about all aspects of working in a creative organisation from various team members
• You will have access to a training budget. You will be supported to attend both short courses, seminars and mentoring sessions outside of the organisation
• A proportion of the participant capacity allows for flexible working with the other partners in this programme including Prism Contemporary, Uncultured Creatives, The Making Rooms, Super Slow Way and British Textile Biennial. The Creative Alliance has been developed to allow you to gain a greater understanding of the Borough's creative economy and assist different partners at times of increased resource demands.
• Each of the placements will have access to use The Making Rooms as an opportunity to support creative business training needs with an aim to develop innovation. Placement recipients and staff within the Creative Alliance organisations will be provided with training to use technology and machines
• There is the opportunity to develop your own portfolio in a supportive and creative environment should you have an artistic, making or creative practice

ROLE
Your role may include the following tasks and responsibilities based on your skills and interests. Mentoring and support will be provided.

• Supporting the Digital and Marketing Coordinator, this may include scheduling soc