Cultural, Learning and Participation Officer Apprentice

Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Apprentice will provide a pivotal role in this new Place Partnership project, to help build inclusive community engagement and cultural participation into the heart of this major capital regeneration development for Lowestoft. The role will work alongside the Battery of Ideas Volunteer Coordinator and Production Coordinator to support planning, organising and co-ordinating cultural education workshops, schedules of activity and community engagement projects including creative workshops, visits, events and digital arts, using online content and networks as appropriate to facilitate true community engagement.

We're looking for a highly motivated individual, personable, and a strong communicator. A keen interest in arts and culture together with knowledge of the local area and local organisations would be beneficial. You will need a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, be good at using your initiative, and work well as part of a small team. 

You will work towards a Level 3 Qualification in Cultural Learning and Participation during your employment, supported by Access Creative. 

In summary the job will involve the following three key areas:

Community Engagement and Development Events Programming Digital Engagement

Job tasks:

Community Engagement and Development Working with the Volunteer Coordinator and Production Coordinator Support the development and delivery of Creative Health and Family activity with partners including Family engagement Family Festival Fringe events Music touring/cultural exchange/mini festivals Events Programming Working with the Volunteer Coordinator and Production Coordinator Support the planning and production of artistic residencies with partners including Video/light/film testing Dance Visual Arts Displays and collections with Association of Suffolk Museums and Natural History Museum Popups - Community Radio, Experimental DJ Schools/College activities Create schedules of activity Digital Engagement Working with FLF’s Marketing and Communications Manager Use digital channels such as website and social media channels wit create engagement opportunities for our audiences.

Additional Duties:

Support other First Light Festival CIC projects as required Be a key holder and open up/lock up space as required

Essential:

An interest in working with grassroots community groups and organisations Excellent time management Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment  Able to pay close attention to detail and maintain accuracy whilst handling a varied and demanding workload  A flexible and proactive approach to work, and able to manage own workload with minimum supervision Good communicator, using appropriate means in effective ways. Willing to learn and develop Computer literate including possessing basic word processing and spreadsheet skills

Preferred:

An understanding of Lowestoft’s unique creative landscape, and of the wider East Anglian arts sector An interest in arts and culture Digital skills Driving licence an advantage Flexible and proactive approach to work Be flexible for festival working over the festival weekend; there may be weekend and evening work as required. We do not pay overtime, but you will get time off in lieu

Training:
The apprentice will complete the Cultural, Learning and Participation Office apprenticeship with Access Industry The learning will be blended with online delivery and in person observations  The apprentice will have a minimum of 6 hours of study per week If the apprentice has not achieved a grade 4/C or equivalent in maths and English, they will be required to do functional skills

Training Outcome:

You will expect to have a Cultural, Learning and Participation Officer Career.

Employer Description:
First Light Festival is a community gathering that warmly welcomes those from down the road and across the world to celebrate a unique place at a very special time: the first sunrise of midsummer in the UK’s most easterly town. The festival is organised by First Light Festival Community Interest Company (CIC), a not-for-profit organisation based in Lowestoft that aims to shine a spotlight on our incredible part of the world, and the wealth of talent and creativity that exists here. Alongside the festival, we oversee a year-round programme of arts and events that includes the running of East Point Pavilion on Lowestoft’s seafront, and a number of projects across East Suffolk. As of November 2022, we are proud to be an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). First Light is created for, with and by the community: our Steering Group is made up of 14 local organisations, and guides our work. Each year, hundreds of local volunteers help us bring South Beach alive, and for 2023 we will work with all the schools and colleges in our area on creative projects in the run up to the festival. We work hand in hand with the local authorities to make sure that our impact spreads as widely and as positively as possible.

Working Hours :
Hours: 30 hours per week Working week: Our core hours are daytime Monday - Friday, however due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work evenings and weekends. Exact working hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience