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Creative Facilitator Trainee - Future Sounds of Strathclyde
Glasgow Library of Synthesized Sound (GLOSS) has an opportunity for a Creative Facilitator Trainee to join our small, creative and experimental team. This role is for someone passionate about electronic music, youth engagement and community arts.
You will support the delivery of our Future Sounds of Strathclyde workshops, which introduce small groups of 16-25 year olds to the world of electronic instruments - synthesizers, drum machines, modular systems and other hardware.
You will assist workshop facilitators in fostering creativity, experimentation and confidence in music-making among participants. As part of this traineeship you will have access to GLOSS and will receive mentorship in teaching and facilitation, along with support from GLOSS staff.
Formed in 2024, GLOSS is the UK’s first artist-led, community-based electronic music library. We began with our ITEM (Introduction to Electronic Music) workshops and are now growing into a dedicated space for our community. As a non-profit CIC, our aim is to provide open access to instruments, workshops, performances, lectures and historical archives through a membership and residency model launching this year.
Who we’re looking for:
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Friendly, open and dynamic
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Passionate about sound, synthesis and community
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Confident supporting young people in creative settings
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Organised and reliable, with good communication skills
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Comfortable working in a small team as part of an evolving project
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Experience with electronic instruments is desirable - enthusiasm, interest and willingness to learn are essential.
Details:
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Location: GLOSS, 5 Florence Street, Glasgow
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Type: Paid Traineeship
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Duration: 15 x 6-hour sessions between 21 July and 21 September (specific dates to be discussed) - mostly Monday and Tuesday evenings
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Pay: Real Living Wage, £12.60/hour
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Application Deadline: 2 July 2025
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Interview Date: 8 July 2025
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Start Date: 28 July 2025
How to apply:
Please send a short cover letter (no more than 300 words) and CV to hello@gloss.scot. If you’d prefer to apply in an alternative format (audio, video, etc.), we’re open to that - just let us know.
Equal opportunities:
GLOSS is a registered Community Interest Company (SC754357). We are committed to inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. This traineeship is funded specifically for people aged 16-25 to support youth access to skills development in the arts.
Digital Content Trainee - Future Sounds of Strathclyde
Glasgow Library of Synthesized Sound (GLOSS) has an opportunity for a Digital Content Trainee to join our small, creative and experimental team as part of our Future Sounds of Strathclyde project. This role is for someone with a keen interest in storytelling, digital content and community arts.
You will help document what we do at GLOSS - from workshops and events to behind-the-scenes moments - and share this with our community through our website, social media and other platforms. A key part of this role will be creating short features and posts about some of the unique and unusual instruments in our collection, helping to build an accessible digital archive that captures the life of the library and our Future Sounds of Strathclyde project.
You will work closely with GLOSS staff to plan, capture and share content that reflects our ethos and makes electronic music more accessible and inspiring for everyone. This includes writing, photography, video and using social media thoughtfully to reach new and existing audiences.
Formed in 2024, GLOSS is the UK’s first artist-led, community-based electronic music library. We began with our ITEM (Introduction to Electronic Music) workshops and are now growing into a dedicated space for our community. As a non-profit CIC, our aim is to provide open access to instruments, workshops, performances, lectures and historical archives through a membership and residency model launching this year.
Who we’re looking for:
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Creative and curious, with an eye for stories and visuals
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Organised and reliable, with good communication skills
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Interested in electronic music and the arts
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Confident using social media and other digital platforms
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Comfortable with basic photography, video or editing tools
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Confident working independently and as part of a small team
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Experience creating digital content is desirable - enthusiasm, interest and willingness to learn are essential.
Details:
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Location: GLOSS, 5 Florence Street, Glasgow (on-site working required)
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Type: Paid Traineeship
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Hours: 100 paid hours in total, worked flexibly between 28 July 2025 and January 2026 (exact times to be discussed)
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Pay: Real Living Wage, £12.60/hour
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Application Deadline: 2 July 2025
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Interview Date: 8 July 2025
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Start Date: 28 July 2025
How to apply:
Please send a short cover letter (no more than 300 words) and CV to hello@gloss.scot. If you’d prefer to apply in an alternative format (audio, video, etc.), we’re open to that - just let us know.
Equal opportunities:
GLOSS is a registered Community Interest Company (SC754357). We are committed to inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. This traineeship is funded specifically for people aged 16-25 to support youth access to skills development in the arts.
