Current Opportunities
Bookings & Social Media Manager
VFDALSTON C.I.C. / VFD is a queer arts community venue based in Dalston that's been hosting a wide variety of events since 2007. VFD have worked with a number of collectives and individuals such as Charles Jeffrey, Lady Shaka and S*x & Rage who have gone on to develop their creative practice on a nationwide to international stage.
We are looking for a new Bookings & Social Media Manager to join our small office team. This role is a general management position that participates in on-site and off-site events. Our ideal candidate is a confident, efficient communicator who is passionate about the arts and queer community. We recommend applications from those that have Events and/or Arts Production experience, however we are open to those who have demonstrated the correct skills as listed below.
This is a freelance position that is paid at £12.50 per hour. A typical month is approximately 60 hours. On average a working day will be 7 - 7.5 hours and is spread over 2 days a week. As VFD is a venue, there will be occasions where communication will have to be made outside of designated office hours to ensure operational needs are maintained - this is not being on-call.
Please note that as a small events-based company reliant on income from the venue we can not provide a complete guarantee of 60 hours per month. Nevertheless, this is a core operational role and central to the running of the venue.
Essential skills (main expectations but not an exhaustive list) :
Experience with accounting software - invoicing, checking and updating Quickbooks
Website building & social media literacy - updating SquareSpace with events, identifying & implementing ways to improve the website, updating and finding ways to expand reach of social media accounts.
Google workspace proficiency
Photoshop
Visual Communication
Flexibility - working pattern can shift depending on operational needs
High communication skills - verbal and written. Comfortable communicating in video meetings
Budgeting & numerical literacy
Aware and up-to-date with events happening in London
A passion for the arts and queer community
To apply please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to info@vfdalston.com with the subject listed as ‘Bookings & Social Media Manager application’. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview with the team at VFD.