Jobs and Opportunities

Burnley Youth Theatre has a small team of permanent, casual and freelance staff who all work together to deliver a fantastic programme of work for local children, young people and families.

We want to get as many people involved in our work as possible and here you will find the latest job vacancies, freelance opportunities, training opportunities and volunteering opportunities.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and disabled people are currently under-represented within our organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from BAME and disabled applicants. All appointments will be made on merit.

Job Vacancies

Trustee

Burnley Youth Theatre are looking for new Trustees to join us as we enter an ambitious new phase for our organisation. Trustees will be expected to support us to thrive and grow in this new, exciting and ever changing world.

Find out more here

Freelance Opportunities

We currently have a pool of freelance artists who work with us to deliver creative projects with our Youth Theatre, in schools and in outreach settings. If you are interested in being a part of our freelance pool, please send your CV and expression of interest to:

Youth Theatre, Schools & Outreach
karen.metcalfe@burnleyyouththeatre.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Volunteers

Unfortunately due to current government Covid 19 guidelines we aren’t able to have volunteers this season. Please check here for change so you have the most up-to-date information.

We are always interested in having new adult volunteers work with us to support our work with children, young people and families. Opportunities available are:

Chaperoning children during productions
Working front of house
Administration and marketing support
Fundraising (individually or as part of a group)
Set building
Maintenance of our building and grounds including gardening

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Burnley Youth Theatre, please contact karen.metcalfe@burnleyyouththeatre.org

Please note that all volunteers aged 18 and over will be required to undergo a DBS check which will be provided by Burnley Youth Theatre

Youth Volunteers

Unfortunately due to current government Covid 19 guidelines we aren’t able to have volunteers this season. Please check here for change so you have the most up-to-date information.

We encourage any young person aged 11 and over to volunteer with us. We offer incentives for young people volunteering with us including the opportunity to complete an Arts Award accreditation. Volunteer hours can also count towards a Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering Award. Opportunities available are:

Creative Volunteer Team – supporting workshops and productions
Technical Team -supporting sound, lighting and backstage for productions
Creative Media Team – using digital media to document and promote events online
Fundraising Team – raising money to support Burnley Youth Theatre activities including bag packs and organising fundraising events
Operational Support – supporting front of house and marketing

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Burnley Youth Theatre, please contact karen.metcalfe@burnleyyouththeatre.org