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We are actively recruiting for passionate and inspiring staff, trustees, freelancers and volunteers that reflect our work and the experiences and backgrounds of our audiences.
Do you think you’d be a perfect addition? Get in touch with the team.
Marketing Coordinator
Burnley Youth Theatre is recruiting a full time Marketing Coordinator to deliver all marketing activity across Burnley Youth Theatre’s programme of work guided by the Artistic Producer.
We are looking for a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills, a strong attention to detail and a good eye for design.
We welcome applications from candidates who have experience of creating content for social media, are able to write effective copy for a range of contexts and have an understanding of how to build relationships with engaged and new audiences.
No two days are the same at Burnley Youth Theatre, it is a dynamic and exciting place to work and during your time with us you will be supported to develop your career and next steps.
Burnley Youth Theatre is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in our workforce and organisation. We positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly applicants under-represented in the arts workforce, including, but not limited to, applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, applicants who are LGBTQ+, applicants who identify as having a disability and applicants from lower socio-economic communities.
If you would like to be considered for the role please send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@burnleyyouththeatre.org
Deadline for applications is Tuesday 14th May 2024 at 10am
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 21st May 2024
Production Assistant – Volunteer Opportunity for ages 16+
Burnley Youth Theatre is looking for a Production Assistant to join the creative team for our summer production of “The Secret Garden”
This volunteer opportunity is perfect for someone who would love to learn from an experienced director and creative team. Finding out what it takes to bring a script alive from rehearsals, set, props, tech and much more.
You do not need to know lots about the arts or have experience to get involved as long as you’re passionate then you will fit right in.
Ideally you will be able available for the following:
Production Week: Monday 8th – Thursday 11th July 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Performance date: Saturday 13th July – 12pm – 10pm
Rehearsals: Wednesday 5:30pm – 7:30pm + Sunday 12:30pm -5pm ( You will not be expected to be available every week)
How to apply?
Please fill in the short google form below to show interest:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNs4yhqzGXo5_ZNxdpddJWObhcphXxXGpd47x8-HWncZFPow/viewform
Deadline for Applications:
Friday 17th May at 10am
Please note The Secret Garden is a youth theatre production – the cast is made up of school years 3-6
Casual Front Of House Worker
Join our Casual Front of House Team!
In this role you will work mainly at the front desk, welcoming visitors to our venue and dealing with customers and enquiries.
Due to being a designated key holder, applicants must be aged 18+.
Please complete the form below and a member of staff will be in touch when we have opportunities available.
Volunteer Opportunities
Since Burnley Youth Theatre was established in 1973, volunteers have been a vital part of our team.
You do not need to know lots about the arts to get involved, as long as you’re passionate then you will fit right in.
We have volunteer opportunities in workshop, front of house, marketing and more!
If you want to start volunteering at BYT. Please fill in the application form below to find out more.
Please email laura.simpson@burnleyyouththeatre.org if you have any questions.