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Marketing & Projects Internship, Magpie Dance

  •  London
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes February 13, 2025
  •  Karis Barlow
  •  karisbarlow@magpiedance.org.uk
  • #Dance

Description

Job Summary

Magpie Dance is excited to employ a Marketing & Projects Intern for twelve-month paid internship starting in March 2025. We are looking for someone who is passionate about our work to provide inclusive dance opportunities to young people with learning disabilities.

Job Description

Magpie Dance is excited to be joining up with The Jack Petchey Foundation Internship programme to hire a Marketing & Projects Intern. By giving charities a grant to help fund an intern, the programme gives organisations in London and Essex valuable support to help them achieve their mission. There will be access to a £1,000 training bursary to enable the successful candidate to develop in areas they are interested in. They will also be matched with a mentor from another organisation for professional development support.

The Marketing & Projects Intern will provide admin support for the Leadership and Senior Management team and the Operations Coordinator with Magpie Dance's Youth program, as well as supporting in delivery of marketing activity and supporting development (fundraising). They will assist the Magpie Dance's Projects Manager in coordinating and supporting the delivery of Magpie Dance's Artistic theme including events, out-reach work and performances.

The role will be able to access, and be part, of Magpie Dance's partnerships and collaborations which have recently included The Royal Opera House, English National Ballet, Boy Blue and Akram Khan Company. We expect this position to network in the dance and charity industry; making new connections and attending trips and performances. Alongside this, the Marketing & Projects Intern will have the opportunity to receive professional development from all of Magpie Dance's team members, especially in areas that they may want to develop, as well as mentoring in practical sessions.

Job Requirements

  • Experience working/volunteering with people with learning disabilities.
  • Passionate about creating equal opportunities for young people
  • A positive, proactive and can-do attitude
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Experience in basic flyer design to promote projects
  • Friendly and professional on the telephone and in person
  • Exceptional multidisciplinary IT skills in Word, Excel, and internet use, plus social media and blogging skills
  • Good understanding of the recent developments in arts marketing practice, including online marketing
  • Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues
  • An independent self-starter; highly motivated to complete the tasks in hand
  • Excellent consistent attention to detail

Job Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

  • Support and promote the work of Magpie Dance wherever possible, attending events and performances as required

  • Attendance at Magpie Dance team meetings, taking accurate minutes

  • To support the Operations Coordinator in organising all youth special projects.

Marketing and development:

  • Support with the creation and coordination of content

  • Ensuring on brand and relevant messaging and tone across a variety of stakeholders

  • To support in creating the digital and social media content strategy

  • In consultation with the Fundraising and Development Manager, look into individual giving and promote and develop Magpie Dance's Friends Scheme

Projects and performances:

  • Supporting the Projects Manager, monitoring the smooth delivery of each project

  • Reporting regularly on progress of the project and attending meetings as required

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How to Apply

To apply for the role of Marketing & Projects Intern with Magpie Dance, please:

Head over to our website to find the Application Documents.

Fill in the application form and return to Karis Barlow, Operations Co-ordinator at The Magpie Dance Office at Community House in Bromley or by email to [email protected] quoting ‘Marketing & Projects Intern’ in the subject line. For other options, please click the link to our website.

Deadline - applications must be received by close of day on Thursday 13th February.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to interviews w/c 24th February and the start date is Monday 24th March.

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