The International Trombone Festival wishes to appoint up to twenty (20) students to assist in the running of ITF2006 to be held July 20-23, 2006 at Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham, England.
As a student worker, you will gain invaluable experience and knowledge of the workings of a major international music festival, develop lasting relationships with ITF artists and performers, and enjoy all aspects of the ITF performances first-hand.
Places are available in the following areas:
- Stage Managers
- Assistant Stage Managers
- Front of House Managers/ Head Ushers
- Front of House Assistants/Ushers
- Transportation/Logistics
- Registration
Students will receive free tuition to the festival, dorm room accommodation, free car park pass, and two ITF staff t-shirts. You will be expected to work on a rotating shift pattern totalling about 8 hours each day. There is no remuneration for this post. Limited bursaries for travel are available on request. Depending on budget costs a per diem food allowance may also become available. Students must be aged 18 or above.
Timetable
- Tuesday, July 18
Arrive in Birmingham for Briefing (evening) - Wednesday, July 19
Set-up and Preparation (all day) - Thursday, July 20
Festival – Day 1 - Friday, July 21
Festival – Day 2 - Saturday, July 22
Festival – Day 3 - Sunday, July 23
Festival – Day 4 - Monday, July 24
Clean up (am). Depart after 1pm
| Person Specification | Essential | Desirable |
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| Ability to work under pressure |  |
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| Reliable and Conscientious | |
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| Excellent Communication Skills | |
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| Attention to detail | |
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| Work as part of a team | |
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| Previous experience of working within a customer service environment | |
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| Previous experience of stage management, event production, festivals or conferences | |
Apply
To apply, please complete the ITF2006 Student Worker Application Form, with a one page letter of application detailing your relevant skills/experience and why you would be asset to the ITF team.
Applications must be postmarked on or before February
15, 2006.