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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 |