Employment/Interns

Wanted: Leader of the Bach Boutique!

BOUTIQUE COORDINATOR POSITION

Reports to: George Evano, Director of Communications

Positions: 1

Dates: Late May – July 18th, 2012*

*Start/End dates and weekly schedule are flexible. Hours are part-time until June 8, increasing thereafter to full-time. Bulk of hours will be between June 26-July 15, 2012. Intern must be available for as many as seven days a week from June 29-July 15.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

OBF is looking for a Boutique Coordinator to manage daily operations of the Bach Boutique, supervise Boutique volunteers and work with OBF Boutique Coordinator Intern.  They are responsible for Boutique set-up and tear-down, training volunteers in appropriate sales and service procedures, and keeping accurate sales and inventory records. People in this position report to the OBF Director of Communications and work with the OBF finance director and Hult Center staff

Prior to Festival:

• Meet with OBF staff to confirm dates/times Boutique will be open, discuss items to be sold at Boutique, set date for Boutique set-up
• Schedule appropriate number of volunteers for each Boutique shift, and provide volunteers with “Boutique 101” training guide
• Contact Hult Center Concessions Manager to arrange table set-up, phone line for credit card machine, locking storage closet
• Pack up Boutique merchandise prior to move-in date
• Set up Boutique in Hult Center Lobby
• Fill out beginning numbers on inventory sheets

During Festival:

• Open Boutique one hour prior to performance, at intermission and for 15 minutes after the performance.  Ensure that cash and merchandise are secure between open times.
• Supervise Boutique volunteers, ensuring that appropriate cash handling and customer service procedures are followed

At end of Festival:

• Fill out ending numbers on inventory sheets
• Pack up Boutique merchandise
• Return cash box, inventory sheets, and supplies to OBF office

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to cordially supervise volunteers
• Upbeat and enthusiastic about selling the cool OBF merchandise
• Customer service communication skills to professionally represent the Festival to a wide range of audiences, musicians, international guests, VIP donors, etc.
• Organized and punctual while also able to “go with the flow” to meet needs of the operation

The ideal candidate is well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to respond quickly in high-stress situations while maintaining a professional demeanor. Excellent communication skills will be needed in your daily interactions with OBF staff, volunteers, artists and patrons. Candidates with enthusiasm for the arts are strongly encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION:

This position is compensated with a one-time stipend after the Festival; details available at time of interview. This position also receives complimentary concert and event tickets for Festival performances.

INQUIRE WITHIN:

Is this you? Or a friend? Let us know! To apply, send an e-mail to our hiring associate below expressing your interest and qualifications and include daytime phone. We will contact you for further information.

Lauren Pinchin
Event & Contract Coordinator
lpinchin@uoregon.edu
541.346.1316