Artist Relations Assistant & Hospitality Manager
Boone, NC
330 University Hall Dr
Updated: May 20
Artist Relations Assistant & Hospitality Manager
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| Working Title | Artist Relations Assistant & Hospitality Manager |
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| Location | Boone, NC |
| Position Number | N34140 |
| Department | Office of Arts Engagement - 540400 |
Position Summary Information
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| License/Certification Required | |
| Essential Job Functions | This role works within The Schaefer Center and Appalachian Summer Festival. To assist the Director of Booking & Artist Relations in administrative and tasks related to programming presented by The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts and An Appalachian Summer Festival, to include: - General administrative/office support (data entry, preparing and assembling letters/welcome packets, copying/faxing, budgetary planning/tracking, contracts, receipt management) - Internal/external communications (email/phone, scheduling, meeting notes) - Artist hospitality (assist with advance process for all hospitality logistics, assist with planning/shopping, catering set-up and maintenance, coordinating with caterers) - Public relations/interaction with visiting artists and the public (local artist transport via use of University or rental vehicle, “Day of Show” runner for errands and serve as primary hospitality contact, oversee hospitality advance with artists) - Attendance at program events and social functions (as needed) |
| Preferred Qualifications | - fast-paced environment requires mature, self-motivated and dependable individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Strong administrative and organizational skills - Strong attention to detail - Knowledge of MAC computers, Google applications, Microsoft Office, Adobe (Acrobat, InDesign) |
| Work Schedule/Hours | 30 office hours/week events. Up to 40 hours/week during the summer months. Must be available nights/weekends for scheduled performances. |
| Number of Hours Per Week | 20-39 |
| Number of Months Per Year | 12 |
| Mandatory Staff | No |
| Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |
| Hiring Range | $16.00-20.00 |
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
| Posting Date | 05/19/2026 |
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| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web) |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Include resume, cover letter and a list of 3 professional references with contact information included |
| Quick Link | |
| Posting Number | 201500936P |
Supplemental Questions
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Please describe any prior performing arts or hospitality experience
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This job requires good organizational skills and constant attention to detail. What experiences have prepared you for a job like this
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Please describe your experience in working with others to organize and facilitate an event or intiative.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- List of References with Contact Information
Minimum Qualifications Must possess a valid, unexpired driver’s license Must pass a Criminal Background Check Ability to communicate in written and/or verbal form Ability to work with people from varying perspectives and backgrounds Ability to professionally represent the program/department Ability to work with clients (students, employees, public) via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, phone calls, and/or emails As needed, ability to work independently or as a team member team Ability to be organized License/ Certification Required Essential Job Functions This role works within The Schaefer Center and Appalachian Summer Festival. To assist the Director of Booking & Artist Relations in administrative and tasks related to programming presented by The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts and An Appalachian Summer Festival, to include:- General administrative/office support (data entry, preparing and assembling letters/welcome packets, copying/faxing, budgetary planning/tracking, contracts, receipt management)- Internal/external communications (email/phone, scheduling, meeting notes)- Artist hospitality (assist with advance process for all hospitality logistics, assist with planning/shopping, catering set-up and maintenance, coordinating with caterers)- Public relations/interaction with visiting artists and the public (local artist transport via use of University or rental vehicle, “Day of Show” runner for errands and serve as primary hospitality contact, oversee hospitality advance with artists)- Attendance at program events and social functions (as needed) Preferred Qualifications - fast-paced environment requires mature, self-motivated and dependable individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Strong administrative and organizational skills- Strong attention to detail- Knowledge of MAC computers, Google applications, Microsoft Office, Adobe (Acrobat, In. Design) Work Schedule/ Hours 30 office hours/week events. Up to 40 hours/week during the summer months. Must be available nights/weekends for scheduled performances. Number of Hours Per Week 20-39 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Hiring Range $16.00-20.00 Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations. Posting Details Information Posting Date 05/19/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)
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