Are you a young person aged 16-24 interested in creative technology? We are looking for someone to help the OBX team with technical support in running workshops, talks, exhibitions and arts projects.

OBX is the creative technology hub within Hastings Commons, based on the mezzanine floor of the Observer Building and often runs its events from this space, but expect some opportunities for outreach and external work also.

‘At OBX, we work with local communities and artists to run workshops, talks, exhibitions and arts projects. We explore opportunities presented by creative tech to build stronger communities, develop great art and talent and support employment potential, while also aiming to be community-led.’

What is ‘creative technology’?

Creative technology has many applications in the real world and often brings together computing, design and art.

If you have participated in any of these activities then you’ll likely have worked with creative tech:

Publicised a social media post
You are interested in gaming and how games are created
Edited an image/photo/video/animation
Designed a poster
Used a printer, using ink or a 3D printer
Painted using an app on a phone, tablet or computer
Made music on a phone, tablet or computer
Attended college courses such as games development, graphic design, media studies etc.
Coding lessons in ICT/ Computing classes at school or college

Responsibilities:

Working with OBX staff, you will provide technical support for events, talks and workshops using various hardware and software

Learn to contribute to the running of events

Learn to produce and programme content as well as acquiring and implementing knowledge of emerging technologies

Support the OBX team to create a space where children and young people are keen to come along to

Requirements:

Experience of the digital world and an interest in the wider industry

Knowledge of applications such as Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides or similar

Keen to work with young people and being able to liaise with staff, children and families as well as visitors to the OBX space

Good organisational skills and communication with the team

WIlling to learn to use various hardware and software to continue to innovate on what OBX can deliver

Hastings Commons is committed to creating diverse, inclusive environments. We will not discriminate unfairly on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership (all of which are ‘protected characteristics’ under the law); nor will we discriminate unfairly on the grounds of class, financial status, or any other unjustifiable cause. We seek to recognise and overcome involuntary bias so that nobody with a protected characteristic is discriminated against directly or indirectly, or is victimised or harassed in relation to a relevant protected characteristic.

How to Apply:

Please email Alex on alex@hastingscommons.com to get an application form.