COLLECTED WORKS CIC – ARTS ADMIN ASSISTANT REQUIRED
SHORT TERM FREELANCE CONTRACT
Terms
Fee: £80 per day
Hours: Variable (approximately 25 days)
Period of employment: Jan – May 2014
References required (these will only be taken up if you are successful at interview)
Collected Works CIC is looking for a highly committed, enthusiastic all-rounder to assist the Project Manager and Artistic Director between Jan – May 2014. You will mostly be working on our Young City Reads project. This is a great opportunity for a positive, adaptable candidate with good communication skills and the ability to multitask. Administrative experience is essential, and an interest in literature and the publishing industry as well as proven design experience would be an advantage.
The candidate should have strong organisational skills and an ability to prioritise. A friendly, “can do” attitude is essential. This role will involve a variety of tasks including: general administration duties (drawing up contracts, writing copy, producing newsletters, creating flyers and posters); liaising with partner organisations and working on Young City Reads events.
Essential Requirements
Must be available for interview on either Weds 8 or Thurs 9 January 2014.
Essential Skills
Organised, reliable and efficient
Self-motivated and able to work on own
Commitment to the aims and aspirations of Collected Works CIC’s main projects: City Reads and Young City Reads
Friendly approachable style
Proficient at Excel, Word and email correspondence and a willingness to learn how to use IT applications (e.g. Mailchimp)
Proven design experience
An excellent communicator with experience of using Social Media, especially Twitter and Facebook
Must have access to computer and phone
Must be prepared to work weekends and evenings
Desirable
Good contacts with local community groups
An interest in literature and the publishing industry
Knowledge and experience of using design programmes like Photoshop, Quark or InDesign.
HOW TO APPLY Send a CV and covering letter to cityreadsbrighton (AT) gmail.com entering ‘Arts Admin Assistant’ and your name in the subject header.
DEADLINE: 12 noon - Tuesday 24th December
PLEASE READ
WE WILL RESPOND TO SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES (ONLY). IF SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL BE INVITED FOR INTERVIEW. YOU WILL HEAR WHETHER YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED BY FRIDAY 3rd JANUARY 2014. INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE MORNINGS OF 8TH AND 9TH JANUARY 2014.
WE ARE A SMALL ORGANISATION AND ARE THEREFORE NOT ABLE TO OFFER FEEDBACK ON UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS. THANK YOU.
