Experience Opportunity

Mentorship

WorkUp has teamed up with The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh to offer 3 mentorship opportunities for people local to Edinburgh and the surrounded areas

Careers we are focusing: Marketing, Producing, Fundraising, Creative Learning and Technical Theatre

What you will receive on the mentorship

  • Mentoring runs between April and October 2025.
  • Mentored by one creative for the duration of the program.
  • You will meet your mentor in person, once a month for 6 consecutive months (At a mutually convenient time/date).
  • Includes a full days pay to shadow your mentor for a day.
  • You will have ongoing guidance and mentoring with WorkUp monthly, alongside your mentorship.
    This includes, receiving tailored advice from industry professionals to navigate career goals and development.
  • Enhanced Industry Exposure: Gain direct insights and practical experience through shadowing and external outings related to personal interests.
  • Skill Development: Improve critical skills and career strategies through hands-on activities and mentor interactions.
  • Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry professionals and peers, expanding professional networks and opportunities.
  • Inspiration and Motivation: Find inspiration through engagement with mentors and exploration of new creative environments.

This opportunity is unpaid, but you will receive adequate expenses to cover all food, drink and travel and a days pay at Industry rates when shadowing your mentor.

Requirements

• Over 18
• No upper age limit
• Have a keen interest in the arts.
• No other experience is needed. Just the desire to work in the arts is all we ask
• Live in Edinburgh and surrounding areas
• This opportunity is for those from working-class backgrounds/low-income households
• Deadline to apply is 5pm on 27 January 2025
• There will be a first round of interviews over zoom with the team at Work Up in early February. Final interviews will be held on the 12 February 2025.

Interested?

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