Poetry Library Event Assistant

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role., Manchester Poetry Library is recruiting a pool of Poetry Library Event Assistants for the Poetry Library in the Grosvenor East Building. This role will be offered on a flexible basis, depending on event schedules and staffing needs. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event coordination while supporting the Poetry Library

Duties may include –

• Ensuring that the Poetry Library is clean and tidy.

• Welcoming and greeting members of the public in a polite and friendly manner.

• Collecting tickets for admission into the Poetry Library.

• Answering questions regarding membership, event and interval times and building navigation.

• Assisting patrons with access requirements as needed.

• Assisting with live streaming and communicating information to online audience.

• Ensuring the Poetry Library is clear of any rubbish after events, and retrieving and logging any lost property.

• General event support, Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

This role is only open to current Manchester Met students who meet the criteria below:

Essential

• Are professional and have an approachable friendly demeanour

• Have strong, evidenced communication skills and excellent time-keeping

• Are able to create a good rapport with staff and members of the public

• Ability to work well with others, adapting to unexpected challenges

Desirable

• An interest in poetry, literature, and cultural events

• Experience in event support

If you have been accepted to be one of our pool of ambassadors, you will be prioritised for paid roles, working events as and when they come up.