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Please send us your job opportunities and we will advertise them to Courtauld alumni and students on the jobs board below. Email alumni@courtauld.ac.uk to be sent a form to complete.

Latest job opportunities

Comms and Admin Assistant

Type of position: (full-time/part-time/internship/call for papers) Part-Time

Organisation name: ITERARTE

City: LONDON

Application deadline: 01 March 2024

Recruiter/employer’s name: ITERARTE

Recruiter/employer’s email: jobs@iterarte.com

Recruiter/employer’s phone number: 07920162804

Education Requirement (current undergrad/ BA/current postgrad/MA/PhD):
BA and after

Experience Requirement (NA/ <1 year /1-2 years/3-5 years/5-10 years/>10 years): 1-2 yrs

Salary (please note: it is Courtauld policy that we cannot advertise unpaid positions):
£15 p/h, 18720

Description of role & details:
ITERARTE LTD IS seeking a creative and highly organised communications and
administration assistant to work across all of its communications and programme activity,
This is a part time fpermanent position based in London
Hours: 20 hours a week
Remuneration: £15 per hour or TBD depending on experience.

Role
Content Management
o Overseeing all art direction and graphic language of the content being
created
o Managing the content collection artists and being the creative liaison
between artist and ITERARTE
o Editing, formatting and uploading the content to the relevant channels
o At times develop new templates for the content
o Write all copy for the the content across all channels (including email)
o Ensure all content has been proofed and approved before it’s posted and falls
in line with our design guidelines
Community Management
o Animate and grow the community ensuring we hit our growth targets
o Be the outwardly facing voice responding to all comments, questions and
community conversations
o Analyse user experiences and expectations
Platform Management
o Manage all of the CMS / uploads of content to all platforms (Web, social,
email)
o Ensure posts across all social platforms, follow best practices, reflect current
campaign initiatives and communicate upcoming promotions and events as
necessary
o Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends and platform developments
ensuring we stay ahead of the curve
Mailings
o Write and distribute monthly e-newsletters.
o Write and distribute ad-hoc news announcement mailings in line with overall
PR strategies.
o Manage postal mailings of, e.g. event invitations.
PR Liaison
o Act as the first point of contact between the organisations and their
appointed PR agency/ies.
o Forward media enquiries to the PR agency.
o Be responsible for preparing all press imagery.
o Provide administrative support for the timetabling of media interviews.
o Provide additional support where necessary at press views, media interviews
and photo shoots.
o For some projects, write and edit press releases.
o Develop an awareness of the media landscape and, where relevant, develop
relationships with the media on behalf of the organisations.
Record management
o Manage and maintain the organisations’ contacts databases.
o Manage and maintain ITERARTE’S artist database.
o Manage the organisations’ filing systems.
Programme
o Provide general research support regarding both organisations’ activity.
General Administrative Support
o Act as the first point of contact for all general enquiries.
o Manage calendars and schedules.
o Manage meetings where necessary, including the creation of agendas and
minute-taking.
o Provide ad-hoc secretarial support to the Director.
o Liaise with suppliers and services, in strict adherence with budgets.
o Assist on event management.
o Any other ad hoc duties as required by the Director.

Important for us
• Native English or bilingual proficiency
• Interest in Art
• Photoshop / Indesign knowledge
• Audio / Video Editing Skills
• Ideal to have a degree in graphic design
• Great eye
• Curious
• An understanding and passion for the social media
• Excellent creative writing and communication skills
• Good at connecting with people
• Attention to detail
• Impeccable spelling and grammar
• Ability to work within tight deadlines

To apply please send a CV, covering letter and details of two referees to
jobs@iterarte.com by 12 pm on February 19, 2024
Late applications cannot be considered.
How to apply/Contact: e.g. “please send CV and cover letter to jobs@iterarte.com

Internship - Art x Tech x Innovation

Type of position: (full-time/part-time/internship/call for papers) Full-Time internship, may consider part-time

Organisation name: VIV Arts

City: London

Application deadline: Open until filled

Recruiter/employer’s name: Carlota Dochao

Recruiter/employer’s email: info@vivarts.io

Recruiter/employer’s phone number: 

Education Requirement (current undergrad/ BA/current postgrad/MA/PhD): MA Preferred, BA considered (interested in MA curating graduates)

Experience Requirement (NA/ <1 year /1-2 years/3-5 years/5-10 years/>10 years): Previous Internship or First Job Experience 

Salary (please note: it is Courtauld policy that we cannot advertise unpaid positions): Paid Position, Salary based on experience. Fixed term 6 month contract.

