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Talent Buyer Student Assistant - (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the Talent Buyer for Texas Performing Arts, specifically in research, communication and administrative duties in the office and during events at Bass Concert Hall. The Assistant will learn and gain experience with the fundamentals of event management and marketing from talent research, negotiation, acquisition, budgeting, ticket (inventory) control, advertising and promotions, contract review and financial settlement. The position is ideally for someone with a background in business who also has an interest in events/marketing/sales and live music production.


Estimated Hours per Week: 10

Both work study and non-work study students encouraged to apply. This position may also be eligible to count as an academic internship. Please contact us at trogers@texasperformingarts.org with any questions.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·      Provide research and analysis for existing and potential events
·      Prepare settlement documentation for financial settlements, including copying/scanning receipts and reconciling expenses
·      Assist in review of contracts and agreements
·      Assist in digitizing existing documentation for archival purposes
·      Assist in creating, managing and executing budgets, proposals and business plans
·      Participate in discussions of contract negotiations, including strategy and tactics
·      Maintain and update booking and competing events calendar
·      Answer phones and respond to emails
·      Represent Texas Performing Arts with a pleasant and professional demeanor through all interactions
·      Arrive on time for work and maintain a reliable attendance record
·      Dress appropriately for work in a casual, yet professional environment

 
REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS:
·      Proficiency in Excel
·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·      Must be proficient with and enjoy working with numbers/accounting/finance
·      Broad musical knowledge
·      Have a “Coachable” mentality
·      Attention to detail
·      Ability to self-manage and prioritize multiple tasks at once in a fast paced work environment
·      Ability to maintain a flexible event-based schedule with some work on nights and weekends


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Interest and/or experience with events and/or media
  • Graphic design skills
  • Business sales/marketing/negotiation experience
  • Analytical skills

 
ADDED VALUE:
•  Real world experience working in a non-profit arts presenter.
•  Opportunities for advancement, wage increases, and growth in responsibilities.
•  Professional development opportunities and support.
•  Offers of comp tickets for some performances.

 
CAREER COMPETENCIES:
•      Obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process
•      Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently
•      Demonstrate personal accountability, ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management
•      Demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences