If you’re inspired, enthusiastic and up for a challege then Nozstock wants to hear from you! As Herefordshire’s favourite homegrown boutique festival we’re seeking talented volunteers to support the creation and ongoing improvement of this diverse and innovative event with the community at its heart.

Nozstock is an 8-stage festival, proud of its grassroots and seeking to keep the treasured atmosphere from it’s overgrown party days whilst maturing into an event that’s choc-full of interactive opportunity for all ages. The festival is run by a committee of volunteers who have all brought something unique and who share satisfaction in putting on a good time for the punters and for themselves.

There are short and long term voluntary roles available. Scroll down for stewarding and bar work.

Long Term

Walkabout Theatre Assistant

If you’re organised and love interacting with people, Nozstock would like to hear from you. We are looking for a confident, passionate, friendly and professional volunteer to assist the walkabout performance manager. This role would suit someone who has an active interest in theatre and the arts, who has a good eye for untapped talent and can negotiate with people from all walks of life. A crucial part of your role will be building and maintaining relationships with performers old and new, and being on hand during the festival to deal with queries, and urgent requests as and when required. A good customer service attitude is a must, as well as remaining calm and focused in times of pressure.

This is a great role to gain experience in creative event management and develop your people skills. You would be supported in your role by the best manager in the world.

As Nozstock is still a very grassroots event run by volunteers, pay cannot be guaranteed and will be pending financial success. It’s a big ask, but the experience and knowledge gained are their own reward. Plus we’ll offer you a glowing reference if you’re everything we expect of you.

Please check out the attached job description if you’re interested and send a statement (approx. 300 words) with your CV, titled WALKABOUT ASSIST to work@nozstock.com.

Deadline: Monday 6th February 2012

Job Description Walkabout Theatre Assistant.pdf [193KB]

Admin Intern & Information Officer

If you enjoy being at the centre of the action and are looking to build on your administrative experience working to put on a major event, then this could be the internship for you.

Nozstock Festival is seeking an organised, dedicated information officer to work not only the weekend but on a flexible basis during the weeks running up to it. The ideal candidate would have a clear understanding of MS Word and Excel, as well as e-mail, some experience with personnel and budgeting, a methodical approach and strict adherence to detail. We would also like to see an imaginative approach to developing working office systems. You would need to be friendly and outgoing, happy to ask questions and chase answers and keen to work as part of a team. There are variable opportunities within the role to work in artist bookings, promotion and crew management.

During the weekend you would be required to implement your knowledge about the festival, sharing information with festival-goers and staff to help ensure the smooth running of the event.

As Nozstock is still a very grassroots event run by volunteers, pay cannot be guaranteed and will be pending financial success. It’s a big ask, but the experience and knowledge gained are their own reward. Plus we’ll offer you a glowing reference if you’re everything we expect of you.

Please check out the attached job description if you’re interested and send a statement (approx. 300 words) with your CV, titled ADMIN INTERN to work@nozstock.com.

Deadline: Monday 6th February 2012

Job Description Admin Intern & Information Officer.pdf [192KB]

Short Term

Stewards & Bartenders

We are offering festival-goers the opportunity to volunteer in exchange for free entry (via reimbursement after the festival). Many opportunities are available for friendly stewards & efficient bartenders. No experienced required, though it would be a benefit to you and us. Training will be provided so don’t worry, as long as you are quick-witted and adaptable then this could be the opportunity for you.

Stewards are often described as the “eyes and ears” of the festival. Generally speaking you will be there to assist the public and help with the smooth and safe running of the event. Every steward will undergo an event specific briefing session prior to the event, and will have adequate supervision and support throughout each shift. It’s easier than you’d think! Come join the Nozstock team and have some fun in The Hidden Valley!

If you are interested in joining the Nozstock team, check out details and complete our volunteer application online or download and complete the form and email it to work@nozstock.com or snail mail it to: Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LS before 18 June 2012 and we will be in touch if you are successful.

Technical Production Assistants

If you’re tech-skilled and keen to get on the inside of stage production at Nozstock, then check out our job description for technical assistants. We’re looking for practical, motivated volunteers with a hand in current gigs, plays or the arts, who can work successfully on-the-fly and get results with minimum fuss.

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