Learn new skills as a hcmf// intern
"These posts are an excellent opportunity for two people to gain invaluable experience working within the field of arts management at the UK's premier festival of new music. "
hcmf// Internships
Please note that applications for these roles are now closed.
Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival is inviting applications from outstanding individuals for the voluntary worker roles of Events Intern and Learning & Participation Intern. These posts are an excellent opportunity for two people to gain invaluable experience working within the field of arts management at the UK's premier festival of new music.
The ideal candidates will have an enthusiasm for new music and will be committed to bringing the best of their skills and abilities to the organisation. Excellent communication and organisational skills, good IT skills and the ability to prioritise and work to meet deadlines are essential for these roles.
The Events Intern will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Festival Manger in organising the 2011 Festival, including assisting with artist contracts, organising travel and accommodation, coordinating steward volunteers, providing marketing support as well as gaining an unique insight into all aspects of International Festival and Events Management.
The Learning & Participation Intern will be responsible for assisting with planning projects as part of the hcmf// Learning & Participation programme, liaising with a wide range of music leaders and participants, assisting with workshop activity and outcome events as well as monitoring and evaluation. This post is subject to obtaining a CRB Enhanced Disclosure certificate.
Both positions are part-time and flexible (Events Intern 3 days a week; Learning & Participation Intern 2 days a week for 6 months from June - November 2011), with increased hours in the run up to and during the festival in November. Both internships are unpaid.
To apply please send your CV to Heidi Johnson at h.johnson@hud.ac.uk with a covering letter outlining the reasons you believe you would be suitable for the position. Please indicate clearly whether you are applying for either the Events Internship or Learning & Participation Internship.
Deadline for applications: 5.00pm, Thursday 19 May 2011
Interviews will be held on Friday 27 May, with posts starting w/c 6 June.
hcmf// 2011: Friday 18 - Sunday 27 November
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