Celebrating its 52nd season in 2017-18, Shriver Hall Concert Series is Baltimore’s premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists. Presenting its coveted subscription series each year, free ‘Discovery Series’ concerts around the Greater-Baltimore area, and other special events, the Series has been called “Baltimore’s finest importer of classical music talent” by The Sun and is the five-time recipient of Baltimore Magazine’s distinction “Best Classical Music” in its annual “Best of Baltimore” issue.
Tasks Include:
-Assisting audience development and outreach efforts for all SHCS events. This may include outreach to local colleges and student organizations; submission of events to free listing websites; and development and cultivation of relationships with meet-up groups.
-Supporting development of content for Facebook and Twitter platforms
-Conducting artist, market, audience, donor, and other research
-Assisting in preparation of materials for Annual Fund campaign
-Providing office support, including copying, data entry, aiding with administrative processes, filing, scanning, etc.
-Concert duty for subscription and Discovery Series performances
-Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Candidates considering a career in arts administration, marketing, and/or development are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with and knowledge of classical music strongly preferred. Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with data analysis a plus. Seeking an independent thinker, doer, and problem-solver with strong verbal and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to juggle priorities, reliability, willingness to learn, and a sense of humor are highly valued attributes.
Must be able to commit to a regular schedule of 10 hours per week during office hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) and SHCS concert dates for the Fall 2017 semester. Shriver Hall Concert Series’ offices are located on the JHU Homewood Campus. Compensation will be $10/hour. Applications will be considered as they are received, with preference given to applications received by August 11, 2017.
Please send cover letter and resume to Sarah Dinin ([email protected]) with the subject line, “SHCS Fall 2017 Internship”. No phone calls, please.