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Belfast Buildings Trust is committed to putting paid creative internship opportunities at the centre of all our ‘Creative Belfast’ projects. Each project has its own designated internship roles, designed with project partners. The opportunities last for a few days, focused on the backstage creative skills required to make productions happen, including music making, costume design, lighting design, hair &makeup and more!

Why choose a ‘Creative Belfast internship?

  • Internships will be paid £14 per hour. 
  • Short-term opportunities that can fit around schooling and other commitments.
  • Develop your career confidence by working alongside professionals in creative industries.
  • Create connections with other creatives working in Belfast for social and professional networking.
  • Upon completion, and upon request, interns will be provided with a reference by BBT/ other professional creative staff.

Are you eligible to be an intern?

  • No previous role-specific experience is required before the internship.

What past interns have to say…

‘’ My internship at Belfast Building’s Trust was not just a job to add to my CV, they offered creative freedom and faith in my ability ‘’ – Callum

‘’ It was a fun, interactive and educational experience… I would recommend it to anyone with or without experience who has creative interests ‘’- Ayesha

Current Internship opportunities:

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Deadline for applications: 20th February at 5 pm.

A new year, calls for new creative opportunities. 

Say hello to Creative Belfast internships!

 This year, we’re inviting six young people aged 18-25 to spend six paid months gaining real, hands-on experience working amongst Belfast’s creative and cultural world. 

Based in Carlisle Memorial Church, interns will work behind the scenes of some of the city’s most exciting creative projects,  from documentary film-making and photography exhibitions to live music performances. This isn’t about watching from the sidelines. It’s about getting involved, learning on the job and helping make things happen.

You’ll be paid £14 per hour, gain confidence, build your creative network and develop skills that last, and you don’t need previous experience to apply. Just curiosity, commitment and a willingness to try.

Along the way, you’ll work with industry professionals from organisations like Vault Artist Studios and Belfast Photo Festival, receiving mentoring, training and the chance to build genuine career pathways in the creative industries. Each partner will lead interns in a planned activity to develop

As a Creative Belfast Intern, you will work on the following schedule of activities:

  • Organisation of a photography exhibition with Belfast Photo Festival – 13th-17th April
  • Work on events within the 2026 Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival – 1st-7th May
  • Organisation of a live musical performance with NI Opera – 11th-16th May
  • Organisation of community screenings for short films – June TBC
  • Helping to restore and display stained glass – July TBC
  • Reimagination of previous Creative Belfast work with Vault Artist Studios – One week in July, August and September
  • Co-design of an event with your fellow interns with Beat Carnival – September TBC

If working in the creative industry has ever felt out of reach, Creative Belfast is here to change that.

Applications are now open and close on 20th February 2026.