Summer Artistic Operations (multiple positions available)

Position Title: Summer Artistic Operations (multiple positions available)
Department: Artistic Operations
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Status: Seasonal, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Employment Period: Remote orientation sessions during the week of June 2, 2025
In-Person: Monday, June 9 through Monday, August 11, 2025

Housing provided for non-local employees Sunday, June 8 through the morning of Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Position Summary
The Music Academy is recruiting for its 2025 Summer Music School & Festival in multiple departments. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in performing arts administration with seasonal full-time and part-time roles in artistic operations, residence life, front of house, marketing, and facilities. We encourage musicians and non-musicians alike. Come join our dynamic team where the sun shines brightly on possibility and potential to unleash the creators who will reimagine the future of classical music.

Position Responsibilities
• Responsibilities vary according to specific position. Please see our website for individual detailed job descriptions for positions including:
o Orchestra Personnel Manager
o Music Librarian
o Assistant Librarian
o Chamber Music Coordinator
o Audio Engineer
o Artistic Program Coordinator (up to 2)
o Lehrer Vocal Institute Coordinator
o Artist Liaison
o Stage Crew (up to 3 positions)

Candidate Profile
The Music Academy values colleagues with diverse perspectives who thrive in a collaborative, highly communicative workplace. Our administration collectively informs and agrees upon the organization’s expectations for teamwork, including a positive, goal-oriented environment that positions every employee for success.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate some, if not all, of the following:

• Background in classical music performance, education, and/or administration
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with high-profile personnel in high-pressure scenarios
• Professional conduct, dress, and appearance at all times
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work on a team and adapt to changing work priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ArtsVision a plus
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Previous summer festival experience a plus

Additional Requirements
• Some nights and weekends, including concert duty
• Frequent travel between Music Academy’s Miraflores campus and off-site venues

Compensation and Benefits
This is a seasonal, non-exempt, full-time position. Compensation is $18-20 per hour depending on position and commensurate with skills and experience. Seasonal employees are not eligible for Music Academy benefits unless required by law. Housing is provided, along with transportation and travel assistance during the summer residency for those not based in the Santa Barbara area. Lunch is provided Monday – Friday. Complimentary tickets are offered when available.

Application Process
Visit our website for detailed descriptions of each position available. Please email a letter of interest and current resume to hr@musicacademy.org. PDF format only. No phone calls, please. A background screening will be performed as a condition of employment.

The Music Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive work environment and we value each employee’s unique experiences and perspectives.

Our MISSION
The mission of the Music Academy of the West is to provide classically trained musicians and diverse audiences with transformative educational and performance experiences. We support musicians to expand their talents, inspire each other, and pursue artistic innovation.

About the Music Academy of the West
Located in Santa Barbara, the Music Academy of the West creates a space where exceptional talent can thrive by encouraging artists to stretch, experiment, improvise, and play. The Academy provides classically trained musicians and diverse audiences with transformative educational and performance experiences. The Music Academy’s programs include an annual eight-week Summer School & Music Festival (June 15 through August 9, 2025) which trains up to 150 fellows ages 18-34 and presents more than 130 performances and events, competitions, and a fully staged opera; Sing!, a children’s choir that performs with local, national, and international partners; the innovative Alumni Enterprise Awards; and Mariposa Concert Series.
For more information, please visit musicacademy.org.