Edinburgh Fringe - Street Team Staff
Job Title: Street Team Staff
Rate of Pay: £15/hr
Dates of Work: 31st July – 25th August
Available Contracts: Multiple shifts available between 4pm and 9pm, flexible but mostly running for two hours per day except 12th and 19th August.
Role
- Flyering around central Edinburgh, promoting BIGHEAD-produced shows.
- Chatting to members of the public about the shows we're promoting.
- Ability to think strategically to support the promotion of specific shows.
Person Specification
- Infectious enthusiasm.
- Extremely friendly and confident.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Keen interest in comedy.
Staff Benefits
- Free entry to shows at Underbelly and Assembly venues (subject to availability)
- Staff discount at Underbelly and Assembly bars
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
We ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable.
We expect employees to support these commitments and to assist in their realisation.
How To Apply
To apply for this position, please email a CV and cover letter to charlie@bigheadcomedy.com
This role will be recruited on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested.
Edinburgh Fringe - Show Technician
Job Title: Technician
Rate of Pay: £550 flat fee (plus additional fees of £25 per show if extra performances added)
Dates of Work: 1st - 25th August (not 12th or 19th) (Plus one tech rehearsal tbc 29th - 31st July)
Role
- Working with performer and venue technician on set-up of show technical equipment.
- Operating lighting and sound tech for all performances of one show.
- Assisting in daily turnaround before and after show.
- Keeping full record of all information regarding show operation including cue sheets and any other paperwork required.
- Ensuring that all backstage facilities and equipment are maintained to the highest standard.
- Ensuring health and safety standards set by venue are adhered to correctly.
Person Specification
- Experience of working as a technician in either a professional or academic environment.
- Good knowledge of theatrical technology including rigging and programming of lighting desks.
- Good working knowledge of health and safety in a theatrical environment.
- Comfortable working at height.
Staff Benefits
- Free entry to shows at Assembly and Underbelly venues (subject to availability)
- Staff discount at Assembly and Underbelly venues
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
We ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable.
We expect employees to support these commitments and to assist in their realisation.
How To Apply
To apply for this position, please email a CV and cover letter to charlie@bigheadcomedy.com
This role will be recruited on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested.
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