Job Purpose: To develop the digital documentation and cataloguing process of Escape Arts heritage both past and present (including exhibitions, artefacts, oral histories and films) and support the development of a digital platform, the People’s Archive, an accessible, permanent home for local stories that can continue to be developed after the project has ended. Apprenticeships with Escape offer a unique opportunity to gain a wide range of transferable skills and a strong foundation of experience working within the cultural, heritage and media sectors. Apprenticeships are delivered with Creative Alliance, a Birmingham based training provider, who provide 36 training workshops to gain the Level 3 Content Creator standard. Workshops are delivered either online or at their training centre in Birmingham. One day a week of the role will be dedicated to working on coursework for the apprenticeship standard. Creative Alliance provides a Learning & Development Coach who will work with the apprentice and Escape Arts to tailor on the job work to coursework for the apprenticeship standard.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
To work with the Heritage Programme Coordinator to support volunteers at the weekly Heritage Hub, including capturing oral histories and arranging digital training on oral history recording where needed
Work with Web Developer to create a platform for the People’s Archive and its content, ensuring that content is accessible and can be added to for years to come
Work with Heritage Champion Volunteers to create a digital record/catalogue of Escape Arts heritage
Develop a campaign to engage the local community with the People’s Archive and work with the Digital Media Coordinator to promote this locally
Digitally capture social history, local stories and heritage using different forms of media, such as through film, oral history and podcast recording
Work with Escape’s Digital Media Coordinator to curate digital promotional material for the People’s Archive project
Assist the Digital Media Coordinator with social media promotion for the People’s Archive, including creating social media posts and promotional posters
Prepare content and copy about the People’s Archive for the Escape website, including a People’s Archive page and monthly blog posts and newsletter features capturing the project as it progresses.
Support Graphic Designer with the preparation of digital content for exhibitions showcasing local people and local stories
Support and host Escape Arts heritage exhibitions and events when open to the public, promoting the local heritage and culture of Stratford-upon-Avon and the richness of local stories to visitors
Work with the Heritage Programme Coordinator to develop effective procedures for digital data back-up and recovery
Any other tasks as required by apprenticeship provider Creative Alliance as evidence for the qualification
Other Duties:
To work in a flexible manner to meet the needs of the Charity
To undertake Escape Arts training as required, including First Aid, Mental Health First Aid and Safeguarding training as required and complete a DBS check
To attend regular meetings and supervisions with your Line Manager as required
Be aware of and adhere to the Escape Arts policies and procedures (training to be delivered as part of the induction)
Observe procedures and codes of conduct as defined
Such other duties and responsibilities as may be required within the context of a post of this nature
Training:Training to be provided:Content CreatorLevel 3 Standard
Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience and the opportunity for continued career progression.
Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training. Your training will include:
• Brand & Brand Awareness
• Content Planning & Pitching
• Content Development
• Principles of Graphic Design
• Image Editing & Manipulation
• Illustration & Vectors
• Video Capture & Editing
• Desktop Publishing
• Web Design & User Experience
• Coding
• SEO & Blog Writing
• Budgeting
• Content Distribution & social media
• Analytics & Feedback
For a full overview of the Content Creator Apprenticeship standard please see: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/content-creator-v1-1Training Outcome:Following the successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity for this role to continue and progress to Digital Heritage Officer for 21 hours per week.Employer Description:Stratford-upon-Avon has an expansive cultural history centred around Shakespeare but no formal archive celebrating the richness of local people’s stories. Escape Arts will address this by creating a People’s Archive: a social history of Stratford-upon-Avon embedded in community celebration and civic pride. For 27 years, Escape has developed grassroots creative heritage work celebrating people and place. We want to create a People’s Archive to tell the stories of our community, to ensure our participant's work has a legacy and demonstrates the transformative power creative heritage has on individuals, supporting wellbeing and creating a sense of belonging. The People’s Archive will research, archive, digitally capture and exhibit the social and local history of Stratford-upon-Avon over three years, creating a digital platform of local stories that can continue to be developed by Escape, local individuals and community groups after the project has ended to ensure legacy. The project and this post are supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.Working Hours :Exact working days to be confirmed alongside job offer
however, from April Saturday will be a confirmed working daySkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
