At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate events for the Biosphere Festival while engaging with the community.
- Company: Brave Island, a passionate advocate for nature and sustainability.
- Benefits: Paid placement at £100/day, gain valuable experience in event production and marketing.
- Other info: Join a vibrant team and expand your network within the local community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on your community while celebrating nature and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Passion for nature, good communication skills, and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 22000 £ per year.
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some work experience? Would you like to see what it’s like to try out different jobs? We know it can sometimes be hard to find a job and volunteering isn’t always practical or affordable, so Brave Island is really excited to have teamed up with a range of different organisations to offer a number of paid placements.
The Biosphere Festival Coordinator Placement is a six month opportunity hosted by the Biosphere Festival, a nine-day celebration of nature and community across the whole Island with events run by a range of local organisations, now in its third year. We’re looking for a young person who is passionate about nature and sustainability and is interested in learning more about events production, community building, and marketing.
Here’s a little bit more about what the role involves, key dates and how to apply.
What’s involved:
- Programme planning – identifying potential events and organisers
- Communicating with events organisers and stakeholders, answering questions and gathering programme data
- Writing the newsletter, press releases and other external communications
- Updating the Squarespace website with events listings
- Creating social media posts and collaborating on the overall comms strategy
- Using the photo and video collection to create promotional content
This role will suit you if you…
- Are interested in nature and sustainability, especially our local Isle of Wight natural history and environment
- Have good communication skills
- Can work effectively alongside others
- Are looking to make broad connections within our local community
- Are proactive and interested in digital technology
By getting involved you could…
- Have the opportunity to expand into areas of most interest
- Learn more about marketing and promotion
- Have the opportunity to continue in this role longer term into future festivals
You will be joining a team of volunteers who run the festival, which takes place from 27th June – 5th July. The festival showcases all the brilliant work going on here that was so important in the Island getting UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status in 2019. With around 50 mostly free or low cost events to enjoy, this festival includes walks, talks, art, music, films, nature tours, citizen science, craft sessions, open days at nature sites and more.
Practical info:
This placement is open to those aged 18-25 for the duration of the placement. It is one day per week for 6 months, and paid a stipend of £100/day. This placement is based at Building 41 in Cowes (location may be negotiable). Please read the information pack below for all the practical info, and email megan@ventnorexchange.co.uk if you have any questions.
Opportunity Date & Time:
This placement starts in March, and finishes in September. The day of the week and exact time will be confirmed with you if you are selected for this role, as we will try and be accommodating of your schedule where possible.
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Learn: Paid Biosphere Festival Coordinator Placement in Cowes employer: VENTNOR EXCHANGE TRADING COMPANY LTD
Brave Island is an exceptional employer that offers a unique opportunity to engage with nature and sustainability through the Biosphere Festival Coordinator Placement. With a strong focus on community building and personal growth, employees can expect a supportive work culture, hands-on experience in event production, and the chance to make meaningful connections within the local Isle of Wight community. This role not only provides valuable skills in marketing and communication but also allows for potential long-term involvement in future festivals, making it a rewarding experience for young individuals passionate about the environment.
Contact Details:
VENTNOR EXCHANGE TRADING COMPANY LTD Recruitment Team