Description of role & details: 

At VIV Arts, we partner with leading contemporary artists and creatives to incubate the future of immersive experiences. Our artists are dreamers who connect with audiences in unique and transformative ways. Our mission is to have the most exciting and innovative artworks be enjoyed globally.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about innovation within the arts, interested in digital art, art & technology, and web3. We are a small but energetic team based in the UK and Italy. This role will focus on day-to-day support of the small team, ranging from research tasks, content creation, project support, and team administration.

This is a hybrid work role with regular meetings in Central London (Mayfair office).

Job Description

  • Research projects & curatorial support as needed
  • Support kickstarting & building out online presence including website & social media
  • Written content for pitches, newsletters, website and social media 
  • Team administrative support including scheduling, meeting note taking, etc.

Necessary skills

  • Excellent language, writing and editing skills in English
  • Very organised, responsible, meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to work at high standards under fixed deadlines
  • Have a collaborative, supportive and flexible team working style
  • Experience with graphic design, InDesign, for proposal pitches & exhibition layouts (optional)
  • Web3 proficiency (optional)
  • Experience working on social media platforms in a professional capacity (optional)

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Recent studies show that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, yet women and other people who are systematically marginalised tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds.

How to apply/Contact: 

Please send CV, 1-2 paragraphs cover letter, and an example of a previously written text you are proud of to info@vivarts.io

Exhibition Invigilator

Type of position: Casual, fixed term
Organisation name: Freelands Foundation
City: London
Application deadline: 3/1/2024
Recruiter/employer’s name: Freelands Foundation
Recruiter/employer’s email: recruitment@freelandsfoundation.co.uk
Recruiter/employer’s phone number: 020 3598 7081
Education Requirement: N/A
Experience Requirement: see job description.
Salary: £13.50/per hour

Description of role & details:

Role Summary and Key Responsibilities

This is a fixed term zero-hour contract, with shifts available every day from 16–23 February 2024, for Betwixt, an exhibition curated by Freelands Foundation. Shifts are allocated via a rota, which will be confirmed before the contract begins. Exhibition Invigilators are expected to be available for at least 5 shifts during the contract period. Details of work patterns and individual preferences will be discussed in detail during the interview stage.

Hours of work: Flexible. Primarily 11.30am-5.30pm, but additional hours may be required for events outside of these times. All successful candidates must be able to attend a training day at Freelands Foundation on Friday 9 February 2024.
Location: Exhibition Invigilators will work across the following venues.
Freelands Foundation, Chalk Farm
Mimosa House, Holborn
Fitzrovia Chapel, Fitzrovia Crypt Gallery, St Pancras

Role and Responsibilities:
Front of House
• Provide a positive and informative welcome to all visitors, including talking confidently about the works, exhibition and Freelands Foundation
• Set up the exhibition space before it opens to the public and clear out as required when it closes, including powering on and off all technical aspects of the artworks
• Ensure the areas of the exhibition space that are open to the public are tidy and presentable at all times
• Ensure the exhibition handouts and accompanying publications are available for view and displayed in a tidy manner
• Ensure the exhibition space runs smoothly at all times during opening times
• Provide event support in liaison with the Building and Operations Manager
Exhibition Invigilation
• Invigilate the exhibition space as required during the opening hours of 12:00 – 17:00, ensuring the safety and security of the artworks
• Record visitor numbers and pass on feedback to the Building and Operations Manager
• Support the Building and Operations Manager to ensure that the Foundation meets all health and safety and safeguarding regulations as agreed in advance of each show for all visitors, including managing visitors in an emergency evacuation. Training will be provided

 

How to apply/Contact:
Please submit a CV and a short cover letter, confirming your availability for the training day on 9 February, and exhibition period of 16-23 February. The cover letter should also outline your interest in the role and clearly demonstrate
how you meet the person specification. Please send by email to recruitment@freelandsfoundation.co.uk
Please note that our offices are closed for the year from 22 December 2023, so any queries about the position must be submitted before this date.
Deadline: 9.00 on Wednesday 3 January 2024
Successful candidates will be contacted on Friday 5 January 2024.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10 January 2024, in person at the Foundation’s office in London.
Freelands Foundation is committed to anti-racism and to addressing inequality in the arts sector. We warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, as individuals from these backgrounds are currently underrepresented at all levels of our organisation.
If you require particular adjustments for any part of the recruitment or selection process, including an alternative format for the job description or job advert, please contact recruitment@freelandsfoundation.co.uk and we will be happy to accommodate your access requirements.

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