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Katie Williams

Edinburgh Festival Fringe job vacancies - the roles open for applications now

August isn't too far away which means Edinburgh will soon be swarming with all things Festival Fringe.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and it's expected to be 'more inclusive than ever'.

Come August, the city will be overflowing with tourists and artists from all over the world as they delve into the festival.

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It feels like there is always something to see on every corner and with venues popping up throughout the capital, many will be looking for staff to help keep things running - you could also catch shows for free depending on the role.

While shifts can be long and undoubtably busy, the range of roles can vary from technical crew, front of house, bar and serving staff and street staff.

If you're looking for a summer job to make some extra cash, here are just some of the roles open for application now.

Underbelly

  • Onsite marketing coordinator, £500 per week, based on a 6 day week in August – pro rata for 5 day, Full time Find out more here.
  • Box Office Staff, £9.90 ph, fixed Term Contract: Full time and part time positions available. July 31 – August 30 2022. Find out more here.
  • Front of House Staff, £9.90 ph, fixed Term Contract: Full time and part time positions available. July 31 – August 30 2022. Find out more here.
  • Front of house supervisors, £10.70 ph, July 31 – August 30 2022, find out more here.

  • Bar supervisor, £10,70 ph, July 31 – August 30 2022. Find out more here.

You can see the full lists of current vacancies here.

Fringe

  • Media Assistant, £346.50 per week, July 11-August 29, find out more here.
  • Retail and Information Assistant, £9.90 ph, August 1 - August 29, find more here.

See their full list of positions here.

Traverse Theatre

  • Stage crew chief, £528.00 per week, 48 hours a week, July 23 2022 - August 31, see more here
  • Stage crew, £475.20 per week, 48 hours a week, July 23 2022 - August 31, see more here.
  • Technician, £528 per week, , 48 hours a week, July 23 2022 - August 31, see more here.

You can see a full list of their jobs here.

Assembly Festival

  • Bars Team, Front of House Team, Box Office Team, £9.50 per hour, full time July 18 to 2 September see more here
  • Bar Managers, £550 per week, full time July 18 to 2 September see more here
  • Technicians, rate dependent on role and venue but from £3250 for 6 weeks, 21 July to 2 September see more here
  • Press Coordinator, £500 per week, 48 hours a week, July 18 2022 - September 2 see more here

You can see all jobs available here.

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