Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts · 8 hours ago
Artist Services Associate - Festival Orchestra
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. They are seeking a Temporary Seasonal Artist Services Associate to oversee the well-being of artists and uphold the artist services standards while fostering a welcoming and inclusive backstage culture.
ArtEducationPerforming Arts
Responsibilities
Manage and facilitate advance and onsite communication with artists for performances, rehearsals, and other events related to the production, under the supervision of the Associate Director, Festival Orchestra & Special Projects and the Orchestra Line Producer
Serve as main artist liaison for off-stage support
Arrange artist hospitality, meals, and gifts according to Festival standards and/or the contracted needs of the guest artists
Book flights, hotels, airport transfers, and local transportation when applicable
Organize meals and beverages for orchestra musicians, including drink vouchers
Meet and greet guest artists on day of arrival
Create, update, and distribute artist welcome packets, itineraries, and on-site resources (i.e DOS schedules, menu books, dressing room & wayfinding signage) to the visiting artists
Keep track of expenses and work with Festival Orchestra team to reconcile credit card statements
Support Festival Orchestra staff in troubleshooting any day-of needs including running errands, equipment pick-ups, etc
Manage and update supplies inventory in coordination with Programming Manager & Festival Orchestra staff
Collate list of guest names for complimentary performance tickets for guest artists, orchestra musicians, and staff, and liaise with box office on all ticketing requests
Coordinate student group arrivals for educational open rehearsals
Delegate tasks to Festival Orchestra Intern in collaboration with the Orchestra Line Producer
Support the Associate Director, Festival Orchestra & Special Projects in managing the Music & Artistic Director’s schedule and off-stage needs
Represent Lincoln Center onsite as a welcoming face of the Programming Department
Qualification
Required
Prior professional Orchestra Management, Artist Services, Company Management, or Stage Management experience in touring or event production, with a keen interest in working with performing artists
Ability and willingness to work a robust Festival schedule, including late nights, weekends, and overtime
Strong work ethic and dedication to thorough communication; excelling at keeping everyone in the loop
Ability to learn and absorb information quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
Solid computer and organizational skills; familiarity with Microsoft Suite (primarily Word, Excel, and Outlook) and/or Monday.com ideal
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to self-direct
A passion for the performing arts and equitable work practices
A sense of humor!
Preferred
Desire to work in professional orchestra management and background in classical music is preferred, but not required
Company
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City.
Founded in 2001
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Chief Operating Officer
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