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.
There is an opportunity for student(s) to work as Events Assistant on an upcoming event. Threads of City: Manchester Tapestry Project. This collaborative project supported by MMU staff, Manchester Histories Festival and the public which will bring together people from across our diverse city to create a large-scale textile tapestry that reflects the stories, cultures, and history that shape Manchester from its incorporation as a city in 1853 to the present: Through fabric, thread, and shared creativity, we aim to capture the spirit of unity, resilience, and identity that defines our community where it will be on show at Manchester Town Hall 2027's opening.
Duties may include:
- Maintain project timeline and milestones
- Coordinate communication between team and participants
- Organize meetings, workshops, and events
- Track and report project progress
- Build relationships with community participants
- Support inclusive and welcoming environments
- Promote events and recruit participants
- Assist with workshop preparation and materials
- Document creative processes (photos, videos, note)
- Help organize supplies
- Assist with grant and reporting needs
- Support exhibition or showcase planning
Event: This is a two-year project opening the Town Hall Sept 2027
Hours: Flexible around studies
Location: Hybrid