Deadline for Applications extended to: Sunday 1st May, midnight
Emerging Producer
Part-Time: 2.5 days per week (17.5 hours)
Fixed Term 12 months
Salary: £20,000 pro-rata (equates to £10,000)
Holiday entitlement: 17 Days
Start Date: May 2022
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in the creative sector?
Know how to connect with and inspire people under 30?
Are you looking to work with a community focussed team to deliver innovative projects and activities?
Then you’re in the right place…
We’re on the hunt for an Emerging Producer to join our team, primarily to support the work of the Creative Spaces (CS) project.
This is an exciting role that will work to support the Creative Spaces Associate Artists on the design and facilitation of a programme of creative activities to engage and inspire people under 30 in Dumfries & Galloway.
As part of our dynamic and award-winning team, the successful candidate will work alongside us in shaping the over-all development of our community venue programme as well as support our vision to be an innovative organisation dedicated to a community-led future for Dumfries & Galloway.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for all enquires relating to the CS Project
- Identify engagement opportunities for the target demographic of the CS project within Dumfries & Galloway
- Assist with the Design and facilitation of the CS Programme of events
- Work with the CS team to design and implement a marketing and communications strategy for the CS project 2022 (with the support of the Head of Communications and Engagement)
- Lead the planning and delivery of messaging on the Creative Spaces social media channels (with support from the Creative Spaces Associates and Stove Marketing team)
- Research potential partners, external organisations, groups, and community initiatives that may be of interest to the CS team
- Support the Creative Spaces Associates with identifying networking opportunities
- Monitor and evaluate the CS programme of activity, including event details, participation/audience numbers, demographics, etc
- Participate in creative and programming sessions with The Stove Team to develop the community venue programme
- Lead the commissioning of a series of 6 short films spotlighting young creatives in Dumfries & Galloway
Desired Experience:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Some experience in events and production
- Some experience working in youth-orientated projects
- Interest and/or experience in community development and the creative industries
- Knowledge of the local area and existing network of connections
- Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, communities, and external partners
Person specification:
- Adaptable
- Engaging
- Creative
How to Apply
Deadline for Applications extended to: Sunday 1st May, midnight
Please provide a CV and covering letter of no more than 500 words, identifying what interests you about this opportunity, why you feel you are suited to the role and any aspects you hope this opportunity will help you to develop.
Please send by email to [email protected] (max file size of 5MB) with heading Emerging Producer.