Background
EOTDT is a resident-led development trust which works to foster and nurture the development of a sustainable and cohesive community for the residents of Edinburgh Old Town. The Trust’s staff and team of local volunteers work to encourage and support community development, providing a range of education, training and wellbeing activities aimed at improving life for residents. EOTDT recently opened a community hub (The Crannie) to further the promotion of these activities. In response to Covid and lockdown in the community we are working to support better mental health and tackle isolation in the community.
Purpose of the role
EOTDT is seeking an experienced person to develop art activities at the Crannie Community Hub in Edinburgh Old Town.
The role of the Art Development Worker would be to develop and support the existing Art Club group over the next 12 months, organising additional workshops led by local artists, trips for the group, exhibitions of the group’s work and overseeing the publication of an annual creative zine.
The Development Worker would also explore ways to introduce new art activities, and consider funding options to make this project more self-sustaining in the future.
The activity programme will be largely based at The Crannie Community Hub but will involve working on an outreach basis across the Old Town area as needed.
Responsible to: Community Development Manager
For more information, please see the full job description attached.
To apply for this role please send a CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of an A4 page) to admin@eotdt.org explaining how you would carry out this role and how you meet the key competencies.
The deadline for applications is 19th of January 2024.
We plan to hold interviews on the week starting 26th of January 2026.
Expected start date: Mid February 2024 for 12 months
This role is funded by the The National Lottery Fund through Awards for All.