Literature & Zines Workshop Facilitator

Job Title: Literature & Zines Facilitator
Organisation: Alchemy Arts
Location: Manchester (In-person)
Type: Freelance / Contract
Start Date: May 2026
Compensation: Paid opportunity

About the Role
Alchemy Arts is looking for a tutor, writer, teacher, zine-maker, or creative facilitator to deliver the Literature & Zines strand of the Muslim Artists Academy.

This role involves delivering 10 creative workshops to a group of around 10–15 participants, supporting them in developing their writing, storytelling, and creative expression, leading to a final published outcome.

Programme Overview
The workshops will focus on writing, storytelling, identity, creativity, and zine-making. Participants will work towards a final creative piece such as a printed or digital zine, booklet, small magazine, or collective publication.

The theme of the programme is Reclaiming The Narrative.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver 10 structured workshop sessions
• Create a clear session plan and outline
• Support participants with writing and creative development
• Guide participants towards producing a final creative piece
• Shape and compile work into a zine or publication
• Create a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive learning environment
• Work with emerging Muslim artists and creatives

Person Specification
This role would suit someone with experience in:

• Teaching or education
• Creative writing, literature, or storytelling
• Zine-making or publishing
• Community arts or youth work
• Workshop facilitation

Schedule and Availability

• 8 Saturday sessions, 12:00–15:00, across May and June 2026
• 2 weekday evening sessions, 19:00–21:00, dates to be confirmed

Application Process
Please send:

• A short introduction about yourself
• Relevant teaching, writing, or facilitation experience
• Your availability across Saturdays and weekday evenings in May and June
• A brief outline of how you would approach the sessions and final creative output

Additional Information
This is an in-person role based in Manchester.
We are looking to confirm someone quickly, as the first session is planned for Saturday 9 May 2026.

Job Type: Part-time

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience delivering workshops in creative writing, storytelling, or zine-making? If so, please share examples.

Work Location: In person