Arts Development Assistant Job Opportunity with Grizedale Forest

The Forestry Commission at Grizedale Forest are delighted to invite applications for the opportunity of Arts Development Assistant as part of the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme.

The scheme aims to springboard talented young graduates into their careers in the arts and focuses on offering opportunities for individuals from less affluent backgrounds who are least able to support themselves through unpaid internships, work experience or training.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated recent arts graduate to undertake a 12-month, entry-level placement as a key member of our small team. You will play a key role in the delivery of our Arts Development strategy and programme for 2011. This is a unique and exciting opportunity in a unique and exciting environment!

The role will be both well supported and challenging, operating in stimulating environment, assisting in the delivery of high quality and ambitious artistic work in a public forest. The context of the role will provide both a broad understanding of the wider context of the Forestry Commission and our work in the arts, as well as detailed understanding of a range of aspects of Arts Management including commissioning, curating, participatory and education work in the visual arts in a public forest environment. This opportunity is ideal for someone who meets the eligibility criteria of the scheme to gain a wide range of experiences and deep knowledge and understanding of working in the contemporary visual arts in a public context. 

Please follow this link for further information about the scheme: http://www.jerwoodcharitablefoundation.org/?lid=2175

Please follow this link for further information about Grizedale Forest: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/grizedale