What are the responsibilities and job description for the Venue Coordinator position at The Cats Cradle?
Legacy music venueseeks Venue Coordinator towork closelywith the owner/GM on day-to-day operations including facilities, food and beverage, ticketing, music production, club promotion/marketing, overseeing staff, andmore at two primary adjacent venues.Operations can also include promoting /executing events at additional external venue sites.
The right candidatehas a passion for the music industryand is abletodirect staff ina fast-paced environment, maintaining the objective ofconsistently providing ahighquality experiencefor concert goers, performers and their crews.
PrimaryResponsibilities:
- Oversee all day-to-day needs of both venues efficiently and effectively, including some operations and systems upgrades, training of staff, and managing general facility operations
- Settle with artists/tour managers after each show, or ensure the coordinator ondutydoes the same
- Assist in club talent buying as needed
- Act as liaison with the head of security for scheduling/management and show-by-show needs
- Conduct co-management of the bar staff with the bar coordinator
- Oversee& assist withall permit applications, renewals, and certifications
- Maintain alllocal, federal and state workplace compliance requirements
- Act as liaison to localCity and Countymunicipal entities such as fire department, police, health dept., nonprofits and community constituencies
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives such asprivate events and an internship program
- Work closely with the staff to develop smarter ways of working and create a cooperative and productive work environment
- Ongoing: Evaluate and measure success of initiatives and progress towards goals
Qualifications & Key Skills Needed:
- At least 2-3 years experience in live music or similar related industry
- Quick learnerwho will work with staff to carry out objectives of the business
- Able to work independently, take initiative, self-motivate, and follow through consistently
- Able to multitask and assess/refresh priorities in a high paced event environment
- Flexible and creative problem-solver, able to adapt and improvise when and whereneeded
- *Serious eye for detail, with ability to solve operational challenges quickly and effectively
- Reliable team member
- Strategic and practical planning ability, and ability to effectively execute plans are a must
- Should have ability to evaluate goals/objectives and make adjustments as needed
- Fostering positive interactions with, and among, staff.Able to identify and make excellent hires based on company's needs
- Appreciation ofconstantly evolving music industry expectations and timelines and how these relate to our event planning, promotions and production
Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation depends on your experience.
About The Cats Cradle: Located less than a mile from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill campus in downtown Carrboro, the Cats Cradle has been the Triangles premier live music venue for over 40 years.The Cat's Cradle is a 750 capacity venue and the Cat's Cradle Back Room is a 200 capacity venue located in downtown Carrboro, NC.Having hosted bands as diverse as Nirvana, Public Enemy, John Mayer, Joan Baez, and Iggy Pop, the Cats Cradle has become a must-stop venue for premier music acts over the past several decades. With a capacity of 750 people, the Cats Cradle allows concert-goers a chance to see established and up-and-coming bands alike in an intimate setting. Learn more about us at https://catscradle.com/.
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