Producing Assistant
About the position: The Producing Assistant will primarily assist Festival Producer and Associate Producer with a wide range of projects including database management; compilation of information for artist visas; tracking contracts and other forms; Festival outreach; coordination of supernumeraries and backstage hospitality; and, other logistics.
Candidates must be highly detail oriented and have very strong organizational and communication skills and a professional demeanor. Fluency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook plus proficiency in internet research required. The ability to set priorities, work collaboratively, take initiative and anticipate and solve problems under intense pressure is necessary. Prior experience in hospitality management and event planning is desirable.
Position will begin immediately and end in mid-June. Evening and weekend time commitment is necessary beginning mid-April through the end of the Festival.
About Spoleto Festival USA: For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with more than 140 events featuring artists from around the world performing opera; theater; ballet, contemporary, and postmodern dance; music theater; jazz, chamber, contemporary, and symphonic music; and visual arts. Spoleto Festival USA is internationally recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival.
The Festival mission is to present programs of the highest artistic caliber while maintaining a dedication to young artists, a commitment to all forms of the performing arts, a passion for contemporary innovation, and an enthusiasm for providing unusual performance opportunities for established artists.
To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Producing Assistant Search, Spoleto Festival USA, 14 George St, Charleston, SC 29401 or to admin@spoletousa.org with the subject line “Producing Assistant Search.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No phone calls, please.
