Jobs & Opps
Looking for your next opportunity? Whether you’re in search of a new job or your next freelance project, our jobs board is the place to look. Submit jobs, events and opportunities here.
EDINBURGH FRINGE STREET TEAM 2024
Berk's Nest
Get ready to dive into the Edinburgh Fringe this August with Berk’s Nest! We're on the lookout for passionate Street Team members to help spread the word about our fantastic lineup of shows. As a Street Team member, you'll be at the heart of the action, engaging with festival-goers and igniting their excitement for a diverse array of acts such as Sophie Duker, Paddy Young, Catherine Cohen, Celya AB, Paul Williams and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. This role is a perfect introduction to the comedy industry and a chance to immerse yourself in the unique and exhilarating experience of the Edinburgh Fringe. The Street Team is a great entry point for those eager to explore the arts scene and past Street Team members have gone on to work with names such as Avalon, Soho Theatre, and even Berk’s Nest itself! As part of our Street Team, you will: - Strategically distribute Berk's Nest promotional materials across the city to drive ticket sales and maximise visibility across the festival. - Identify and connect with potential audiences to ensure Berk’s Nest shows receive the attention they deserve. - Be the face of Berk’s Nest on the ground, providing information and building excitement about our shows. - Collaborate closely with our team to gauge the impact of our promotional efforts. - Immerse yourself in Berk’s Nest shows, becoming an expert on each act and how best to capture audiences. ABOUT YOU Essential: - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for sales and promotion. - Comfortable approaching strangers and initiating conversation. - Reliability, flexibility, and a proactive attitude. - Willingness to collaborate with other street team members, share ideas, and contribute to a positive team atmosphere. - Ability to embrace the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the Edinburgh Fringe, adapting your approach as needed to meet changing circumstances and maximise impact. - Ability to maintain a positive attitude and energy levels despite potential rejections. - Happy working outdoors in all sorts of weather and physically resilient. - Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the UK. Desirable: - Genuine enthusiasm for and interest in comedy (prior knowledge of our acts is helpful but not necessary, you will be briefed on all shows on our roster and our aim is to get you to see as many of our shows as possible). - Experience in street marketing or event promotion. - Familiarity with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or other arts festivals. - Familiarity with Edinburgh as a city. Please don’t worry if you don’t think you meet all of these, this is an entry level role and we’re far more interested in who you are as a person! Hours: - You can expect shifts to be between 4-6 hours of flyering per day, plus breaks. - We will be working with advance rota scheduling, with a new rota issued every Friday to cover the following Monday - Sunday shifts. - You'll have a minimum of one day off guaranteed each week. Remuneration and Benefits: - The remuneration for this role is £12.50 per hour. - Payment will be weekly (every Monday, in arrears). - You will be paid to see any shows on the Berk’s Nest roster we ask you to see. - You will be paid for any of the time we ask of you - including the pre-fringe briefing and subsequent Street Team meetings. - You will receive a Pleasance Pass, which gives you free entry to all Pleasance shows (unless they are sold out). - Street Team social events and the opportunity to meet the acts you are flyering for. Please note that travel expenses and accommodation are not provided. To apply go to: berksnest.com/jobs
Location: Edinburgh City
Deadline: 1 June 2024
RSA William Littlejohn Award
The Royal Scottish Academy
The RSA William Littlejohn Award (£2000) for Excellence and Innovation in Water-based media. Funded by The William Littlejohn Bequest and administered by the Royal Scottish Academy, the award consists of: - A monetary award to research, develop and produce a new body of work in a water-based medium - An exhibition of selected completed work at the Royal Scottish Academy at a future date - Acquisition of work into the RSA Permanent Collection; ‘A Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland’
Location: Scotland
Deadline: 23 June 2024
Production Core Crew
Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival Production core crew recruitment pool The Edinburgh International Festival is welcoming expressions of interest to join our Production Core Crew recruitment pool in all areas of: • AV • Lighting • Sound • Stage & Carpentry • Surtitling • Wardrobe, Wigs, Hair and Make-up • General Technical We want you to help us deliver this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today, to audiences from around the world. Our dedicated, expert crew work across the city’s venues delivering quality technical support to our visiting companies, which has become synonymous with the Edinburgh International Festival.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 1 July 2024
Writing Mentor
Super Power Agency
