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 which will be available over the next two years.
The Museum Assistant Placement is a six month opportunity hosted by Brading Roman Villa. We’re looking for a young person interested in learning more about working within a museum. The placement holder will learn about the different roles involved in running a small museum such as education, events, and marketing.
Here’s a little bit more about what the role involves, key dates and how to apply.
What’s involved?
- Supporting with Education and Outreach such as Schools and Community Projects
- Shadowing during school visits
- Assisting with setting up a new Youth Panel
- Shadowing Museum Guides to take tours
- Supporting with marketing by writing blogs and social media posts
- Assisting with running events
- Contributing ideas towards the shop and cafe
By getting involved, you could…
- Gain valuable experience from one of the Island’s main heritage attractions
- Learn more about the various jobs within a small museum
- Try out different roles to find out which type of career interests you
- Gain valuable skills across areas such as education and outreach, marketing, and events which you can take forward into future roles
- Have the opportunity to expand areas of this role depending on your interests
This role will suit you if you…
- Have a keen interest in heritage and local history
- Are interested in learning more about working within a museum
- Enjoy learning new skills and gathering knowledge
- Are able to take initiative and contribute ideas
- Enjoy meeting new and different people and working as part of a team
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 you will be paid a stipend of £100/day. This placement is based at Brading Roman Villa. Please read the information pack below for all the practical info, and email megan@ventnorexchange.co.uk if you have any questions. Please answer all questions below to apply, if you have a CV you would like to upload feel free using the choose file button, but you don’t have to.
Opportunity Date & Time: This placement starts at the beginning of July, and finishes at the end of December. 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, however it will be a midweek day.
