Raising Creative Aspirations

As a small rural-based charity, BlueBoxt is delighted to be part of Youth Music's Incubator Fund programme. Our project is backed by Youth Music thanks to players of the People's Post Code Lottery.

We are seeking to provide quality work placements over six to twelve months for young people who are aged between 18 and 25 years old. If you identify as Disabled, the age range could be extended.

From November 2023, we will be offering four quality professional office and/or homeworking freelance contracts with mentoring support and opportunities to develop personal projects. You will also support the organisation to deliver its annual programme of festivals, events and activities for all ages.

Each role will be a munimum of 350 hours of paid work - an average of one day per week over a six to twelve month period.

The application process is open now and submissions will be considered on a rolling basis, subject to available vacancies.

There will be three stages to the recruitment process:

1) an informal conversation/ video chat with the project lead where you can share your ideas and discuss the job roles available. It is a great opportunity to find out if the organisation will be a good fit for you.

2) you will be invited to prepare a written or recorded expression of interest which explains your career goals, project aspirations, skills and experience. We will work with you and provide the support you need to achieve this.

3) if selected, candidates will be invited to attend a relaxed interview. This will be in person or a video call with representatives from our Trustees and Youth Voice Steering Group.

Each candidate will be considered on their own merits in the order applications are received.

Frequenctly Asked Questions...

This will be my first job so I don't have a lot of experience - is it worth me applying?
Yes, we understand how difficult (and terrifying) it is when starting to build your career. Our placements include regular mentoring and support so we can help you every step of the way. We want you to succeed and enjoy your time with us.

I don't drive - is this a problem?
Not at all. Our placements are perfect for working from home. For some activities it can be better to meet in person but we can look at the best way to do this together as the need arises.   

I didn't do very well at school so I don't have great qualifications - does this matter?
It is never too late! School isn't for everyone and should not stop you achieving great things. We can help provide the training and support you need to complete a placement with us.

I am a graduate looking to develop specific skills - can you help?
Yes, each of our placements are designed to develop you as an individual and boost your future employability. Together, we will agree what areas of work you will undertake that help us as an organisation and provide the experience you need to build your portfolio of evidence.

What kind of projects might I be working on?
Current examples include,

> Giving our websites a fresh look. Helping to update the content and structure of the site.

> Managing our facebook and Instagram pages for the different activities and events we offer.

> Creating a contact directory for theatre and arts venues who host productions.

> Designing our next Newsletter.

> Preparing music tracks for performance.

> Recording and editing our next CD.

> Coordinating one of our festivals of creative projects.

I'm not really sure what job I am interested - is there someone I can talk to about my options?
Yes, our placements really are that flexible so you can experience what it is like to work in the performing arts and creative industries. We are happy to mix and match the job roles to best fit your career goals and aspirations.

It sounds too good to be true - what's the catch?
There are none. Our requests are simple - we are looking for trustworthy individuals who want to succeed and who are as excited as we are about the performing arts and the work placements we have available.

We have helped lots of young people to improve as performers and individuals, decide on their study and career options and we want to help you too.

So the question is "Do YOU want to develop a great working relationship with US and see where it leads?"

Current Vacancies

Freelance Creatives - Music Industries [18-25 years] (BCPA-RCA01)

LAST UPDATED: 07/11/23

THERE ARE CURRENTLY FOUR VACANCIES AVAILABLE.

We have an exciting opportunity for young people aged from 18 to 25 years who are interested in developing their creative ideas and career potential in the music industries. If you identify as Disabled, the age range could be extended.

Who we are...

BlueBoxt Creative and Performing Arts is a Charity based in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. We deliver Wensleydale Community Arts and Leyburn Jazz Festivals as well as various educational activities and performance events throughout the year.

Who we would like to work with...

We are looking for motivated young people to join our 'Raising Creative Aspirations Project'. Potential applicants will work with us to create modular job roles that supports them in developing their skills and ideas.

For example, it might be a combination of event and project administration; finance and business planning; marketing and digital media; live sound and music production; performance and music leading/tuition or something completely different.

You might be

• a singer/songwriter looking to grow your audience and release your music,
• a web designer wanting to work with musicians to promote their brand,
• passionate about music and organising gigs and events,
• interested in working as part of a small team to deliver a festival,
• a photographer looking to expand into filming music videos,
• a fashion designer/ maker with an interest in stage and performance clothing,
• interested in lighting design and/or live sound engineering. 

The list is endless!

About the job roles

The posts are designed to support you in growing your career and employability. You might already be doing work and volunteering which is supporting this so we are offering freelance contracts with flexible hours to fit in with other commitments you might have.

We offer office and/or home working arrangements. To get the most out of the experience being an integral part of the team in person will help, but we understand that we are based in rural North Yorkshire so this might not be a practical solution.

Mentoring and wellbeing support is available as well as time to develop your personal projects.

We aim to contract a minimum of 350 hours of work over a 6-12 month period so you get the most experience possible from your time with us. We are a Living Wage Employer - £11.50p/h.

Recruiting is on a rolling basis until the available posts are filled.

How to apply...

• Send a text message to: Colin Bailey - 07711211169

• Send a message using the contact box opposite

• You can email your CV to: admin@blueboxt.org

We can then arrange to have a chat and decide which placement might be a good opportunity for you.

Got a query? Interested in applying? You can contact using the form below or email admin@blueboxt.org