We are looking for writing mentors to support young people in our workshops to get inspired by writing and to boost their confidence. You do not have to be a writer to become a mentor, just lots of enthusiasm for working, patience and passion. Super Power Agency volunteers come from every walk of life. Some want to give back to their local community, others want to gain experience working with children and some just want to help out! Founded in 2016, The Super Power Agency aims to improve the lives and literacy rates of some of Edinburgh's most under-resourced young people. Through a range of writing workshops, interdisciplinary creative programmes and the help of community volunteers, we aim to empower children and young people (8-18 years) through literacy. We are currently working with Leith Academy, with plans to expand to other schools and youth-serving organisations in Edinburgh and beyond.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 30 December 2024
Creative sewing & dressmaking classes
Remode Collective
Explore a world of creativity and skill-building with our diverse range of courses and workshops at Remode Collective. Whether you're a seasoned maker or just starting your crafting journey, there's something for everyone: 🪡 **Dressmaking:** Unleash your inner fashion designer as you learn to create your own stylish garments from scratch. From choosing fabrics to sewing the final stitch, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way. ✂️ **Basic Sewing:** Master the fundamentals of sewing with our beginner-friendly classes. You'll gain essential sewing skills, build confidence with a needle and thread, and discover the joy of crafting. 🧵 **Quilting Short Courses:** Dive into the art of quilting, where you'll design and assemble stunning quilts. Whether you're a quilting novice or looking to expand your quilting repertoire, our short courses offer a fantastic opportunity to learn and create. 🎨 **Creative Workshops:** Explore a world of creativity with our fun and informative workshops. From embroidery to pattern drafting and more, these hands-on sessions are perfect for expanding your crafting horizons. Join us at Remode Collective and embark on a journey of creativity, skill-building, and community. Whether you're passionate about fashion, sewing, or simply love making things by hand, our courses and workshops are here to inspire and empower you. Let's craft together!
Location: OOTB Drill Hall, Dalmeny St, Leith, Edinburgh
Deadline: 31 December 2024
EDINBURGH FRINGE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 2024
Berk's Nest
Get ready to dive into the Edinburgh Fringe this August with Berk’s Nest! We're on the lookout for a passionate Production Assistant to help the producing team with our fantastic lineup of shows for 2024. As a Production Assistant, you'll be part of the producing team, helping to deliver a hugely exciting and diverse range of Edinburgh Fringe shows from the likes of Sophie Duker, Catherine Cohen, Celya AB, Paul Williams, Emma Sid and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. This is a role designed for those who live in or are from Edinburgh or the surrounding area, and as such applicants should live within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh. This role is a perfect introduction to the comedy industry and a chance to immerse yourself in the unique and exhilarating experience of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Our Production Assistant is responsible for supporting the company's producers and ensuring that all our Fringe shows go to plan. You'll be a friendly face on the team, and will happily grab a coffee for an act or jump on a bus to Ikea or Homebase if someones set or prop has fallen apart. You'll be quick thinking and a problem solver. The role is perfect for anyone looking to gain practical and hands on experience in comedy production and the arts scene. You might already have experience in show tech, marketing arts events, or producing your own student, amateur, or semi-professional shows - but no experience is necessary for this role! You only need to love comedy and the wider arts, be happy to get stuck in, and want to spend the summer at the world’s biggest arts festival! No experience of the Fringe is necessary but is preferable (as a punter or perhaps volunteering at a venue or working as a flyerer). As a role aimed at those who live in or are from Edinburgh or the surrounding area, local knowledge of the city is desirable. As our Production Assistant you will: Provide on the ground support to the producing team, being another pair of hands when problems need solving to short deadlines. Give hands on support to all productions, attending shows where necessary and helping acts with turnarounds before/after shows when needed. Attend technical rehearsals, providing general production support - making sure that everything that needs to happen happens as smoothly as possible! Act as a secondary point of contact for any act, venue, press or agent enquiries, particularly on days where other members of the team are off. Provide physical support to any set building and painting. Helping to transport items across the city, and help unload and load the company van at the beginning and end of the festival. Provide assistance to the producer responsible for the complimentary