Job Openings 

Bach Akademie Charlotte adds to its core team of staff in the run-up to and during the annual Charlotte Bach Festival. All opportunities, temporary and permanent, are advertised on this page when open.

For information about volunteer opportunities, please click here.

2023 Charlotte Bach Festival Jobs

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to jobs(at)bacharlotte.com by May 1. Being a staff member during the Charlotte Bach Festival is an all-in proposition. Please note, there are limited opportunities for time off during the employment contract period. If you know you must be away from the festival for any reason during its duration, please advise us during your interview so we can plan accordingly.

House & Box Office Manager

Contract period:
Weeks of May 22 and 29 approx. 5 hours per week hybrid
In-person training begins at 1pm on June 6
Duties conclude the afternoon of June 15

Reporting to the Interim Managing Director, the House & Box Office Manager will:

  • Oversee the Ambassador Program, managing three high school interns.
  • Train and manage ushers, outlining duties, house rules, and service expectations, including scanning tickets, greeting audiences, and properly addressing audience conflict or misconduct and issues regarding safety of our patrons.
  • Be familiar with emergency procedures and, with the Interim Managing Director, execute as needed.
  • Coordinate the seating process, encouraging efficient seating, and notifying the Production Manager when the House doors are closed.
  • Prepare each venue before every event and ensure program books are stocked and signage/materials are up-to-date.
  • Lead pre-event meetings with front of house staff about the event’s program and procedures.
  • Ensure all venue entry points are staffed and set-up at the proper time.
  • Forecast and mitigate ticketing and seating issues during high-traffic events.
  • Address all issues that arise related to seating or the Front of House in a professional and service-driven manner.
  • Reconcile ticket sales, scans, and counts to ensure accurate attendance data.
  • Ensure the proper cleanup and closure of all facilities after each event.


Requirements

  • Must have management experience.
  • Familiarity with classical music and orchestral and choral practices are a plus.
  • Must possess an outgoing and gracious demeanor with strong customer service skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
  • Candidates must be able to prioritize well and complete multiple tasks quickly, efficiently, and calmly.
  • A humble and durable sense of humor is strongly advised.
Production Manager

Contract period:
Weeks of May 22 and 29 approx. 5 hours per week hybrid
In-person training begins at 1pm on June 6
Duties conclude the afternoon of June 15

Reporting to the Interim Managing Director with a dotted line to the Artistic Director, the Production Manager will:

  • Oversee 2 Stage Crew Interns and Recording/Video Intern
  • Transport equipment to and from rehearsal and performance venues
  • Check equipment against inventory before and after rehearsals and performances
  • Set up and strike rehearsals and performances
  • Be available to musicians and conductors before, during, and after rehearsal
  • Remain on duty during rehearsal to resolve emergency and non-emergency issues
  • Set and strike stage configurations for various ensembles taking into consideration set changes, interferences, lines of sight, and various elements of set design
  • Extrapolate and execute set design and set changes based on seating rosters, instrumentation, program orders, and observing rehearsals
  • Manage back-of-house operations before and during performances, including the use of stage doors, projectors/screens, and any microphones or other technical equipment. Where applicable, liaise with venue AV staff.
  • Create detailed production schedules and work schedules for the Stage Crew and other artistic staff
  • Manage the master rehearsal schedule
  • Assist with administrative duties related to festival artists and concert production as needed
  • Be familiar with emergency procedures and, with the Interim Managing Director and House & Box Office Manager, execute as needed.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
     

Requirements

  • Possess exemplary personal and customer service skills, managing interaction with musicians and artists in a respectful and courteous manner at all times
  • Be able to multitask and maintain professionalism during times of intense time pressure
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
  • Repeatedly lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds for some distance, using proper handling techniques for musical instruments and special equipment
  • Possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record
  • Must be 21 or older
Artist Relations Manager

Contract period:
Weeks of May 22 and 29 approx. 5 hours per week hybrid
In-person training begins at 1pm on June 6
Duties conclude the afternoon of June 15

Reporting to the Artistic Director with a dotted line to the Interim Managing Director, the Artist Relations Manager will:

  • Serve as primary point of contact for all festival artists leading up to and during the festival, ensuring their visits go smoothly and their needs are met
  • Be present at all rehearsals, concerts, and events
  • Act as personal assistant to the Artistic Director
  • Maintain Music Library and support Artistic Director leading up to and during the festival to ensure all musicians are provided with music
  • Maintain communication with each artist
  • Assist the operations staff with pre-festival preparations and post-festival clean up, as well as helping to fulfill the day-to-day responsibilities of the operations department
  • Organize travel logistics, as needed
  • Interface with artistic personnel, administrative staff, volunteers, donors, and patrons
  • Oversee the Volunteer Coordinator, ensuring they have the necessary information to perform their role
  • Work with the Production Manager to manage the master rehearsal schedule
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  • Oversee the Housing Coordinator
  • Serve as the primary liaison with Queens University for artist dormitory housing


Requirements

  • Knowledge of classical music and orchestral and choral practices
  • Possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record
  • Must possess an outgoing demeanor with strong customer service skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
  • Candidates must be able to prioritize well and complete multiple tasks quickly, efficiently, and calmly.
  • A humble and durable sense of humor is strongly advised.
  • Must be 21 or older Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Housing Coordinator - volunteer

Reporting to Artist Relations Manager, the Housing Coordinator will:

  • Coordinate housing for all festival artists.
  • Liaise with homestay hosts to determine availability and type of accommodations available.
  • Match artists with hosts or dorms with consideration to special needs and preferences.
  • Communicate housing assignments to artists and hosts.
  • Communicate host comp ticket requirements to House & Box Office Manager.
  • Thanking hosts in writing for their hospitality.
  • Supervise dorm cleanout.