Ideal candidate
- The ideal candidate is interested in sustainability and how music festivals can contribute to reducing their environmental footprint
- You are a good communicator and enjoy meeting new people and listening to their experiences.
- You aren’t afraid to ask strangers questions to gather valuable data and insights
- You are punctual and keen to work as part of a team
- You don’t mind getting muddy and are prepared to work hard outdoors enjoying nature!
- Are interested in behavioural change and how crowds can be positively influenced to minimise their waste
- No experience or knowledge of how music festivals operate is necessary!
Benefits
- A free weekend camping ticket to the Lake District’s biggest party!
- Behind the scenes insights into the workings of an established festival
- Gathering essential data which will be instrumental to informing future initiatives around effective waste management and sustainable impact initiatives
More Information
- Dress code is relaxed, and fancy dress encouraged but we request all Students will be required to bring suitable footwear, waterproof coats and sun protection. A high vis jacket is provided which must only worn when on shift.
- No accommodation is provided, so Students will be expected to camp onsite with their own equipment
- If you require any accommodations please do not hesitate to email us in advance or include it in your application so that we can work with you to meet your accessibility needs
- This is a outdoors working role, which means if Students do not turn up to shifts they will be removed from the Festival site and reported to the University
- A security deposit is taken at the beginning of the event which will be returned at the end of the event when you have returned your equipment.
How to apply
To apply to this exciting role, please upload your CV and a brief cover letter answering these three questions:
- Why you think sustainability at music festivals is important
- What you are most looking forward to about coming to Kendal Calling
- What you are hoping to get out of the work at the festival
Example work schedule
Arrive Wednesday 27th July by 18:00
Thursday to Sunday
Minimum 2 shifts per day
Morning Shift 09:30 to 11:30
Afternoon Shift 14:00 to 16:00
Evening Shift 16:30 to 18:30
Monday
Morning Shift 08:00 to 11:00
OR
Late Morning Shift 10:00 to 13:00
N.b. Exact details may be subject to change
Interested in being a Supervisor?
We are also looking for two supervisors to manage the student teams and will work from Wednesday - Monday. Pay Rate is £11.90 per hour plus £1.44 holiday pay. If you are interested in this role please state this in your cover letter or at the interview.
betternotstop is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand.
Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.