Job Description
The Aspen Music Festival & School (AMFS) House Managers are part of the Front of House (FOH) team, which is responsible for all FOH operations from arrival to the end of each concert, ensuring exemplary customer service and safety to all AMFS patrons. The FOH team is a team of nine, led by the Front of House & Venue Operations Manager and Assistant Front of House Manager, and is present for all open concerts, rehearsals and events which occur at the festival's main performance venues in Aspen, Colorado. These facilities include our 2050-seat Benedict Music Tent and the 500-seat Harris Concert Hall. Additionally, the FOH team is involved in events in the local Aspen Community, including recitals at Aspen Chapel, Aspen Center for Physics, Pitkin County Library, and more.
Responsibilities - Train and?manage ushers, outlining duties, house rules, and service expectations, including scanning tickets, greeting audiences, and properly addressing audience conflict or misconduct and issues regarding safety of our patrons.
- Communicate with the Meadows Production Crew throughout each event to execute the seating process and encourage efficient seating.
- Prepare each venue before every event and ensure program books are stocked and AMFS signage/materials are up-to-date.
- Lead pre-event meetings with FOH staff about the event's program and procedures.
- Ensure all venue entry points are staffed and set-up at the proper time.
- Coordinate with the Director of Ticket Services to forecast and mitigate ticketing and seating issues during high-traffic events.
- Address all issues that arise related to seating or the Front of House in a professional and service-driven manner.
- Coordinate with the Director of Ticket Services to reconcile ticket sales, scans, and counts to ensure accurate attendance data.
- Provide a verbal account of each event to the Meadows Stage Manager for inclusion within the event report.
- Ensure the proper closure of all facilities on the Meadows Campus after each event.
- Submit accurate and detailed Front of House Reports for assigned AMFS events.
In this role, there are three positions available for the summer of 2024.
Requirements
- Must have management experience, preferably within a presentation hall.
- Familiarity with classical music and orchestral practices are a plus.?
- Must possess an outgoing demeanor with strong customer service skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
- Candidates must be able to prioritize well and complete multiple tasks quickly, efficiently, and calmly.
- A humble and durable sense of humor is strongly advised.
Dates June 17, 2024-August 18, 2024
Compensation $15.42/hour plus housing provided by AMFS (valued at a minimum of $4.45/hour depending on location.) Overtime $23.13/hour
OR
$22.00/hour if you provide your own housing. Overtime $33.00/hour.
Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.
Application Procedure Please complete the online application process and attach your cover letter and one-page resume with 3 references where prompted. PDF format only. No phone calls please.
Hiring Timeline Application review to begin in January. Applicants who submit materials before February 12, 2024 will be given priority in the review process. Interviews will be scheduled to begin after February 12, 2024. Application to remain open until position(s) filled.
Statement on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access At AMFS, we are committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we're investing to move our organization and classical music industry forward. In order to create and maintain a diverse community, AMFS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
For more information on this, please read our full Statement of Commitment .
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