FHASS-Exclusive Internship: Community Engagement and Marketing Assistant, The Gregson
Closing Date: 22/03/2026
* FHASS-Exclusive Internship: Community Engagement and Marketing Assistant, The Gregson
Role & Department Overview
Overview
Please note: this internship is only available to current students registered on a degree scheme in the Faculty of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University. If you apply for this role the information within your application will be shared with the recruiting organisation.
The Gregson Community and Arts Centre is a community owned, community led charity. The centre was built to ‘serve the needs of the people’ in 1889. Our mission today ‘for people to be in the driving seat of their community events and cultural experiences’ builds on this, and the unique culture that has developed in the centre over decades - as a responsive, grassroots community organisation.
Following a change in business model after the pandemic, the last few years have seen exponential growth for our charity. The building is at the centre of community life once again and busier than ever. We are now home to over 70 creative and community groups, a variety of one-off events, and private hires. Our humble building hosts 3,500 events annually.
Reaching out to new audiences and partners has been a critical ingredient to our success. Now, we are recruiting a Community Engagement and Marketing Assistant to support a Community Open Day in partnership with The Bay Health Festivals. In previous years, this has seen over 200 participants ‘try something new’ at free workshops run by some of our regular groups.
As we approach our third Open Day, we’re keen to get new eyes on the project, bring fresh ideas, and ensure we continue to be an inviting, exciting community space that engages with new audiences across Lancaster and reaches those who currently don’t engage with our work.
Is there something exciting we could be doing?
How can we reach new people?
What have we missed?
With the right candidate's support, we can make this year’s Open Day our busiest and best yet.
Please submit a CV(maximum of two sides) and a Cover Letter(maximum one side) both tailored to the role.
You can book a 20 minute appointment with the Employability Officer for the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences for queries you may have about your CV and / or Cover Letter. If you have a CV and / or Cover Letter you would like reviewing please upload to your booking at least 24-hours before the appointment time.
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour plus £1.47 holidaypay
Preferred Start Date: 18 May 2026
End Date:31 July 2026
Interview Date: w/c 27 April or w/c 4 May 2026
Working Hours / Pattern:70 hours in total, 8-12 hours per week. Flexible pattern. Must be available on Sat 4 and Sun 5 of July 2026
Location:Gregson Community & Arts Centre, 33-35 Moorgate, Lancaster, LA1 3PY
Job Description
* You will support the programming and promotion (taking a lead on key projects) for our annual Open Day:
* Work with our regular hirers and stakeholders to support the programme for an exciting day of free activities
* Work with Gregson staff, volunteers and community members to ensure that the Open Day runs smoothly
* Take the lead on creating a marketing campaign for the Gregson Open Day
* Lead on the production of digital and print promotional images, as well as any other marketing materials (e.g. video content)
* Write copy for use on our website and social media Last Updated August 2025
* Work with Gregson Trustees to include a Trustee recruitment session as part of the day
* Support and attend the running of a Gregson stall at the Bay Health Festival on Dalton Square
* Work to a budget and strict timeframe to see the project out from start to finish
* In a busy centre like ours, no two days are the same. Expect to get stuck in with the day-to-day operations of our busy community building!
Person Specification
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Confident use of digital media, including creating social media content
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work in a small team and independently
* An interest in the Gregson and our community focused work
* Experience or interest in marketing, communications, events and programming
Working in this role will help develop the followingskills and experience:
* Creativity
* Exercising ProfessionalJudgement
* Flexibility
You are required to submit a coverletter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter willnot be considered.
Please note:Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open toindividuals living in the UK.
Under the termsof 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 indemand.
Adverts thatdisplay a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right toclose the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we adviseyou to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
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