Festival Production and Marketing Assistant Intern, b-side

b-side is seeking an intern for its 2016 Festival. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high profile arts organisation that commissions artists to make new work. The intern will be an integral member of the project team and will be involved many aspects of the project – with a particular emphasis on event management, marketing and social media.
This post is part of the Creative Internship scheme. Candidates must be aged 18-24 and claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance.

This position is paid at the appropriate National Minimum Wage hourly rate, and would suit a recent graduate looking to develop a career in the arts, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience of working in a busy arts organisation with a national reputation. A can-do attitude is essential as is the ability to work well under pressure. Leading up to events you will be expected to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required.

Main Duties:

Duties will include but are not limited to:
1. Assisting the Creative Producer and b-side team in all aspects of programme management which will include attending meetings, taking minutes, general admin, marketing, evaluation and monitoring.
2. Supporting event management for the Festival 2016, including supporting volunteer recruitment and festival rotas.

Specific duties will include the maintaining and contributing to the social media activity for b-side (facebook, Twitter and website and blog)

Essential Qualities:

 Active interest in culture
 Friendly and enthusiastic
 Positive and confident manner
 Ability to work as part of a team
 Reliable, organised and self motivated

How to apply:

Send your application to producer@b-side.org.uk to include the following:

 An up to date CV
 A short statement (no more than one side A4) outlining your suitability for this internship and what you think you could bring to b-side
 Any additional info or images that you think will add to your application

Closing date: 26 February 2016