ticket processing system. Help source key production and office supplies, as well as collecting daily print updates. Be responsible for keeping the company office tidy and organised throughout the festival. ABOUT YOU Essential: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Genuine enthusiasm for and interest in comedy (prior knowledge of our acts is helpful but not necessary, you will be briefed on all shows on our roster and our aim is to get you to see as many of our shows as possible). Excellent time management & prioritisation skills, knowing how to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. A cool head - you can remain calm under pressure, and can be a flexible problem solver in a fast-paced festival environment. Willingness to collaborate with other team members, share ideas, and contribute to a positive team atmosphere. Ability to embrace the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the Edinburgh Fringe, adapting your approach as needed to meet changing circumstances and maximise impact. Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the UK. Must live within easy commuting distance from Edinburgh. Desirable: Some form of practical production experience, this does not need to be a professional credit. Previous experience of the Edinburgh Fringe. Good knowledge of the city of Edinburgh. Clean driving licence (own vehicle not required!) Hours: Working days: Sun 28th July - Mon 26th August Days off currently scheduled as: 3rd, 8th, 14th, 18th and 22nd Aug (these are open to discussion at interview stage) Regular working hours to be discussed at interview Remuneration and Benefits: £2,500 total buyout fee. Free tickets to all Berk’s Nest shows. Passes to Pleasance, Assembly and Monkey Barrel, allowing you to get into shows for free that aren’t sold out, as well as bar discounts and members bar access. Please note that travel expenses and accommodation are not provided. Ready to join the team? To apply go to www.berksnest.com/jobs If you need more information about the role, assistance with the application process, or generally have any questions please reach out to james@berksnest.com. Given that the festival takes place in Edinburgh we’re keen to hear from those local to the area to open up opportunities to those based in the Edinburgh region and Scotland more broadly. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of disability, those who are trans or non-binary, and people who are Black, from the African Diaspora, from the South, East and South East Asian Diaspora, who are ethnically diverse, and who experience racism as these voices are currently underrepresented in the company.
Location: Edinburgh City
Deadline: 1 June 2024
The RSA MacRobert Art Award for Painting
The Royal Scottish Academy
The RSA MacRobert Art Award for Painting (£20,000) provides a research opportunity for a fine art painter. The aim of the award is to provide the chance for a committed painter whose circumstances have, for whatever reason, made it difficult to focus upon and develop their artistic talent. Whilst the award is financial, the real reward is the opportunity that the funds can directly, or indirectly provide/allow. To be eligible for the award, entrants must be painters who graduated at least 10 years ago or have at least 10 years of substantive practice. The selected artist must also have been born, or currently living, in Scotland. The award is for artists working in fine art painting of any medium or subject.
Location: Scotland
Deadline: 23 June 2024
Studio space for hire
Laura Poppy Wright- The Sewing b&b
Attention all Edinburgh based fashion/costume graduates and small business owners- introducing the sewing b&b! I know that the industry can sometimes be a lonely and difficult place, so I am opening up a space in my studio at The Heart of Newhaven for individuals to come and work on their projects. You will have access to your own large cutting table (150cmx90cm), lockstitch industrial machine and a shared industrial iron with vacuum board. £35 a day, £160 for a 5 day hire Monday-Friday10am-5pm
Location: Newhaven
Deadline: 30 September 2024
Become a Creative Edinburgh Mentor!
Creative Edinburgh
Creative Edinburgh are on the lookout for new mentors to join our incredible network of professionals. We are looking for people who would be willing to share their invaluable experience and knowledge and are passionate about supporting a business, freelancer, creative thinker or practitioner. Mentoring is a process where a trained individual offers their insights, industry knowledge, advice, support and guidance to an individual so that it can help them along their professional development. We’re looking for mentors who can support emerging creatives develop their confidence, knowledge, skills and potential. Becoming a mentor not only gives mentors the chance to support the creative community but by joining the programme, they will have opportunities to be professionally trained and to connect with a diverse range of experts within our existing Mentor community. We offer mentees 5 hours of mentoring across 5 months. If you are interested in volunteering your time to support one of our mentees, go to our website for more information or apply to become a Creative Edinburgh Mentor below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 31 December 2024