The Grant Park Music Festival (the Festival) in Chicago, Illinois seeks a full-time Community Engagement Assistant for the 2022 summer season, June 15 – August 20. The Community Engagement Assistant is a key member of the team working to produce live events for music lovers of all ages in the most spectacular locations across Chicago, including the Festival’s home at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. The Community Engagement Assistant supports the Festival’s lifelong learning and community engagement initiatives and gains valuable experience in event/concert planning and production, marketing, and program evaluation.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with logistics and operational needs for Festival education and community engagement programs
• Work with Teaching Artists to assist with set-up, scheduling, and logistics for Classical Campers program participants, ordering buses, confirming schedules
• Serve as primary staff contact for participants in the Festival's Visiting Masters and Young Artist Showcase programs, managing student needs for the series and assisting with stage management
• Assist with efforts to maximize awareness of Festival Connect activities in partnership with the Festival’s Marketing and Education and Community Engagement teams
• Assist with evaluation and analysis of education and community engagement activities

MINIMUM CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Three years or more of college-level education completed or two years of professional experience
• Thorough knowledge of, and passion for, live music (classical music a plus)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; demonstrated ability to be highly adaptable and resourceful
• Interest in actively engaging with Festival visitors of all ages and backgrounds
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and basic computer tasks
• Ability to work outdoors at times and possibly in inclement weather
• Must be available June 6 through August 20

COMPENSATION/SCHEDULE

• $15.50/hour; typically 30-40 hours/week. This position is non-exempt
• Some nights and weekends (generally Saturdays) are required during the Festival season (June 15, 2022 – August 20, 2022)
• Position Start Date: late May 2022 (specific start date TBD by mutual agreement)

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINE POLICY 

The Grant Park Orchestral Association (the Association) has implemented a policy requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This policy is consistent with our duty to maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, to eliminate any direct threats to the health or safety of individuals in the workplace, and to safeguard the health of our staff, musicians, patrons, and the community at large. This policy will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and is based on guidance from Chicago Department of Public Health, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
 
Those seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form here and submit to Hannah Lehman, Chief Financial Officer (hannah.lehman [at] gpmf.org). 
 

FESTIVAL CONNECT & FESTIVAL NEXT PROGRAMS

• Classical Campers – Music immersion field trips for Chicago Park District summer day campers
• Project Inclusion Fellowship – An intensive professional development program for talented early career musicians
• Night Out in the Parks – Small-scale concerts in neighborhood parks all over Chicago
• Young Artist Showcase – Weekly 30-minute performance in Jay Pritzker Pavilion for students from local music organizations
• Visiting Masters – A master class series featuring guest artists and students from Chicago area
• Pre-Concert Lectures – A public lecture series before each Grant Park Music Festival concert

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
For more than 85 years, the Grant Park Music Festival has been Chicago's summer musical sensation, demonstrating that classical music performed by a world-class orchestra and chorus can have a transformative impact on the city. Showcased in the city's most spectacular setting, the Festival continues to be the summer gathering place for all of Chicago. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park is the official home of the Grant Park Music Festival, with free seats available for every concert.

The Festival strives to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our city and the audiences we serve. People of all backgrounds and experiences, and especially those that have been historically underrepresented in the field, are encouraged to apply for open positions at the Festival. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.

The Festival is led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar, along with Grant Park Chorus Director Christopher Bell, Grant Park Orchestral Association President and CEO Paul Winberg, and Board Chair Adam Grais.

For more information on the Grant Park Music Festival, please visit our website: gpmf.org.