SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Provide event support for UMS with a wide range of duties related to the presentation of seasonal concert performances as well as receptions and educational residency activities related to these performances. REQUIRED HOURS: Average of 10 hours per week including many evenings and weekends, Blocks of 3-4 daytime hours a few days a week are particularly helpful. A flexible schedule is required - some weeks require more hours than others and some specific date availability is necessary. Hours will be assigned bi-monthly when possible based on UMS’s calendar of events and each particular artist’s needs.
PRIMARY DUTIES: Production/Programming Events: • Serving as a backstage support at UMS concerts alongside of Production & Artist Services staff to visiting artists, being available for errands, artist transport, and addressing last-minute artist or event needs • Shopping and set up of dressing rooms and backstage hospitality prior to artist arrival, during artist's time in venue, strike and load-out supplies and equipment following events • Assist with backstage crowd control and other various artist needs following concerts • Oversee catering set-up and strike as needed • Gather program changes and encores for post-concert reports • Assist Front-of-House staff with merchandise sales and signings, load-out of programs, etc. • Drive/transport artists to airport, hotel, and venues as needed in University vehicles • If possible, interns will be assigned special projects that reflect personal interests and career goals. • Represent UMS at events and residency activities along side of UMS, including pre-performance lectures, school day performances, master classes, in-class/school visits, artist interviews, pre/post-performance receptions, and teacher workshops
In-Office: • Prepare artist welcome packets and letters, making arrangements for translation when necessary • Help track Production budget expenses • Other duties as needed |