West Cork Music Programme Production Internship
West Cork Music Programme Production Internship
West Cork Chamber Music Festival 30 June -8 July 2017
Festivals Overview
West Cork Music promotes and runs the West Cork Chamber Music Festival. The Festival runs for 9 days with approximately 5 concerts, 3 masterclasses taking place each day, a total of 70 events.
The Festival’s Programme Production Intern is responsible for providing hands-on support to the Production Manager.
This position is a highly active role focusing specifically on event management – venue setup, maintaining and takedown as well as overall event production.
Internship duration: The position will commence on the June 27th and finish on the 10th July
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with the Festival Production Manager in setting up, organising and maintaining event venues
• Assist the Production Manager on production / programme needs as they arise
• Assist Venue Managers with event resets: moving chairs, lights, stage as needed for rehearsals and concert
• Assist with keeping detailed records of supplies used at each event
• Assist in the coordination of event volunteers
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have flexible schedule and be available for scheduling for duration of Festival
• Ability to work as part of team, ability to work in high stress situations
• Detail oriented, well-organized and self-motivated
•Interest in arts administration, event planning and production
• Having a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is an advantage.
BENEFITS
• Meals (Lunch and Dinner) covered for the duration of the Festival 30 June - 8 July
• Accommodation provided
• Gain experience in non-profit development, event management, and volunteer coordination
• Opportunity to work behind the scenes in a major international festival
To apply for the above listed position, please submit a cover letter, along with a CV to Clodagh Whelan, Programme Manager to clodaghwcm [at] eircom.net. Please include “Production Intern” in the email subject heading. Deadline is 15th May 2017.
