Jazz and @THE MAX Coordinator

Application Deadline: Rolling
Company: Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Location: Detroit, Michigan

The Organization

The internationally acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the fourth-oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, is known for trailblazing performances, visionary artistic leadership, and collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists. The DSO offers a year-round performance schedule that includes classical music, pops, jazz, family & education concerts, and festivals. The DSO makes its home in historic Orchestra Hall (within The Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center), one of America’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, and actively pursues a mission to impact and serve the community through music. For more information, visit dso.org.

THE PETER D. & JULIE F. CUMMINGS CUBE –known more commonly as The CUBE–is the DSO’s black box performance space within The Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. The Cube is defined for the curated, urban, boundless experiences it delivers to audiences. The venue is designed to not only be accessible but relevant to communities the DSO serves and wishes to attract with consciously curated arts programs. Past and ongoing musical collaborations with all artistic genres have featured jazz, breakdancing, electronic, rock, salsa dance, chamber music, hip-hop, funk, and much more. For more information, visit http://www.dso.org/cube.

The 2021-2022 PARADISE JAZZ SERIES commemorates 80 years since Orchestra Hall re-opened as the Paradise Theatre, the historic Detroit jazz venue on the site of Orchestra Hall from 1941-1951 after the DSO moved to the larger Masonic Auditorium. Featured guest artists include Lizz Wright, Pat Metheny, Terence Blanchard, Dianne Reeves, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and more. For more information, visit dso.org/jazz

SOSNICK COURTYARD is an open-air event space on the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center Campus that presents multidisciplinary programming from June through August. For more information, visit https://www.dso-sosnick-courtyard.com/.

Position Summary

The Jazz and @THE MAX will provide primary support for @ THE MAX programming in the areas of artist and events logistical needs, marketing, administration, and strategic partnerships.

The Jazz and @THE MAX coordinator will act as a liaison with guest artists, artist management, partners, and venues. This position requires a high level of professionalism, tact, and integrity due to the frequency of internal/external contacts and exposure to confidential information.

Specific Responsibilities

Assists with contract administration
Assists with preparation and distribution of artist information
Serves as concert duty assistant for Paradise Jazz Series, The Cube, and Sosnick Courtyard
Collaborates and assists with Artistic Operations department projects
Researches and performs special projects as assigned depending on individual interests/strengths
Drives DSO company vehicles and rental vehicles up to 15 passenger capacity to transport guest artists
Promotes positive DSO artist relations
Performs other duties as assigned
Prepares guest artist hospitality per artist riders which requires traveling to local markets and shopping for specific needs

Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in music, music business, arts management, and/or equivalent experience is preferred
Strong technology skills–knowledge of Microsoft Office; willingness to learn and master new software
Creative, resourceful, ambitious, driven and detail-oriented
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
Strong interpersonal and communications skills–applied to working directly with vendors and key internal staff members, external organizations, and guest artists
Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends
Comfortable with working in a demanding, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
Passionate about connecting people from all walks of life to live music experiences and visual arts, a plus!
The essential duties for this position require in-person interaction with staff, musicians, and/or guest artists. Therefore, in alignment with the DSO’s COVID-19 safety policy, full vaccination for COVID-19 is required for employees working in this position

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Manager of Jazz and @THE MAX

Secondary Reporting Responsibility: Senior Director of Artistic Planning

Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter to jobs@dso.org.