Valence House
Museum
London
Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Valence House
Museum reopened in 2010 following a major HLF redevelopment project. Based in
Dagenham, the Museum details the history of the local area. The Museum has
recently been described as “one of the best local history museums in
Greater London”.
Summary of
role
Valence House
Museum seeks a creative and motivated intern to devise and deliver public
events that are connected with local history. Whilst liaising with the Events
Officer based at Eastbury Manor House, Barking, the candidate will work
independently to devise a wide ranging programme of creative events that will
expand the Museum’s visitor base, whilst attracting income. These events
will vary in size, from children’s activity workshops (c20 visitors) to
popular annual events (c3000+ visitors). They will also be responsible for the
effective marketing of these events.
The
internship will commence immediately and will finish in December 2012, with the
possibility of an extension. The successful candidate will be expected to
commit to a normal working day (9:00 – 17:00), with a minimum of 3 days
per week. Some Saturday and evening working will be required.
There is no
remuneration for this position, although travelling expenses will be paid to
those travelling within the Greater London area.
Candidates
should have experience of arranging/managing public events, and experience of
working within the Heritage field is preferable. They must be motivated, have
good organisational skills, be able to meet strict deadlines, and work well
under self direction. They must have good people skills and be good at
negotiation. The candidate should have experience or knowledge of working
within restricted budgets. Basic computer skills are essential, although all
training will be provided.
The internship
is intended to benefit both VHM and the intern. This will be a very
“hands-on” internship where candidates will be gaining practical
and valuable skills for a future career in the Heritage Events field.
Closing date
for applications is 5pm 20th December 2011.
Please send a
CV and covering letter outlining relevant skills and experience, plus details
of two referees to:
Leeanne
Westwood For an informal
discussion, contact:
Valence House
Museum 020 8227 5222
Becontree
Avenue
Dagenham
RM8 3HT
Or email:
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Leeanne Westwood | Museum
Curator, Heritage Services
Valence House Museum | London
Borough of Barking and Dagenham | Becontree Avenue | Dagenham | RM8 3HT
Phone: 020 8227 5222
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