Arts Administration Assistant - Rise Youth Dance - Part of the Creative Employment Programme

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To assist Artistic Director in various company tasks. RISE Youth Dance is a small company that works with young people around Bristol. Consisting of two open junior companies and one senior company (entry by audition) RISE delivers high level dance training to young people. Alongside the weekly sessions, we hold events, run outreach teaching work, teacher training sessions and performances.

The Arts Administration assistants will be part of the processes involved in RISE. The role will suit someone who has administrative skills, is keen to learn new skills, be adaptable to the world of the arts and be a good communicator with adults and young people. The role will include being a part of all aspects of the company from working independently to attending meetings, events, rehearsals and performances.

For a full job description, please visit http://riseyouthdance.co.uk/news

This paid internship has been created as part of the Creative Employment Programme. The Creative Employment Programme is an Arts Council England fund to support the creation of traineeships, formal apprenticeship and paid internship opportunities in England for unemployed young people wishing to pursue a career in the arts and cultural sector. You can find out more at: http://creative-employment.co.uk/the-creative-employment-programme

There are certain criteria you must meet in order to be eligible to apply for a Creative Employment Programme funded internship. At the time of applying you must be aged 18 to 24 years old and you must have been registered as unemployed with Jobcentre Plus for 6 months or more. These eligibility criteria have been approved by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you wish to apply for this position please contact your local Jobcentre Plus (and quote the following LMS reference: BEG/45716 )