Intern (Part-time)
Are you passionate about writing and literature and seeking hands-on experience in a vibrant and supportive arts organisation? We have an opportunity for a part-time Intern to join our team for a six-month fixed-term role (14 hours / $336 plus superannuation per week).
As our Intern, you’ll gain valuable experience by assisting with administrative tasks, customer service, database management, and you’ll have a special focus on supporting various exciting events we have coming up in 2025. These will include the Boundless Festival of Indigenous and Culturally Diverse Writing and the Writing NSW Kids and Young Adult writing festival, amongst others.
For a description of the position please click here.
The essential requirements of the position are:
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Demonstrated interest in event planning and administration
- Familiarity with the Microsoft suite of applications
- A flexible and collaborative approach to working in a team
- Connections with, or a proven interest in, supporting the writing community of NSW
This role requires occasional weekend and evening work for events.
To apply, email your current CV and a cover letter addressing the essential requirements above to jobs@writingnsw.org.au with the words ‘Intern Application’ in the subject line.
For more information, or to discuss the position, please contact Program Manager Katharine Pollock on 02 9555 9757.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 5 March 2025.
Teach
Writing NSW encourages the submission of proposals to include in our three seasons of course programming: January-April; May-August; September-December. We generally schedule courses around six months in advance, and our Expressions of Interest are always open.
If you are a writer or author with experience teaching/tutoring, or if you have significant experience working in a relevant field with industry expertise, we will consider your proposal during the planning stages of our program.
To be considered you must complete the Expression of Interest form.
Writing NSW is located in the heritage-listed Garry Owen House, in beautiful Callan Park, Lilyfield. As the premier writing organisation in the state, Writing NSW provides support to writers from all backgrounds and at all stages of their careers. A not-for-profit organisation, we run a lively program of face-to-face and online courses, workshops and events as well as providing a range of services to our members and the broader writing community. Writing NSW receives funding from Create NSW, Creative Australia and the Inner West Council.
For more information about getting to Writing NSW, as well as accessibility, please visit our Location page.
Writing NSW acknowledges all the First Nations people of what is now the state of NSW and pays respects to their elders and storytellers, past, present and emerging.