About BLOCK T
BLOCK T is an independent cultural and social enterprise and a one stop shop for all things creative, focusing in particular on promoting and hosting artistic enterprise, and collaborating closely with the local community through training and cultural events. Over BLOCK T’s first six years, we have provided 95 studios to new artists, hosted street galleries and large exhibitions, and cultivated strong relationships with other arts organisations, local business associations, and academic institutions. Our activities have supported over 800 creative professionals, our internship programme has facilitated over 6,000 hours of mentorship, and we have acted as an incubator for creative businesses that have generated 400 project-based jobs and 50 permanent jobs over the last six years. We have held over 250 public events that have engaged with over 150,000 members of the community in Dublin.
More information about us can be found here
What's Involved
As BLOCK T's digital marketing co-ordinator, you will be assisting in developing online PR and marketing campaigns/strategies for BLOCK T's Skillsets range of creative courses and workshops. Your main role will be to promote Skillsets by increasing the organisations' online presence and reach. You will be working closely with the artspace director, and with the studio members/tutors, to diversify and extend the Skillsets brand. Click here for further information on our Skillsets Workshops and Courses.
What's required for this position
Digital Marketing Strategies / Social Media Management / Graphic Design / Photography
- Advocacy/ Lobbyist
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Education/ Training
- Personable Skills
- PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 5hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
BLOCK T Studios, 8 Basin View, Dublin 8
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Benefit from working as part of a creative collective, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the creative life of the city. Volunteering with us allows you full access to the art space, with all the benefits of our full-time studio members
Getting there
Luas Red Line (Fatima Stop), Google maps - http://bit.ly/2kFTiP4
