Job Information
University of Southern Maine Music Events Manager - Osher School of Music in Portland, Maine
Position Title:
Music Events Manager - Osher School of Music
Campus:
Gorham
City, State:
Gorham ME
Department:
Music - PMUS
Bargaining Unit:
UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band:
3
Work Schedule:
40 hrs/per week with some night and weekends (Flexible as events schedule demands.)
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 Maine’s, 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 Music’s concerts and events, coordinating the preparation of marketing materials, and liaising with the CAHS Dean’s Office and USM’s office of Public Affairs to promote events. The scope of this work can represent more than 100 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.
The Osher School of Music (https://usm.maine.edu/osher-school-music/) 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 100% placement of our music education graduates.
This is a full-time position with an annual salary of up to $50,000 commensurate with experience and is located on our Gorham Campus. The office will move to the Portland Campus after completion of the Crewe Center for the Arts (https://www.foundation.usm.maine.edu/s/300/bp19/interior.aspx?sid=300&gid=1001&pgid=2647) in Fall 2025.
For a full job description to learn more about the essential duties and responsibilities click here (https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/job_descriptions/Music_Event_Manager_00025941.pdf) .
The University of Southern Maine (file:///N:/MICHL/Wendy/SEARCHES%202024/usm.maine.edu) 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 Maine’s 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 403(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.
Other Information:
To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs (https://usm.maine.edu/jobs) .
You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.
We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.
All required materials must be submitted by May 26, 2024.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Work Year Calendar:
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, CV/Resume