Assistant Creative Producer (Freelance)

1853 Studios; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Contract type: Fixed term freelance (48 days over 11 months) - with the hope of extended subject to further funding and organisational development

Pay: £15.57 p/hr (1 day calculated at 7 hrs) , £5231.52 accross period

Interview dates: 27 + 28 May

Anticipated start date: Friday 20 June

We are looking for a kind, creative and organised individual to support our upcoming programme of events here at 1853 Studios and Gallery.

Over the next 12 months, we will present a variety of arts events from our new purpose built gallery and event space: Mill 2 Gallery. These will include art exhibitions, workshops, food + art events, an artist residency and a performance project. This role will be vital to producing a successful programme of events for artists and our community alike.

Key tasks

• Support our Creative Director and Curator in producing an engaging, inclusive and exciting programme of arts events from our Mill 2 Gallery in the following ways (not an exhaustive list):

- Liaising with artists + collaborators

- Gathering feedback and data collection

- Facilitating evaluation sessions with artists and visitors

- Updating spreadsheets and event plans

- Supporting the curation of exhibitions (e.g., assisting with artwork handling,

• Support with content creation and marketing of events across social media, website email marketing, press and on the ground marketing.
• Support the delivery and invigilation of gallery events, including exhibitions (and associated public programme), residencies and performances, ensuring a welcoming and engaging environment for visitors.
• Support artists in the delivery of public workshops.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the arts and its role in the community, with a drive to present inclusive and engaging cultural experiences for a broad range of audiences. Our space is a unique, artist-led studios and gallery which comes with its own unique challenges and opportunities - we are looking for an individual who is passionate, adaptable and keen to learn.

• A sincere passion for the arts, and its role in the community.
• Great people skills and ability to work amongst a diverse and bustling artist led creative studio + gallery environment as well as with external partner organisations.
• Some demonstrable experience supporting similar artistic events or with a similar small-scale, artist led arts organisation. Can include volunteering.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Willingness to work on Saturdays and occasional evening work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Commitment to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Experience marketing arts events (social media, press releases + email marketing)
• Experience of process of evaluation in the arts
• Experience supporting or facilitating creative workshops
• Familiarity with Arts Council England funding streams and language
• Familiarity with Oldham and surrounding areas

Working schedule and pay:

Total of 48 days over 11 months

This will average at approx 1.5 days p/week, however a rota will be determined in advance and assigned days will reflect the busier and quieter periods in the programme - see attached anticipated working days schedule (subject to change). Working days will also correspond with Gallery invigilation, therefore regular Saturday working is a requirement of this role.

£15.57 p/hr(1 day calculated at 7 hrs) , £5231.52 accross period

Additional information

This is a freelance role, you must be registered as self employed and responsible for your own tax. If this is not in place already, we can help you with this.

Application

To apply for this role, please send an up to date CV, along with a cover letter or video (max 1 page or 2 minute video) explaining your suitability for the role to [e-mail].

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, where all those contributing to the project feel valued and confident to be themselves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities to join our team. We very much look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions regarding anything related to this job role or the application process, email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

• Industries

  Artists and Writers

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