The festival is put together by hundreds of people coming together to build the site, produce the show, welcome our guests and spread the word. If you'd like to be part of it all, please join in.
We are currently recruiting for the Hay Festival site crew team. Positions start on the 29th April and run through to 8th June 2019
We are looking for general labourers plus people with additional skills such as carpentry. Applicants must be reliable, fit, outgoing and prepared to work as part of a team to undertake a diverse range of tasks as allocated, including:
We require a small team for the duration of the festival (on shifts) from 23rd May until 2nd June, tasks include:
For further Information or to apply please email Georgie on Georgie@hayfestival.com or 01497 822620
We are looking for people to join our Front of House team for the 2019 Festival.
Jobs include working on the main reception desk, assisting with Friends, Sponsors, Patrons and Benefactors and helping with parties and receptions, plus other duties as required.
Applicants need to be:
Previous experience in a similar role would be preferred but not essential.
For further Information or to apply send a current CV to Adrian@hayfestival.org or 01497 822620
The Coffee Cart Co are hiring Baristas and Team Members for their pop-ups at Hay Festival and/or other shows and festivals. They are looking for bright, bubbly individuals with superior customer service and stamina under pressure.
Full training given, excellent rates of pay, free food and accommodation and friends for life! Due to licensed bar responsibilities, applicants must be 18+ years.
If you feel you have what they're looking for please email your CV to Judi@coffeecartcompany.co.uk.
All the events at Hay Festival Wales are stewarded by teams of between four and ten. The main job is to make sure the audiences are safe and happy before, during, and after each event.
Stewards work shifts of three to four hours. It’s voluntary but fun and you’ll make lots of good friends.
If you're interested in helping out, please consider stewarding at the festival in 2019. You will be able to register your interest and availability here from January 2019.
If you have any queries in the meantime, please email Jan, our Deputy Head Steward.
The Hay Academy is a skills development programme that gives talented young people from across the UK, aged 18–25, the opportunity to join the Hay Festival team to develop their skills, knowledge, and potential career path in the creative industries, while volunteering in a professional working environment. There are many Hay Academy places available for student volunteers in various disciplines including events management, journalism, broadcast media, photography, festival production and press office.