Summermusik
Reports To: Executive Director
Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 30, 2026. Position will close once filled.
Job Description
Patron Services Associate
Summermusik seeks a personable, outgoing Patron Services Associate who possesses superior communication and organizational skills for our 2026 summer festival season. This position offers a college student an opportunity to learn about the behind-the-scenes operations of a chamber orchestra during our 12th annual Summermusik Festival.
Dates: 6 weeks, Monday, July 20 through Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Working hours: 40 hrs/week
Pre-festival (first 2.5 weeks): Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
During festival (3.5 weeks): Flexible daytime hours in addition to evenings and weekends for performances and events. Typically, off on Mondays, in the office on Tuesdays, events/rehearsals/performances vary Wed-Sun.
Compensation: $12/hour. Non-exempt. Associates receive parking reimbursement and two complimentary tickets for Mainstage performances. Housing and transportation are not provided and is the responsibility of the Associate.
Responsibilities and Duties Include:
Patron Services Associate Specific:
- Act as Front of House Manager for Mainstage performances
- Train and manage volunteers at events and concerts
- Assist Executive Director with a variety of tasks to help connect with donors during the 2026 festival, including but not limited to:
- Coordinate and manage onsite donor meet and greets
- Organize and run onsite donor photoshoots
- Manage distribution of donor thank you gifts
- Assist with fundraising programs during our summer festival, including donor events, dinners, and fundraisers
- Development copywriting, proofing, and editing
All Summermusik Associates:
- Drive and escorts guest artists to various events, rehearsals, and performances as needed
- Work Front of House selling merchandise, scanning tickets, and answering customer questions
- Attend staff/production meetings and assist staff in managing and anticipating logistical problems
- Assist the Production Manager and other staff with loading and unloading production vehicle and staff/festival vehicles at the conclusion of all rehearsals/events/performances
- Assist the Production Manager and Stage Manager with set-up and teardown of backstage and Front of House
- Contribute to the professional appearance of Summermusik both on and off stage
- Provide general assistance to Summermusik on various administrative tasks as assigned
- Build your Cincinnati artistic community network while working with many of the area’s top musicians, as well as vendors, technical staff, and guest artists
Qualifications Include:
- Undergraduate or graduate students studying arts administration, music, communications, or related field preferred
- Administrative experience working for not-for-profit and/or philanthropic organizations, preferably in the arts field
- Knowledge of database software, such as Spektrix, a plus
- Experience working in Canva
- Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace
- Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills
- Ability to promote a positive and passionate work atmosphere by behaving and communicating with internal and external contacts in a manner using considerable professionalism, tact and enthusiasm. Ability to interact with others in a manner that inspires trust and confidence
- Detail-oriented and organized with a demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated self-starter, who can also work as a member of our fun team!
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and solutions quickly
- The candidate must have their own transportation with a valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Candidate must have their own smart phone and laptop
- Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to gidley@summermusik.org. In the subject line, please reference: Patron Services Associate.
Contact:
Evan Gidley, Executive Director
About Summermusik:
Mission: We create intimate, transformative experiences that connect the musically curious.
Founded in 1974, Summermusik with resident ensemble Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra creates intimate, transformative experiences that connect the musically curious. Under the direction of Music Director Eckart Preu, Summermusik provides a vibrant musical experience in an intimate and informal setting for both the seasoned and novice concert patron. The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra is comprised of 32 professional musicians, the ideal ensemble size for presenting orchestral works from the Baroque and Classical eras as well as commissioned works by contemporary composers. Often, the ensemble shrinks down to as small as 3 musicians, which allows for flexibility and creativity in programming. Collaborations are a hallmark of Summermusik, including partnerships with Walk with Amal, CET, Cincinnati Ballet, and Cincinnati Art Museum, among others. The We Are One festival series was launched in 2022 and amplifies under-consulted voices by acknowledging historical and contemporary inequities and celebrating unique cultures.
For additional information about Summermusik, visit www.summermusik.org.
