Trainee Enabler Job Description

Duration: Wednesday 24th July to 30st August 2019

Hours: 16 days over the summer holiday period approx. 9.15am – 5.10pm

Salary: £4.50p.h

Location: Successful candidates will be located at Thinktank, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery or our Heritage Sites

Job Role:

You will receive on-the-job training to develop transferable skills, whilst also being an important part of the Museum Enabler team over the busy summer period. You will ensure that all visitors enjoy their visit and help enhance their experience through events and activities.

At Thinktank, you will be working alongside the Museum Enabler team. You will be trained to explain the science and history of objects and exhibits as well as assisting with activities.

At Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery you will work alongside the Museum Enabler team showcasing exhibits such as Home of Metal and assisting with activities for the public.

At our Heritage Sites you will support exciting summer holiday events and activities across Aston Hall, Blakeley Hall, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Sarehole Mill and Soho House while receiving training in our food and retail outlets. Successful applicants will be required to travel between different heritage sites as required.

Skills you will need include:

• Team player • Communication • Confidence • Eloquence • Enthusiasm • Outgoing • Ability to follow instructions • Listening skills • Courtesy • Patience • Common sense • Engagement with peers • Engagement with staff • Punctuality

How to apply:

If you are 16 or 17 and live or study in Birmingham please email [email protected] to receive an application form or visit our website. The closing date for completed applications is Monday 10th June at midday.

Interviews are planned to take place between Monday 1st July and Sunday 7th July.

This is a paid traineeship aimed at helping local young people start a career within the cultural sector at your local museum.