As an integral part of Spoleto Festival USA’s advancement department, the Special Events Manager works to foster lasting relationships between the Festival and its patrons, promoting positive attitudes toward giving among current and prospective donors, BRIDGE and SCENE (young people’s groups).
Spoleto Festival USA seeks a Front of House Coordinator to oversee a corps of 300+ volunteer ushers and a team of House Managers. The Front of House Coordinator is responsible for all onboarding, training, and scheduling for these two groups. The Front of House Coordinator’s primary focus will be to ensure a safe and enjoyable performance experience for all Festival attendees.
The Box Office Ticket Agent acts as a representative of the Festival, interacting via phone and email with the public while handling ticket sales, providing excellent customer service, and assisting with daily box office operations. The Box Office Ticket Agent is a part-time, seasonal position that plays an integral role in department operations. This role has the potential to expand into supervisory responsibilities with evening and weekend hours available at venues throughout the 17 days of the Festival.
Spoleto Festival USA seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee daily upkeep and life-cycle planning of the physical plant, capital improvement, coordination of all facility maintenance and repairs, technical assets and equipment, security of property and persons, fire prevention, and emergency action plans. The Manager will provide onsite facility management for the following facilities: 1) Murray Center (Festival’s offices, parking lots, and event rental space), 2) Festival Hall (event rental venue), 3) Festival Shop (houses five tenants and storage for the Festival), and 4) Warehouse (organization and production storage). The Manager will support the management of repair and construction projects as needed. The Manager is expected to complete necessary tasks while providing world-class service to ensure all facilities and equipment are fully functional, safe, clean, and code-compliant for all employees, tenants, and visitors.
The Company Manager position is a full-time, year-round position in the Producing Department of Spoleto Festival USA. The responsibilities for the position are broad and may vary depending on the particular needs of the upcoming season. The position offers a unique and hands-on opportunity to see and learn about producing an international performing arts festival. The ideal candidate is someone interested in pursuing a career in arts administration and has some experience in the field.
