VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT THE CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER

Job Category: 
Administrative
Job Types: 
Internship
Job Types: 
Volunteer
Employment Type: 
Part Time
Location: 
Chicago

Assist in the planning and execution of the Chicago Cultural Center’s diverse musical programs, with particular emphasis on the classical concert series, including Chicago’s first Early Music Festival (April 20th – 25th). 

The Chicago Cultural Center is a landmark venue where the visual and performing arts are celebrated in more than 750 free concerts, exhibitions and programs each year.

 

Job Title:                    Classical Programs Intern

Period:                         March - May, 2010

Commitment:              2 – 3 days a week (see below for further details)

 

 

Responsibilities: Works with the Program Coordinator in planning and administration of free music programs at the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park including Classical Mondays, Sunday Salon Series, Chicago Under the Dome and the Chicago Early Music Festival (www.chicagoearlymusicfest.org).

 

Candidates should be available to work April 19th – 25th, on Early Music Festival events, as well as attending Sunday and Monday programs in May.  

Duties will include:

  • Concert management
  • Maintaining artist submissions, organizing and attending review sessions
  • Liasing with classical artists and organizations; collecting and compiling artist information and creating recital programs
  • Research projects to support event planning
  • Evaluating classical programs
  • Proofreading and writing marketing and PR copy
  • Assisting with the production of the Chicago Early Music Festival
  
Qualifications and Application Requirements

Skills & Qualifications: 

·         Thorough knowledge of and interest in music

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Detail oriented, personable, able to work independently and as a team member

·         Experience working with artists and non-profit organizations preferred

To Apply: 

Please submit a cover letter and resume by March 15 to:                       

Helen Vasey, Chicago Cultural Center                       

78 E. Washington St., Chicago IL 60602

helen.vasey@cityofchicago.org

 

Contact
Contact Name: 
Helen Vasey
Contact Email: 
helen.vasey@cityofchicago.org
URL: 
http://www.chicagoculturalcenter.org

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