Libraries Arts Programs Coordinator (Festivals & Residencies)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council seeks an enthusiastic Arts in Libraries Officer to coordinate and deliver a vibrant programme of arts across our libraries on a fixed two-year contract, with potential extension subject to funding. You will work with artists, staff and partners to programme residencies, workshops and performances while managing logistics and budgets.

The role focuses on partnerships, community engagement and administration within a fast-paced setting, supporting major library

Qualifications

• Experience delivering arts, cultural, community or creative projects.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience working with artists, community groups or cultural organisations.
• Confidence overseeing budgets and managing contracts.
• A proactive, self-motivated, flexible and collaborative approach.
• A passion for libraries, creativity and community engagement.
• Able to travel across East Yorkshire delivering events with communities.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, programming and delivery of arts and cultural projects across East Riding libraries.
• Coordinate artist residencies, workshops, performances, installations and community events.
• Support major programmes including Festival of Words, Children's Festival of Words, Live'n'Loud and other library festivals.
• Manage project logistics, schedules, contracts and venue arrangements.
• Build and maintain relationships with artists, libraries, community groups and cultural partners.
• Monitor project budgets and contribute to funding reports.
• Co-ordinate evaluation and data collection.
• Develop marketing materials and work with communications colleagues to promote events.
• Support reporting to Arts Council England and the NPO Advisory Board.

Skills

Creative production

Project management

Community engagement

Event delivery

Partnership building

Administration

Job description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council seeks an enthusiastic Arts in Libraries Officer to coordinate and deliver a vibrant programme of arts across our libraries on a fixed two-year contract, with potential extension subject to funding. You will work with artists, staff and partners to programme residencies, workshops and performances while managing logistics and budgets.

The role focuses on partnerships, community engagement and administration within a fast-paced setting, supporting major library