Music Events Manager - Osher School of Music

Statement of Job :

The University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for a Music Events Manager.

The Music Events Manager is responsible for all operational aspects of the concerts, events, performances, and tours presented by University of Southern Maines, Osher School of Music (OSOM).

This includes management of front-of-the-house and box office operations on campus, supervising logistics and support services, contracting with off-site venues, and managing applicable budgets.

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the calendar and scheduling performance venues for the Osher School of Musics concerts and events, coordinating the preparation of marketing materials, and liaising with the CAHS Deans Office and USMs office of Public Affairs to promote events.

The scope of this work can represent more than events per year, of varying scale.

The Manager is responsible for the production of programs of professional quality for concerts and shows, and supervises all aspects of ticket sales, house management, sound recording, and ushering for music events.

The Manager prepares reports regarding ticket sales, attendance figures, and other areas as needed for the School of Music licensing and accreditation.

offers a personalized and opportunity-based approach to educating musicians, featuring a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors.

Excellence is the hallmark of the School of Music. Located near the coastal and mountain regions of Maine in the heart of Maine's population center, the School of Music is a dynamic hub of artistic and educational activity.

Students benefit from having the vibrant greater Portland arts scene at our doorstep, and we've achieved nearly % placement of our music education graduates.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of up to $50, commensurate with experience and is located on our Gorham Campus.

The office will move to the Portland Campus after completion of the in Fall .

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is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success.

Our Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maines DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events.

USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise : Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values : Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

• The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes : holidays, vacation and sick time;
• health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents;

a (b) retirement plan; and more.

Qualifications :

• Undergraduate degree with 2-4 years of professional experience in music and / or theatre.
• Demonstrated success in events management, including all logistics coordination, vendor and stakeholder communication, and event promotion.
• Marketing acumen with print materials, web content and social media.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with many different internal stakeholders and the public.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
22 days ago