Full time, fixed term contract from Thursday 8 August - Sunday 25 August 2024.
Rate of pay: £12.00 per hour (plus holiday pay).
We are looking for a number of Author Hospitality Assistants to work at the Book Festival this August. Hospitality staff are responsible for ensuring that authors receive a warm welcome and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere during their time at the Festival. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are outgoing, enthusiastic, enjoy teamwork, and have exceptional professionalism and customer service skills. The role of a hospitality assistant at the Book Festival is vital, helping to contribute to the overall success of the event.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival began in 1983 and is now a key event in the August Festival season, celebrated annually in Scotland's capital city. Biennial at first, the Book Festival became a yearly celebration in 1997. Throughout its history, the Book Festival has grown in size and scope becoming one of the largest public celebrations of words and ideas in the world. Today, the Festival programmes around 600 events for adults, children and schools each August and produces a wide-ranging Communities Programme across the year.