Location: Chicago,IL, USA
About Uniting Voices Chicago
Uniting Voices Chicago provides transformative programs through partnerships with over 80 schools, 12 community-based after-school music programs, Dimension, an ensemble for singers with changing or changed voices, and the world-renowned Voice of Chicago. As a national and international touring ensemble, Uniting Voices Chicago has performed for dignitaries such as former President Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, and former Chinese President Hu Jintao and with artists such as Chance the Rapper, Yo-Yo Ma, Andrea Bocelli, Beyoncé and Celine Dion.
Uniting Voices Chicago is a civic treasure and model for urban music education with more than 75 percent of youth able to access its programming free of charge.
Event Production Coordinator (Full-time)
The Event Production Coordinator plans and executes Uniting Voices Chicago concerts, including contracted engagements and events produced by the organization. They serve as the first point of contact for artistic collaborators and event producers in bringing to life meaningful performances for youth and communities. This person liaises with venues, audio/visual companies, instrumentalists, and other event collaborators. The Event Production Coordinator reports to the Director of Production and works closely with all departments, especially program staff and faculty.
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What it's like to work at Uniting Voices Chicago
Sincerely, we're a family. We get it done while having fun. At Uniting Voices Chicago, we're all working toward a colorful, peaceful, equitable future—and that feels good. We share a passion for music and the vast potential of young people.
In addition to work you can believe in, Uniting Voices Chicago offers the following perks:
“OTR” LIFE EXPERIENCE
We know that many of your most character-building experiences — where resilience, grit and grace were required to persevere — do not show up neatly on a resume. So, we want to hear some of those “OTR” (“off the resume”) moments for you. In order to be on the Uniting Voices Chicago team, EQ (Emotional Intelligence) is not a nice-to-have…it's a must. So, show us your EQ.
A NOT-SO-FUN FACT:
We know research tells us that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60 percent of the criteria, women and people of color tend to only apply when they feel they've checked every single box. If you are unsure that you've checked every box in these descriptions, but you think you have what it takes to enhance the Uniting Voices Chicago as we grow our team—we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to jobs [at] unitingvoiceschicago [dot] org, with the job title in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Uniting Voices Chicago is an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to providing diversity, equity, and inclusion training to all employees, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or employment in, its programs and activities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year