Arts Development Internship (Paid)

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: 10-15k pro rata

Full Time

Deadline: 10th August 2015

Bristol City Council Arts Development team is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed graduate to an Arts Development internship as part of The Creative Employment Programme.

This exciting internship opportunity will offer an insight into the day-to-day workings of the team, while focusing on the programming of two council owned properties as temporary arts spaces. The successful candidate will have a small ‘go-see’ budget available to experience cultural events in the city first hand. The Arts Development team aims to support and develop creativity in Bristol by facilitating an environment which enables amazing things to happen and to ensure that Bristol’s diverse communities are able to access, be inspired through and enchanted by the arts.

The successful applicant must be willing to learn, use initiative and be committed to completing the duration of the internship. The role will require working directly with artists and arts organisations so excellent communication skills and a calm, approachable manner are essential.

The role is aimed at a friendly and pro-active individual, with the creativity, self-management and interpersonal skills to slot into a busy and hardworking team. 

This paid internship has been created as part of the Creative Employment Programme. The Creative Employment Programme is an Arts Council England fund to support the creation of traineeships, formal apprenticeship and paid internship opportunities in England for unemployed young people wishing to pursue a career in the arts and cultural sector. You can find out more at:http://creative-employment.co.uk/the-creative-employment-programme

There are certain criteria you must meet in order to be eligible to apply for a Creative Employment Programme funded internship. At the time of applying you must be aged 18 to 24 years old and you must be registered as unemployed with Jobcentre Plus.

These eligibility criteria have been approved by the Department of Work and Pensions.

If you wish to apply for this position please contact your local Jobcentre Plus (and quote the following LMS reference:BCH/68967   )