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Artwork Breakthrough programme - two 6-month opporutnities for 16-25 year olds
Want a job in the Arts? Can’t find the right opportunity or up against employers who want experience? We are offering two exciting opportunities as part of the Artswork Breakthrough programme at The Horsebridge and the deadline of 15 September 2023 is fast approaching.
The Breakthrough programme is a 6-month work placement scheme run by Artswork with training to support your confidence and professionalism in the workplace. Designed as a stepping stone to get you workplace experience and all-important employment skills. This short placement gives you insights into what a future career in the Creative Industry would be like and helps you make career plans for the future.
The programme is open to any young person between the ages of 16 –25 who has found securing a meaningful job in the arts a challenge, here’s your chance to breakthrough into a career that matters to you!
Both placements are part-time (four days per week) and will be paid a minimum £10.25 p/h, please see the two opportunities below and apply for either opportunity online using this form.
There are also two opportunities with Canterbury City Council which you can see on the Artswork website or view the job descriptions here: Cultural Administration Intern and Canterbury Museum Intern - The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
Creative Projects Assistant (Digital, Films and events)
What you will be doing
Provide assistance for a variety of creative projects, in particular in developing our creative digital offer, films and live events.
Where you will be based:
The Horsebridge Arts Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AF
Hours:
9am – 5pm, 4 days per week (with 1 hour for lunch). Some evening and weekend working may be required.
Full information on this role, and how to apply, can be found here: Creative Projects Assistant (digital, films & events) – Horsebridge Arts – Job Description
Creative Projects Assistant (learning, outreach and engagement)
What you will be doing
Provide assistance for a variety of creative projects, in particular in developing our creative learning programme, outreach and public engagement.
Where you will be based:
The Horsebridge Arts Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AF
Hours:
9am – 5pm, 4 days per week (with 1 hour for lunch). Some evening and weekend working may be required.
Full information on this role, and how to apply, can be found here: Creative Projects Assistant (learning, outreach and engagement) – Horsebridge Arts – Job Description
Volunteers
We are very fortunate to have amazing volunteers. We have volunteers undertaking a variety of different activities and also support volunteers with additional needs.
Our volunteers help put up exhibitions, create artifacts for special events, support staff on the front desk along with those behind the scenes donating time to create artwork, fix computers, paint walls and deliver brochures.
If you think you may be able to volunteer, please get in touch. We may not always have opportunities available immediately, but we can add you to our list of willing volunteers.