Jobs

Recruiting now for 2010 Festival

We are now recruiting staff for the 2010 Science Festival. If you are available between 3-17 April and are keen to be part of one of the greatest Science Festivals, take a look at the positions we have on offer:

Science Communicators (Daily rate £47)

We are now recruiting people to work as science communicators running practical workshops at our family venue. We are looking for outgoing people who are excellent communicators and who enjoy working with parents and children aged 3-12 years. Previous experience is not necessary; knowledge and an interest in science or technology is useful but not a requirement. An ability to work hard and retain your sense of humour is essential.

To apply, please complete the EISF application form and email to: zoe@scifest.co.uk or send to Zoë Squair, Festival Staff Coordinator at the address below.

Science-Communicators-Job-Description-2010.doc (MS Word Document - 1.15Mb)

EISF-Science-Communicator-Application-Form-2010.doc (MS Word Document - 1.20Mb)

Closing Date: 26 February 2010

Box Office and Front of House Staff (£5.80ph)

We are looking for friendly, organised and reliable staff with excellent customer service skills to work as Box Office and Front of House staff at City Art Centre and at venues for the Big Ideas programme. You will be vital members of the team at the Edinburgh International Science Festival. Working at City Art Centre will involve a great deal of interaction with families, who may have a wide range of requests and needs.

To apply, please complete the EISF application form and email to sarah@scifest.co.uk or send to Sarah Blackwell, Box Office and Front of House Manager at the address below.

BO-FOH-Asst-Job-Description.doc (MS Word Document - 1.16Mb)

EISF-Box-Office-FOH-Application-Form-2010.doc (MS Word Document - 1.20Mb)

Closing Date: 26 February 2010

As we receive a high volume of applications it can be difficult to reply to everyone, therefore, if you have not heard from us by Monday 15 March unfortunately on this occasion you have been unsuccessful in your application.

If sending a postal application please send it to the address below:

Edinburgh International Science Festival
Suite 1, Mitchell House
5 Mitchell Street
Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 7BD

Contact Tel: 0131 553 0320

Please visit our Volunteers Page to view further opportunities with Edinburgh International Science Festival