Work experience / Engaging the public with science (w/c 18th July) DEADLINE 1ST JUNE

Work experience project

Part of the Crick's work experience programme. Learn more about work experience.

In the Crick's Public Engagement team.

An operations-based work experience placement which runs from 18 July to 22 July 2022.

Deadline for applications has passed.

Key information

Placement reference
0562
Applications closed
02 June 2022, 23:59
Placement start date
18 July 2022
Placement end date
22 July 2022
Placement age range (at the start of the placement)
14-19 years
Posted 06 May 2022

It is due to a technical glitch that this placements closing date is showing as changed. This placement application will still close at 23:59:00 on the Wednesday 1st June.  Any applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. If you find yourself unable to submit your application before this deadline, please email work-experience@crick.ac.uk before 9AM 2nd June to be considered for the placement.

The Crick's Public Engagement Team hopes to engage and inspire the public with science; through exhibitions, events, educational and community outreach. 
 
You will spend time with the events and exhibitions team, to help them with: planning and taking part in events, helping with marketing and social media, gathering feedback from the general public, help with opening the gallery to get it ready for visitors and general gallery checks, helping to develop future exhibitions and taking part in team meetings.

About the successful student

The selected student will ideally be interested in; events, marketing, exhibitions, interacting with members of the public.

It is expected that all students accepted for a placement at the Crick are punctual, responsible, show a willingness to learn, listen to advice and act on feedback. In addition, qualities key to this particular placement include:

  • Team player
  • Proactive
  • Inquisitive
  • Problem solver