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16th January
14:00 to 16:00
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Becoming a Poetry Library Ambassador / working front of house

16th January 14:00 to 16:00
Train to become a Poetry Library ambassador and become eligible for paid roles, including: working front of house on Poetry Library events, leading tours for open days, welcoming and supporting visiting groups who run workshops and reading groups in the space.

The university employs students to work on a variety of events and this session will prepare you to apply for these roles.

Covering what to expect front of house and behind the scenes, you will gain an understanding of what it takes to put an event on in the Poetry Library space and how to run a tour.

The skills you will learn in this session will prepare you to work on a variety of events, including the Poetry Library’s varied programme and on university open days as a tour guide.

You will also get a behind the scenes picture of what it takes to set up and deliver a public event.

Associated Badges:

In A Nutshell...

  • Discover ...more about the Poetry Library programme and how you can get involved
  • Learn ... how to lead a Poetry Library tour with a variety of groups
  • Gain an understanding ... of what it takes to set up and run a public event in one of the city's cultural organisations.
  • Take away transferable skills ... that will enhance your CV when applying to work in any arts organisation.
  • Become eligible ... to work front of house at Poetry Library events and to lead tours on university open days
  • Gain Rise points ... for attending this session
  • Earn up to 4 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.

Schedule

  • place 14:00 to 16:00 on 16/01/25 - Manchester Poetry Library - Grosvenor East
    Workshop - Becoming a Poetry Library Ambassador / working front of house
    This session will teach you how to lead a Poetry Library tour and how to work with the Poetry Library team and a range of stakeholders to deliver our programme of public events.