Concert Assistant
*This job is available to work study students.

Reporting
The Concert Assistant reports to the Director of Production of The University of Chicago Presents. The University of Chicago Presents maintains a full time staff of three and a part time staff of five.

• Design and place all print advertisements.
• Layout and coordinate printing of all concert programs.

• Manage day to day finances, pay all bills, including preparing University-generated payment forms for Director's signature and working with Comptroller's Office.
• Answer phones, take messages, handle routine questions and requests.
• Proofread all concert programs and printed materials.

• Act as liaison to series subscribers and single ticket buyers, answering phones, assisting with seating, tickets and other requests.
• Assign subscriber and single-ticket buyer seats for concert series.
• Process, record and deposit all charitable contributions and revenue from ticket sales.

• Attend all concerts and special events.
• Assist with the management of part-time student staff at all concerts

Skills and Attributes
The Administrative Assistant should be:

• Extremely Organized
• Motivated, resourceful, self-starting and entrepreneurial
• Able to work under tight deadlines
• Positive, enthusiastic and energetic
• Proficient with computers
• Knowledgeable about music

Ideal Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Filemaker, Pagemaker and Internet

Compensation
Part time, 12 hours per week, additional compensations for performances. Compensation commensurate with experience. No benefits

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