Three Artist Services Interns assist the Operations staff in the day-to-day
management of a multi-venue dance festival and are responsible for a wide variety of logistics associated with artist services, special events, campus management and customer service. Artist Services Interns rotate between four assignments throughout the internship: Inside/Out (our outdoor stage), Artist Services, Special Events, and Education/Campus Management.
All Artist Services interns assist with the implementation of Special Events, from set up of tables, chairs, and portable sound systems, to operating sound equipment during events. Additional tasks include answering general inquiries, assisting disabled patrons, and directing parking which require strong customer service skills. Administrative duties including data entry and maintenance, resource scheduling and tracking, and participation in various research projects are also required. Click here for a full job description.
Candidates must demonstrate a genuine interest in company, stage or event management. They should be detail-oriented, be confident in a public leadership role, and organized and efficient at multi-tasking. They must be able to work long hours through frequent interruptions, lift up to 50 pounds, tackle projects both independently and collaboratively and have excellent customer service skills. Secondary language fluency a plus. A successful candidate must be able to do all of this while maintaining a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
- During the Inside/Out rotation, interns are the point person for most logistics regarding Inside/Out, performers for the designated week- from housing needs to coordinating technical needs with the Production Department.
- Artist Services duties include coordinating artist hospitality, housing and transportation and welcoming traveling artists, scholars and guests.
- Special Events responsibilities include serving as the liaison between Marketing, Development, Dining Services and Operations in the preparation, set up and break down of all internal and external events, as well as assisting with all outside group related activities such as tours and on-site dining.
- Education/Campus Management responsibilities include assisting the Artist Services Manager and the Education Department with the arrival and departure of all participants and faculty of The School at Jacob's Pillow as well as helping the grounds remain clean and presentable, ensuring patron comfort and safety, and implementing minor repairs and improvements.
All Artist Services interns assist with the implementation of Special Events, from set up of tables, chairs, and portable sound systems, to operating sound equipment during events. Additional tasks include answering general inquiries, assisting disabled patrons, and directing parking which require strong customer service skills. Administrative duties including data entry and maintenance, resource scheduling and tracking, and participation in various research projects are also required. Click here for a full job description.
Candidates must demonstrate a genuine interest in company, stage or event management. They should be detail-oriented, be confident in a public leadership role, and organized and efficient at multi-tasking. They must be able to work long hours through frequent interruptions, lift up to 50 pounds, tackle projects both independently and collaboratively and have excellent customer service skills. Secondary language fluency a plus. A successful candidate must be able to do all of this while maintaining a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
For information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.
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