Exhibition and Community Engagement Coordinator – Freelance
The Museum is excited to be recruiting a freelancer to support the delivery of the Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire project. Funded by Arts Council England, this role will work with the Museum and young people to co-curate an exhibition exploring the legacies of the Windrush generation. This project, in partnership with the African Caribbean research group and Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi, aims to preserve and celebrate the contributions and experiences of the Windrush generation in Cambridgeshire. Working with Elders, as well as young people we are looking to explore, honour and celebrate the stories in Cambridgeshire’s history.
The Museum is looking to appoint an experienced socially engaged practitioner who has experience facilitating co-curation. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with lived experience or a strong connection to the Caribbean and Windrush cultures. As part of the project team, this freelancer will work with the Project Officer to enable an exhibition for March 2025.
For details on how to apply and for more details about the role, please see the brief below. The deadline to apply is 5 pm on the 30th of October, with selection taking place in early November.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact alex.smaridge@museumofcambridge.org.uk or phone the museum on 01223 355159.
Front of House Volunteers
Volunteers at the Museum of Cambridge are a vital part of the work that we do. If you are looking to learn or develop new skills, relax while speaking with people from around the world, or would like some experience volunteering in a museum then consider volunteering with us.
We are currently recruiting for Volunteers to join our Front of House Team. If you are interested in talking with visitors, passionate about Cambridge, or want to build up your customer service experience, then this role is the one for you. For more information about the role, what’s involved and what you get out of it, check out our role profile and submit and application.
If you have any questions about the role, please give us a call on 01223 355159, or send us an email volunteer@museumofcambridge.org.uk
Family Events Volunteer
Do you enjoy crafting?
Are you a chatty person, who loves meeting new people?
Looking for a way to do fun crafting activities for free this summer?
Now is your chance!
At the Museum of Cambridge, we are recruiting Family Events Volunteer’s to support our community events. This role will support the Museum team to set up and facilitate, craft activities aimed at children and their Carers as well as chatting and supporting people from ages 1-99 to do the same.
This is an ideal role for anyone looking to get experience in Family Events, access to training and experience in providing better access to shared heritage.
See the role specification below for full details and how to apply!
How to Apply:
For more information about the role, what’s involved and what you get out of it, check out our role profile below and submit an application by clicking the orange button on the left of our volunteer page.
If you have any questions about the role, please give us a call on 01223 355159 or send us an email alex.horn@museumofcambridge.org.uk
Other Opportunities
We will be recruiting volunteers into our collection team and tour guiding team later in the year, please check back again to formally apply. You may e-mail us on enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk to express an initial interest.
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