Volunteers needed

Volunteers needed: positions open

 

• Earn concert tickets, meet-the-artist opportunities, other benefits
• Stretch your skill set while giving back to the community 
• Work harder and have more fun that you can possibly imagine in a single week!

 

Volunteer positions vary greatly, from at-home online work which can be done at your convenience, to on-the-clock “runners” who take care of last-minute details during Festival week.  Levels of responsibility and involvement range from single-task, short-term projects (“please put these stamps on those envelopes”) to area-specific responsibilities such as Merchandise Sales Crew and On-Site Promotions Crew, to longer-term, skilled positions in nonprofit management, strategic planning, information technology, and community relations.

 

If you are currently between jobs and are looking for a way to stretch your own skill set while giving back to the community and benefiting a local nonprofit organization, then we want to hear from you!  Email info@LagunaBeachMusicFestival.com and ask for a Volunteer Sign-up form.  And thanks in advance for your support.

 

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FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE POSITIONS

These are volunteer assignments that can be completed on flexible schedules within given deadlines.

 

ONLINE PROMOTIONS TEAM

Responsibilities: conduct online research and inform various constituencies about Laguna Beach Music Festival.  You will be part of our marketing & publicity team.

Skills required: basic computer skills, Google search tools.

Commitment: total 40 hours assigned at your convenience anytime between Dec 1 and January 15.

 

LAGUNA PROMOTIONS TEAM

Responsibilities: distribute posters and brochure to designated storefronts, restaurants and other locations throughout Laguna.

Commitment: 2-3 hours every 2-3 weeks, Dec 15 through Feb 12.

 

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Responsibilities: provide administrative support including preparing correspondence, managing special requests, liaising with vendors, etc. You will report to the Managing Director.

Skills required: confident working with MS Office, good time management, good people skills (on the phone, one-on-one), ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.

Commitment: 4-20 hours per week beginning Dec 1 plus additional hours during Festival week (Feb 6-12).  Also, you may be asked attend meetings to take notes, facilitate hospitality, etc – at specific times but with plenty of notice.

 

WRITER

Responsibilities: write blog copy, facebook updates, short press releases, text for concert program guides, event listings, web updates, etc.

Skill set: excellent writing and research skills, familiarity with classical music, ability to write fast and clean.

Commitment: 4+ hours per week beginning Dec 1.

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Responsibilities: you tell us! We need help! We are looking for an energetic IT professional who can review our systems and suggest a balanced approach to growth.

Commitment: again, we really have no idea. To start with, perhaps a half-day consultation followed by 15-20 hours in December-January?

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Responsibilities: help guide the Festival into its next decade, and take ownership for the future of the Festival. Board members provide vital volunteer support in areas of marketing, fundraising and administration.

Skill set: nonprofit management experience is helpful, but a love of music and a commitment to community is essential.

Commitment: varies.

 

FESTIVAL WEEK POSITIONS

For these are volunteer assignments you must be available to work at least 20 hours during the week of Feb 6-12, 2012 and you must attend a Volunteer Training session on Sat Jan 28, 4-6pm.

 

ASSISTANT TO THE PRODUCTION MANAGER

Responsibilities: assist the Production Manager with artist hospitality, ground transportation, schedule & information updates, etc.

Commitment: you must attend a Volunteer Training session on Sat Jan 28, 4-6pm; then, must be available to work at 4 Laguna Playhouse concerts and 3 key outreach events during the Festival.

MERCHANDISE SALES TEAM

Responsibilities: set up and manage crew of 2-3 people to sell CDs at Festival concerts; coordinate post-concert CD signings; track sales and complete daily sales report forms.

Commitment: you must attend a Volunteer Training session on Sat Jan 28, 4-6pm; then, must be available to work at 4 Laguna Playhouse concerts and 3 key outreach events during the Festival.

PATRON HOSPITALITY TEAM

Responsibilities: coordinate VIP hospitality including reserved parking and intermission concessions.

Commitment: you must attend a Volunteer Training session on Sat Jan 28, 4-6pm; then, must be available to work at 4 Laguna Playhouse concerts and 3 key outreach events during the Festival.

 

ON-SITE PROMOTIONS TEAM

Responsibilities: coordinate marketing and promotions on-site at Festival events; set up and staff an information table before, during and after events; restock postcard and brochure drops in key Laguna locations.

Commitment: ½ day training on Sat Jan 28; then, must be available to work at 4 Laguna Playhouse concerts and 3 key outreach events before and during the Festival.

 

RUNNERS

Responsibilities: run! Seriously, you may be the most important person on the team. You will pick up and deliver people and products, make sure banners and brochures and laptops and guest lists, etc,  are where they need to be and when. You will be the advance team for all events, making sure doors are unlocked and signs are in place, etc., and you will assist crew managers in merchandise sales, hospitality, etc.

Commitment: ½ day training on Sat Jan 28; minimum 5 hours per day for at least 5 days between Mon Feb 6 and Sun Feb 12, 2012.