23rd of October, 2017

We are recruiting!

 

We are looking for a dynamic Office Assistant to provide effective support to the team in the delivery of our extensive programme of youth circus. The work entails dealing with queries from stakeholders and customers about classes and one-off gigs, carrying data entry for registrars, monitoring statistics and other as required for funding purposes, assisting with with social media up-dates.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and a strong team player with:

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Professional telephone manner

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage priorities

Excellent IT skills

 

Job title: Office Assistant

Place of work: Hammersmith, London

Contract: Part time, 12 hours per week, over 4 days

Salary: £10 per hour

Duration: 5 months, with the possibility to extend pending funding applications

To apply, please send a letter of motivation letter of 2 pages maximum and your resume to :

Job description Office Assistant

Freelance practitioners

We are also looking at expanding our pool of freelance circus teachers for the delivery of our extensive programme of youth circus in West London.

We are looking for enthusiastic practitioners, passionate for circus arts, and with a proven track record of quality teaching in a participatory, inclusive setting. In addition to circus and movement based skills, practitioners must hold a valid DBS check. A valid and clean driver’s license will provide more opportunities as AFIC delivers its programme in various locations, travelling by van with equipment.

The work involves teaching weekly sessions in various schools and community centres, but also contributes to creating performance activity for young people, in particular our Troupe of young performers.

For more information, please contact Esther Gagne at

 

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