Volunteering
Surface Gallery is run as a co-operative by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Volunteers at Surface Gallery take a proactive role in running the gallery, devising and delivering the exhibition programme, raising the profile of the gallery and working to develop the gallery as a significant resource. The organisation is keen to provide hands on experience for people wanting to work in the arts.
If you are interested in any volunteering opportunities download an application form and return it to the Gallery. You will be contacted to say that we have received your application form. You will then be invited to an interview to hear more about the Gallery and to assess whether volunteering is suitable for you.
We are currently recruiting for the following volunteers;
Blogger Assistant
This Blogger volunteer position requires a high - energy, self directed, deadline-orientated individual who has exceptional communication skills and is able to maintain the Surface Gallery Blog and other social networking channels. The Blogger will be responsible for research new topics of interest in and around Nottingham, related to the arts.
(Download full job description:Surface_Gallery_Blogger_JD.doc)
Marketing and PR Assistants
Marketing & PR assistants are responsible for promotion of the gallery with the view of raising the profile of the organisation. General tasks will include writing and editing press releases, exhibitions listings, mail outs etc., managing and updating social media sites, organising press for exhibitions and researching and developing new marketing strategies.
(Download full job description: Marketing_and_PR_Assistant_JD.doc)
Graphic Design Assistants
As a team within Marketing, Graphic Design assistants are responsible for any design work and branding in the organisation. This includes designing flyers and posters for exhibitions and events and other promotional material as required for Surface Gallery, working on specific projects that arise and organising the print and distribution of marketing material. An understanding in the current design software such as Adobe, Indesign, is preferable.
(Download full job description: Marketing_and_PR_Assistant_JD.doc)
Community and Engagement Assistants
Community and Engagement assistants will work closely with the coordinator to develop new ideas and strategies for audience and community engagement within the organisation. The role will include researching, writing and developing an Education Programme, and coordinating events, talks and tours.
(Download full job description:Community_and_Engagement_Assistant_JD.doc)
Technical Assistants
As a Technical assistant in the Gallery you will work as part of a team to help with the installation of exhibitions and other technical projects within the building. You will be assisting artists in the installation of work, building and maintaining false walls, platforms, plinths etc, erecting display shelves, hanging work sometimes large scale, and ensuring risk assessments are carried out for each project.
(Download full job description: Technical_Assistant_JD.doc)
Funding Assistants
As a Funding assistant you will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at developing the organisation. Tasks will include researching new funding streams and available opportunities, writing applications, attaining sponsorship and developing new contacts.
(Download full job description: Funding_Assistant_JD.doc)
If you are interested in any of the roles above and joining the gallery please download an application form (Surface_Gallery_new_Volunteer_Application_Form_(4).doc) and return to surfacegallery@googlemail.com