The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
Manchester School of Architecture is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated student to contribute to the organisation of the 2025 Degree Show, which will open in early June. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in curating and developing a large-scale exhibition while navigating the complexities involved in such a project.
The successful candidate(s) will be involved in all aspects of the exhibition’s planning and execution, from spatial organisation and logistics to collaborating with key stakeholders, including the faculty’s gallery team, atelier leads from the Department of Architecture, and students across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate(s) will support various aspects of the Degree Show within the Architecture department, with tasks including but not limited to:
- Developing a floor plan for the exhibition layout.
- Creating a timeline and schedule for the setup, opening, and takedown of the show.
- Managing logistics, such as sourcing materials, arranging deliveries, and overseeing storage.
- Acting as a liaison between students, faculty members, and other stakeholders.
- Preparing and distributing guidelines on exhibition requirements.
- Responding to queries from students and staff.
- Assisting in the construction and assembly of exhibition structures, including partitions, plinths, and signage.
- Organising and labelling student work to ensure proper placement within the exhibition.
- Troubleshooting last-minute issues that may arise during the setup phase.
- Assisting with the dismantling of the exhibition after its conclusion.
The nature and scope of tasks may vary depending on when the student joins the project.
Dates: 1 April 2025 to 18 July 2025.
Hours of Work: Up to 6 per week, if required based on the schedule with fluctuating workloads - some weeks will be highly intensive, while others may be lighter.
Details of briefing/training: 1 hour briefing meeting ahead of starting the role