Thank you for your interest in our Festival Crew Opportunities
Our Vision:
Bringing Morecambe’s communities together to celebrate our Maritime Heritage.
Come and Join The Crew
Since launching in 2024, the festival has grown significantly, featuring community fayres, maritime workshops, traditional music performances, local drama and storytelling, with consistent visitor growth and positive community impact. Our 2026 goal is to consolidate our organisation and business model to ensure long-term sustainability and develop new partnerships with funders, sponsors, and other maritime festivals across the UK.
We are looking for people to join us to cover the following roles. The Festival Board supports these roles by offering flexible working arrangements including roles being shared with other volunteers.
There is the potential for these roles to transition to paid position as funding is secured, and opportunity to develop skills in community engagement and cultural programming. These voluntary positions reflects our commitment to recognising the value of these roles as we work towards sustainable funding.
To find out more about each role please select the associated download button or email us
The Community Engagement Role will be responsible for building strong relationships between the Morecambe Maritime Festival and local community groups. This role is crucial in ensuring the festival reflects and serves Morecambe’s diverse population, creating meaningful opportunities for local participation and engagement in celebrating our maritime heritage.
The Sponsorship and Partnership Development Role will be responsible for building sustainable funding relationships and strategic partnerships that support the festival’s growth and impact. This role is crucial in ensuring the festival’s financial sustainability while developing meaningful collaborations with organisations that share our commitment to maritime heritage and community wellbeing.
The Finance and Funding Role will be responsible for overseeing the festival’s financial management, leading grant applications, and maintaining relationships with our accountancy firm. This role is crucial in ensuring the festival’s financial sustainability, compliance, and growth through strategic funding development and robust financial governance.
The Marketing and Communications Role will be responsible for developing and delivering the festival’s marketing strategy, managing all communications channels, and overseeing festival merchandise. This role is crucial in building the festival’s profile, attracting diverse audiences, and creating a strong brand identity that celebrates Morecambe’s maritime heritage.
The Festival Planning and Delivery Role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of festival planning, coordination, and delivery, ensuring a high-quality experience for visitors, participants, and partners. This role is crucial in translating the festival’s vision into reality through effective project management, operational excellence, and comprehensive post-festival evaluation.
The Governance, Legal and Compliance Role will be responsible for ensuring the festival operates within all legal and regulatory frameworks, maintains high standards of governance, and fulfills its obligations as a Community Interest Company. This role is crucial in protecting the organisation, supporting effective board operations, and ensuring accountability to stakeholders and the community.