Arts and Culture Producer Apprentice

The Cultural Learning and Participation Officer plays a vital role in promoting inclusive access to arts and culture through the development and delivery of engaging programmes and participation initiatives for children and young people across The Black Country.

This role supports audience development, community engagement, and learning across diverse demographics.

Program Development:

Design, plan, and deliver high-quality educational and participatory programmes across all age groups, aligning with organisational priorities and cultural values

Community Engagement:

Build strong relationships with local communities, schools, and partner organisations to co-create relevant artistic and cultural experiences and encourage active participation

Facilitation & Delivery:

Lead workshops, events, and outreach sessions in formal and informal settings, tailoring content to different learning styles and needs

Project Management:

Coordinate logistics, budgets, evaluation, and administration for learning and participation projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery

Monitoring & Evaluation:

Collect data and feedback to assess impact and improve future programming Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and funders

Collaboration:

Work closely with curatorial, programming, and marketing teams to ensure learning and participation are embedded throughout the organisation

Inclusion & Access:

Champion diversity, equality, and accessibility, removing barriers to engagement and ensuring inclusive practices in all activities

Partnership and Networking:

To work with Service Manager (Arts, Culture & Civic Change) and Programme & Projects Director to create partnerships with arts and culture organisations that can support children, young people and young adults in our projects To collaborate on forming connections with organisations locally, regionally and nationally that may either provide or encourage arts and culture for children, young people and young adults To develop relationships and partnerships across identified Priority Places/Leveling Up for Culture, with key stakeholders including local authorities, schools, health authorities and youth services To co-ordinate and oversee the work of freelance facilitators and artists to ensure the aims and standards of the projects are met to enable delivery

Administration and Communication:

Be responsible for completing all relevant paperwork in alignment with PbC’S policies and procedures To support the monitoring and evaluation of participant journey’s and programme impact for internal and external reporting To communicate effectively with PbC Development, Marketing and Income Generation team to align external communications and enable programme sustainability and growth according to participant need and demonstrating rating impact To provide development and learning to members of the Youth Management Board (YMB)

Training:

You will be placed on a Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Here you will attend a programme of Seminars and also have a dedicated development coach who will work with you 1-2-1.

These are the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of the apprenticeship and the areas you will cover:

Understanding audiences and effective method of engagement Working with partners Impact and social benefits Meeting regulations and legislation

Your role and responsibility:

Understanding the organisation Fundraising IT systems and Software Project Coordination Communication Relationship management Project Administration Problem Solving Team Working Behaviours Positive and proactive attitude Promote an inclusive environment Using initiative Working well with others Emotional intelligence and resilience Ethics and Professional values Creativity Passion

Training Outcome:
Potential for full time employment for the right apprentice upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Powered by CAN work with children, young people and young adults across the Black Country and the wider Midlands region. We want to empower young people from the region to feel the same pride and purpose for their community as we do. From our years as Creative Academies Network, to our current transition as Powered By CAN, the Black Country and the wider Midlands region have remained at the forefront of our vision.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience