Purpose Of The Role

We are looking for creative artists/facilitators who work with young people to take a creative and practical role in the delivery of our Creative Engagement projects ‘Open Space’ and ‘Summer Hubs’. Working in consultation with the Director of Creative Engagement, one will be developing and leading high-quality and engaging Creative Engagement initiatives in partnership with Flintshire Social Services. These projects will build on Theatr Clwyd’s reputation for excellence creative learning, and meaningful engagement.

About Us

Theatr Clwyd is a cultural hub, producing world-class theatre in the hills of North Wales. Since 1976 we have been serving our communities and delivering the highest quality theatre and arts experience for the people of North Wales and beyond.

Our mission is increasingly important to us in all that we do.

To make the world a happier place, one moment at a time.

We are fortunate enough to be one of very few theatres in the UK to build sets, make costumes, paint scenery and create props inhouse. These essential theatre making skills ensure that we can push theatrical boundaries to create stunning shows from the seed of a writer’s imagination. Since 2018 this has been recognised by the theatre industry with awards from UK Theatre, The Stage and the Olivier’s.

The development of theatre makers in our community is key to sustaining Wales and the UK’s cultural sector. We have spaces for writers and companies dovetailed with technical apprenticeships and trainee directors to create a building which supports emerging creatives in developing artistic excellence.

We use our skills to underpin social transformation in our communities. We creatively address social and educational challenges such as youth justice while bridging social and economic divides. We recognise the immediate impact and long term benefits the arts can provide to aid psychological and physical wellbeing. We collaborate with Wales’ largest NHS health board and local social services to meet the challenges facing health and social care by supporting our communities.

We have a recent annual turnover of around £7m and are funded by a combination of Arts Council Wales, Flintshire County Council, box office ticket sales, commercial income and fundraising from individuals, trusts and foundations and corporate sponsorship.

Job Description

Hours: 10am-4pm Mon – Fri. Training week 25^th Aug (1 week) start date: 8^th Aug (3 weeks)
Salary: £570 per week
Team: Creative Engagement
Responsible to: Creative Engagement Producer
Responsible for: N/A
Closing Date: Wednesday 29th June 2022

Duties and Responsibilities

The program

Summer of Fun HUBS

The SUMMER HUB program is for young people who are referred through Flintshire Social Services and are aged 5-14 years old. We will provide 60 places for these young people who will be offered a three-week continuous place. We have established a unique way of working with young people over the past 3 years and summer hubs provide a creative space and valued support for vulnerable young people in the local area. All sessions will be delivered bilingually, and food will be provided for all.

NEW OPEN SPACE

OPEN SPACE is a NEW pilot project for young people aged 14-25 who ‘hang out’ in Mold Town centre and don’t have much to do. The concerns of young peoples mental health has grown in contextual importance given the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on learners, the impact of which ‘has been particularly acute for disadvantaged and vulnerable learners’ (Wales Centre for Public Policy, 2022). This project highlights how the creative workshops, developed over recent years at Theatr Clwyd can help to address the impact of mental health on young people.

Duties and Responsibilities

Projects and workshops

• To facilitate creative workshops with young people
• To deliver high standard arts activity with community that might not of participated in arts activity before
• To Listen, respect and making high standard performance/sharing/installations with young people
• To encourage and nurture Creative Engagement participants of all ages, building a warm yet professional rapport with all young people
• To act as the public face of Theatr Clwyd’s Creative Engagement programme to teachers, parents, community groups and artists alongside the other Creative Engagement Associates
• To assist the Creative Engagement Coordinator in producing digital resources, providing information about workshop content as required
• To act in accordance with Theatr Clwyd’s policies in working with children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Under the direction of the Director of Creative Engagement, to have responsibility for committing expenditure within defined limits
• To build relationships with community

Person Specification

Essential

• • Experience in delivering creative (any art form) workshops to a wide variety of ages (5–25-year-olds) and backgrounds
  • Significant experience working with community.
  • An energetic and inspiring presence, with the ability to lead and motivate people of all ages who may not be confident or engaged.
  • Facilitation skills, with a proven ability to use methodical, creative and results led working methods.
  • Highly experienced and knowledgeable in art specialist’s practice.
  • Knowledge or willingness to learn about the community local to Theatr Clwyd.
  • Knowledge and the ability to deal sensitively with issues relating to diversity and access.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to relate to a wide variety of people.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
  • DBS check.
  • A commitment to artistic excellence.

Desirable

• • Knowledge of theatre and other art forms within the UK generally and Wales specifically.
  • Fluent Welsh, both written and spoken

Your Team

The Creative Engagement Department at Theatr Clwyd is the hub for the work we do with young people, disenfranchised groups and the wider community. The vision for the department aims to deliver a programme of work that harnesses the transformational power of the performing arts, and the arts more widely, to provide creative learning and community engagement of the highest possible standard.