'Exciting', 'Exhilarating', 'Exhausting'.

Working as a Festival Assistant is all of the above, according to people who have done it.

We are looking for a group of proactive, energetic, go-getting people to take on the role when the British Science Festival visits Aberdeen in September 2012.

During the week you will have the opportunity to hear about the very latest research in all areas of science, help out with fun, hands-on activities and help people from all over the UK to enjoy the variety of events on offer.

There are various vacancies to fill.

Event Assistant

Event assistants will work in teams of 2, with one assistant providing AV and IT support for events and one providing customer service support. Event Assistants will work at several different events during the day and may be required for evening events.

Press Office Assistant

The Press Office is a busy and sometimes pressured environment, where science journalists from the UK and abroad attend press conferences, interview speakers and file copy each day. The Press Office role will not include working at the weekend.

Secondary Schools Programme Assistant

This role may involve 2 days at Banff and Buchan College in Fraserburgh. You will meet and greet school groups, ensuring that they can get to their allocated workshops and find key areas for lunch and refreshments. You may be required to assist the workshop providers with their activities. 

Box Office Assistant

As the front of house for the Festival you will be required to have a very customer focussed attitude and the ability to learn and retain information about the programme. You will use a bespoke online event system to extract information and find out the most up to date status of events.

Speakers’ Lounge Assistant

The Speakers’ Lounge is the hub of the Festival for event organisers and speakers. Here they can use the computers providers, get refreshments, relax and meet other people taking part in the Festival. We need three assistants to work in here on a rota system.

To apply for any of the roles detailed above please download further details about the roles then fill in the online application form.

Primary School Programme and Family Activity Weekend

There are also Festival Assistant vacancies within the TechFest section of the British Science Festival, this includes the Primary School Programme and the Family Activity Weekend at the Beach Ballroom and Beach Leisure Centre.  TechFest Festival Assistants will have a variety of roles which may include presenting/assisting hands-on workshops, ushering pupils and the public throughout venues, and being part of the hospitality team. 
For more information on these positions please visit the TechFest website http://www.techfestsetpoint.org.uk/tis/assistants/

 

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Terms and conditions

You can choose to be paid an hourly rate or to have accommodation and food provided. (Please note this does not apply to TechFest Assistants)

The British Science Association is an equal opportunities employer and a company committed to diversity.  The British Science Association is committed to the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees irrespective of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ex-offending background or any other potentially discriminating factor.

 

Only applicants who have a legal right to work within the UK will be considered.