WORK WITH US:

We are currently looking for two new roles through the Kickstart scheme, eligible to anyone 16-24 currently on Universal Credit. Both roles are 25 hours per week and are at minimum wage, funded by the DWP. To apply you must be referred by a DWP Work Coach. If your Job Centre hasn't brought this advert to your attention you can ask them to refer you. 

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This is an exciting opportunity to work on an eclectic mix of events and live art programme at a unique venue in Leeds. Across all aspects of our activity including performances, studios and events. Find out more about CLAY here.

MARKETING AND EVENTS ASSISTANT:

This role will support the Company Coordinator & Director in carrying out various strategies and tasks related to CLAY's marketing goals and objectives.

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Deadline for application 4th February 2021. Interviews on the 10th of February 2021.

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Person spec & skills

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  • A self-motivated person, confident using initiative and creativity to approach situations and solve problems.

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, adaptable and responsive to the needs of the situation. 

  • Organisation and planning skills, confident at juggling multiple tasks and working to deadlines. 

  • IT skills, either able to use or eager to learn skills using Canva, Wix, Eventbrite, Mail Chimp, social media, and other digital marketing tools.

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How to apply

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Get a referral through your DWP work coach/ Job centre then please answer the following questions (around 200 words per question) and send your CV to Jessica Sweet: hello@liveartleeds.com

 

  • Tell about an event you’ve been involved in or experienced and what you think made it successful

  • What instagram or other social media account or campaign do you find effective and why? 

  • Tell us about a time when you have shown really great organisational skills whether personally, within education or professionally

  • What demonstrates that you will be confident in this role to take on the responsibility of working in a small and dynamic team who often work independently?

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Duties

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  • Assists in creating promotional materials, including brochures, social media content, marketing copy, etc.

  • Provides fact-checking, copy-editing, and formatting assistance during the creation of membership mailouts, website content, and other promotional materials.

  • Helps maintain social media accounts for CLAY and its services.

  • Helps to plan and deliver programmed and promotional events.

  • Research market trends, demographics, pricing strategies, and other relevant information that helps company manager and director develop marketing plans.

  • Keeps audience and collaborator information confidential, maintaining contacts databases, networks and mailing lists.

  • Helps to maintain audience, funder, and collaborator relationships through excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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TRAINEE PRODUCER:

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This role will support the company manager & director in carrying out various projects and tasks related to CLAY’s programme and development objectives.

 

Deadline for application 25th February 2021. Interviews on the 3rd of March 2021. 

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Person spec & skills

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  • Confident communicator, whether by email, in person and over the phone

  • A self-motivated person, confident using initiative and creativity to approach situations and solve problems.

  • Open to working on multiple tasks and working to deadlines. 

  • Flexible working hours including some evening and weekends

  • Enthusiasm for the arts and events sector and a passion for working with artists

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How to apply

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Get a referral through your DWP work coach/ Job centre then please answer the following questions (around 200 words per question) and send your CV to Jessica Sweet: hello@liveartleeds.com

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  • Tell us what you understand about Live Art and any experiences you have had of it, or what you would like to get to know about it

  • Tell us about a time when you have shown really great organisational skills whether personally, within education or professionally

  • What demonstrates that you will be confident in this role to take on the responsibility of working in a small and dynamic team who often work independently?

  • What does a caring work environment look like for you? 

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If you have any questions or wish to get in contact ahead of applying please send any questions via email. We would be happy to receive alternative applications (by video or voice recording)

Duties

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  • Undertake research tasks on projects as required

  • Support with arrangements for visiting artists 

  • Support the contracting for venue-based activities and events

  • Support the coordination of artist residencies

  • Support the delivery of events and projects

  • Create Venue packs and materials for visiting companies/artists/hires

  • Support with general daily administrative tasks

  • Help with evaluation & reporting to funders, project partners and our Board members. 

  • Attending meetings & taking minutes 

  • Support the Company Coordinator in gathering audience feedback and data collation

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