Area Manager, Fine Artist and Event Lead York & Leeds

We are looking for high-energy creatives and event professionals to manage and deliver events in Leeds & York

A role with us is perfect for anybody in the arts/events industry looking for flexible work, or for someone looking for a creative role to add to their day job or studies. Evening and weekend availability is essential.

The role includes about 10-15 hours per month of patch management - including liaising with venues to secure dates and helping coordinate the team. We would also be looking for you to do at least 4-8 events per month as either an artist or event manager.

Pay for events is per event (3-4 hours) as follows: artist - £70; Event Managers/Lead - £60; where Artist/Event Manager is combined - £90. Event support - £40. You will work on a self employed basis. £25,000 pro rata. Where transporting kit, expenses are paid at HMRC rate.

You can expect to work between 2-6 events a month.

At interview you will be asked to take us through a simple painting, showing how you might present it in a fun and lighthearted manner. Training will be provided for successful candidates., Artist:

• You'll guide guests in a fun, accessible manner through paintings in under 2 hours. You'll prepare a demo canvas before events


• Set up / clean down (we provide all materials)


• Need to be confident in public speaking


Event Lead/Manager:

• You'll be responsible for the overall running and quality of the event, ensuring an excellent customer experience


• Be responsible for storing and transporting event equipment. Access to a car is essential


• Set up / clean down (we provide all materials)


As Area/Patch Manager

• You'll identify and maintain relationships with partner venues, booking dates and leading a local team


• Support local marketing and promotion
  
  High energy


• Good communication and leadership skills


• Access to a car is desirable


• Available weekday evenings and weekends
  
  https://popuppainting.com/ - PopUp Painting is the leading 'social painting' company in the UK, having painted with more than 65,000 novices in bars, restaurants and workplaces across the country since 2013.


In our events, guests are guided step-by-step through a painting with a glass of wine in one hand and a paintbrush in the other. Our experiences are all about having a good time together!