Paid Internship Opportunity

Dumfries & Galloway Creative Showcase 
​Paid Internship Opportunity 
 
Supported by the Holywood Trust, DG Unlimited (DGU) is looking for an inspiring 21–25 year old with exhibition and events organisation and project management skills.   They will be part of the team delivering a fantastic showcase of the best of our region’s artists and creative sector to the outside world at this year’s Royal Highland Agricultural Show Scotland (RHASS).
 
Our RHASS Creative Showcase Intern is a paid, commissioned role of  £3,300 (40 days over 4 months, with a daily fee of £82.50 inclusive of travel & subsistence costs) – we believe in valuing creative practitioners’ time and experience at whatever stage of their creative development.  
 
Background
Each year the RHASS is responsible for running The Royal Highland Show – one of the UK’s premier agricultural shows.  It is one of Scotland's most iconic events, showcasing the very best of farming, food and rural life.  It’s a great day out for everyone of all ages and a chance to get up close to the country's top-quality livestock, taste exceptional food and drink and experience rural living at its most vibrant.
 
This year is the Show’s 180th Anniversary.  It will be held at Ingleston, Edinburgh, from 18 – 21st June 2020,and is to be hosted by Dumfries and Galloway.  
 
What will our Intern do?
This is a varied and exciting opportunity which includes mentoring from experienced professionals; we are looking for our intern to contribute to planning, coordination, delivery, installation and promotion across all aspects of D & G’s Creative Showcase which includes:

• Commissioning, co-ordination and installation - 2 x art interventions and 2 x exhibitions;
• ‘Live’ project for D & G College and SRUC students - design a poster to promote D & G’s creative showcase;
• Schools Art Competition - Theme: 2020, Year of Scotland’s Coasts and Waters – artwork or designs for tile installation;
• Written on the Landscape – Wigtown Festival Company (WFC) will curate a series of mini-events which will include a day of storytelling for schools and families attending RHASS;

• Schools Creative Writing Competition - WFC will also support an associated short story competition. 

Top skills required

1. Attention to Detail: you have to be able to create and follow comprehensive check lists, to-do-lists and itineraries.
2. Communication: you need to have strong people skills – the ability to interact with and speak to a wide variety of people on a daily basis.
3. Problem-solving: you must be able to think on your feet and make quick decisions when unforeseen challenges arise.
4. Multi-tasking: you have to be able to juggle a lot and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
5. Time management: skilfully budgeting your time against priorities is essential.

 
Why Be Involved?
 
DGU values diversity and does not discriminate, welcoming applications from as diverse a range of young people as possible.  The opportunity will enable you to:

• Build your profile and provide an opportunity to evidence your professional development for future projects;
• Be connected to a wide network of creative organisations, local government staff and other key organisations.

 
Get in touch if you:

• Have a minimum of 2 years-experience working/volunteering within an arts organisation or working/volunteering at arts events and festivals;
• Are a self-motivated, creative individual with an ability to work on your own initiative, be part of a small team and work to deadlines;
• Have excellent time-management and admin/organisational skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop or similar software/publishing packages;
• Are very familiar with IT, social media, the web.
• Are able to get out and about across the region and beyond.

 
For more information or to request an expression of interest form, please email maggie.dgu@gmail.com
 
How to Apply
 
Completed expression of interest forms should be submitted to maggie.dgu@gmail.com  before 12 noon on Monday 2nd March – make it as creative as you are; Be Unlimited!
 
We will inform shortlisted applicants by noon on Tuesday 3rd March, meet with all those shortlisted on Friday 6th March and have our Creative Intern  in place by Week beginning 16th March.