Children’s Venue Facilitator International Book Festival

Children’s Venue Facilitator (Edinburgh International Book Festival)

Posted on: 27th May, 2026.
Closing date: 10th June, 2026

Apply by 23:59 on 10 June for this part-time, fixed-term role based in Edinburgh.

EIBF are looking for a confident, fun, and enthusiastic Children’s Venue Facilitator (part-time) to ensure the smooth running of outdoor and indoor events for children and families.

The Children’s venues will be made up of a dedicated indoor interactive workshop space hosting events for children and families, and an outdoor tent with activity area.

The Children’s Venue Facilitator will be responsible for the set-up and smooth running of events in these areas, as well as some in other venues as necessary, and facilitation of activities for children and families.

You’ll bring experience of delivering activities for children of a range of ages, an interest in children’s books, and a fun and professional approach. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive juggling multiple priorities within a supported team environment and feel excited about spreading the joy of literature to EIBF’s youngest participants.

• Attending pre-festival training with the Creative Learning Manager and other temporary staff
• Coordinating final preparations of venues prior to Festival opening

• Assisting in event and venue preparation and delivery and ensuring venue is tidy and always fit for purpose.
• Collating and preparing event materials, including craft materials.
• Leading on and delivering children’s craft and story sessions.
• Assisting with activities during events.
• Setting up and assisting with technical requirements during event.
• Meeting authors and chairs, escorting to the venue and assisting as necessary.
• Accompanying authors during signings following events.
• Providing introductions to events.
• Responding to author and participant requirements quickly and efficiently.
• Assisting with deliveries and onsite storage of event materials and props.
• Daily set-up and tidying of materials and venue, and for evacuation of the venue in the event of an incident.

Salary: £13.88 per hour, paid weekly in arrears by bank transfer (plus holiday pay).

Contract: Fixed-term contract from Monday 10 August — Monday 31 August 2026. This contract is part-time, 21 hours a week.