Want to work at a classical music festival? Set in the stunning scenery of the Lake District, you'll join a great team of festival staff and volunteers working to deliver a whole mixture of live classical concerts, masterclasses, online streaming, workshops and cross-arts events including dance, visual art and silent film. From stage management, box office, and front of house duties to working with the UK's finest musicians and more. This is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to gain experience working hands-on in the arts sector. Applicants are required to be available for the entirety of the period covering from lunchtime Tuesday 25 July until the afternoon of Monday 7 August 2023. Event managers will receive a fee of £850 in return for their services during the festival. Accommodation and breakfast will be provided at the University of Cumbria campus in Ambleside throughout this period and expenses are paid. All team members will also receive first aid training (gaining a qualification valid for 3 years and transferrable to other posts). An interest in music, theatre or the performing arts is essential. A knowledge of classical music, having a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are all preferable, but not necessarily essential. Please include this information in your application. This role offers you the opportunity to be responsible for: Undertaking responsibility for Front of House management, managing Event Assistants and volunteers/patrons Ensuring the smooth running of all LDSM events Preparing door sales Box Office points in advance of the arrival of Box Office staff Ensuring LDSM meets its Health & Safety obligations Preparing comprehensive documents for Front of House staff at all venues Briefing all Front of House staff, including staff and volunteers, on their specific duties Providing high-quality customer service and dealing with any enquiries, complaints and emergencies Greeting sponsors and VIPs Counting and documenting all Front of House sales Managing all Front of House cash floats Assisting the Box Office in second-counting all ticket and Front of House takingsJob Summary
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We're putting together a crack team for this year's summer festival and we're looking for Event Managers to join our team.Job Requirements
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