Event Specialist, Marketing (part-time)

Job title: Event Specialist, Marketing (part-time)

Reports to: Marketing Manager, Audience Development and Experience

Department: Digital Strategy and Innovation

Status: Part-time, Non-exempt: October 2023 – May 2024, option to continue Fall 2024

The Event Specialist role is responsible for day-to-day operations for front-of-house at Curtis Institute of Music performances during the school year. Areas of focus include ticket scanning, patron services, communication, and logistics. Working closely with and taking direction from the Marketing Manager, Audience Development and Experience, this position will help elevate the patron experience during performances in the Curtis Recital Series and major Curtis performance events as needed.

The role will coordinate patron check-in and ticketing scanning during recitals to ensure an enjoyable experience for both patrons and the performers. This position will have interactions with all patrons of Curtis events including major donors, board members, students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and other special guests of the institution. The role will also be in communication with the Production Team and Security to coordinate logistics during performances and other duties as assigned.

To Apply

For best consideration, interested and qualified applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, resume, three (3) professional references, and salary requirements to: human.resources@curtis.edu.

Curtis offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and an attractive benefits package. Hire is contingent upon the successful passing of PA Act 153 and criminal (ADP) background screenings. No phone calls, please. EOE. URL: https://www.curtis.edu

Ready to Apply?

For best consideration, interested and qualified applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, resume, a recent writing sample, three (3) professional references, and salary requirements to: human.resources@curtis.edu. Position will remain open until filled.

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  • Essential Functions

    • Box office ticketing; scanning, reconciling, and reporting.
    • Patron care via in-person interactions.
    • Set-up of ticketing table, signage, and supplemental materials.
    • Communicate effectively with the Production Team and all performance attendees including students, faculty, staff, trustees, high-profile donors, long-term patrons, new guests.
    • Other duties as assigned.

  • Candidates should be able to demonstrate: 

    • Previous experience with an entertainment, attraction, or performing arts organization highly preferred.
    • A passion for and working knowledge of classical music preferred.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Exceptional patron service and retention abilities.
    • Schedule flexibility to work nights and weekends for performances is required. The majority of our performances take place on weekday evenings.

  • The ideal candidate must exhibit:

    • A positive, “can-do” attitude.
    • Devotion and dedication to Curtis, its students, alumni, and parents.
    • Passion for their work, and contribution to the field and greater good.
    • Commitment and accountability for their work, and their ability to effect change.
    • Desire and willingness to collaborate, think creatively, and make data-driven decisions.
    • Respect, courtesy, and patience for colleagues, other staff, faculty, patrons, core constituents, and volunteers.
    • An eagerness to make Curtis a more diverse and inclusive institution.
    • Job is located in Philadelphia and work is on site.
    • Exertional requirements are routine office environment
    • Night and/or weekend work required.
    • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire.
    • COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the Curtis Institute of Music and all new hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work.
    • Compensation is hourly at $15/hour.
    • This position is not benefits eligible and the work schedule will be less than 30 hours per week.

Position will remain open until filled.

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