We're looking for an experienced creative storyteller with strong connections to Lowestoft to capture stories for the town as part of an arts residency. At Suffolk Libraries, we believe in the power of stories to inspire, educate, and connect communities. Our mission is to celebrate diverse narratives and foster a love for storytelling through engaging programmes and events. We are looking for someone with strong connections to Lowestoft to join our team as Storyteller in Residence (SIR) between March – June to help realise our ambitions to capture stories for the town. We want to explore storytelling in all its forms from theatre to spoken word, poetry, photography, music, sound design, comedy and more. Key Responsibilities Celebrate and Reflect: Collaborate with Suffolk Libraries staff to create a commemorative event for the library's anniversary Recruit Participants: Facilitate engagement workshops in the library and use outreach strategies to invite community members to lend their story to the project, including social media campaigns, flyers, and announcements at local events Collect Human Stories: Gather diverse stories from a range of individuals, focusing on their personal experiences of ‘finding light in the dark’. Conducting interviews, ensuring a safe, respectful and engaging environment for participants Curation and creation of a stories archive: Recording and editing material with contributors and prepare stories for presentation/ digitisation Present & Digitise Stories: Collaborate with Suffolk Libraries staff to design an easy-to-navigate digital archive that allows users to explore the stories Host Live Interviews: Host our community stories programme and interview selected contributors live in the Suffolk Libraries tepee at First Light Festival in June 2025. What we're looking for Proven experience as a storyteller, facilitator, or in a related field Proven experience in a creative artform such as writing, drawing, photography, music, sound design, etc Some familiarity with digital storytelling platforms and social media Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to connect with a variety of audiences and foster an inclusive environment Passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of its cultural significance Experience in event planning and community engagement is a plus Be able to work independently and as part of a team Share your skills and knowledge with library staff Be able to participate in promoting the project, including media opportunities to promote the residency, the project, and Suffolk Libraries. Benefits Support provided by Suffolk Libraries community arts team Access to Suffolk Libraries training opportunities Opportunity to develop your practice and build your network An opportunity to showcase your work at First Light Festival Flexible working, where applicable. How to apply To apply to this role, please complete this application form. If you have any problems accessing or filling in this form, email: artssuffolklibraries.co.uk