Job Description
Artist Relations Assistant & Hospitality Manager Department: Turchin Center for the Visual Arts - 540400
Minimum Qualifications - Must possesses a valid, unexpired driver's license
- Must pass a Criminal Background Check
- Ability to communicate in written and/or verbal form
- Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Ability to professionally represent the program/department
- Ability to work with clients (students, employees, public) via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, phone calls, and/or emails
- As needed, ability to work independently or as a team member team
- Ability to be organized
License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions This role works within The Schaefer Center and Appalachian Summer Festival.
To assist the Director of Booking & Artist Relations in administrative and tasks related to programming presented by The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts and An Appalachian Summer Festival, to include:- General administrative/office support (data entry, preparing and assembling letters/welcome packets, copying/faxing, budgetary planning/tracking, contracts, receipt management)- Internal/external communications (email/phone, scheduling, meeting notes)- Artist hospitality (assist with advance process for all hospitality logistics, assist with planning/shopping, catering set-up and maintenance, coordinating with caterers)- Public relations/interaction with visiting artists and the public (local artist transport via use of University or rental vehicle, "Day of Show" runner for errands and serve as primary hospitality contact, oversee hospitality advance with artists)- Attendance at program events and social functions (as needed)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Preferred Qualifications - fast-paced environment requires mature, self-motivated and dependable individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Strong administrative and organizational skills- Strong attention to detail- Knowledge of MAC computers, Google applications, Microsoft Office, Adobe (Acrobat, InDesign)
Work Schedule/Hours: Minimum 20 office hours/week + events. Up to 40 hours/week during the summer months. Must be available nights/weekends for scheduled performances.
Anticipated Hiring Range: Closing Date: 2/28/2025
To apply, visit Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Local area, Remote job, Night shift, Weekend work,