The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is offering a six-month minimum voluntary traineeship.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for classical music, a clear desire to work in arts management and a keen interest in learning about the working of a busy touring orchestra.  A sense of humour is vital!  This is a voluntary position; direct travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed.

The traineeship provides a rare opportunity to experience being part of a small, busy team and to develop new skills.  You will learn about other arts organizations in the world of music, benefit from career advice from senior management, attend concerts and rehearsals and meet some of London’s finest classical musicians.

The successful applicant will be able to observe all areas of the organization during the traineeship.  As well as receiving training in office management skills, the busy Concerts and Outward Sound (education & community) departments will provide opportunities to participate in projects such as:

Concerts

• Arranging instrument hire (e.g. keyboard instruments)
• Checking the availability of rehearsal and recording venues
• Compiling security lists for venues, comprising staff, orchestra personnel, artists and invited guests eg. friends and sponsors, school groups
• Attending rehearsals and concerts in London and assisting with stage set up
• Assisting with music library duties
• Helping to maintain records
• Assisting with the gathering of tour documentation
• Preparing and distributing monthly schedules and project schedules
• Assisting with artist logistics eg. hotel and car bookings

Outward Sound

• Participation in project administration:  drafting project documents including schedules, project descriptions, meeting papers
• Helping to administer organizational systems
• Partnership liaison:  communications with community partners, members of the office and orchestra
• Planning:  investigate, research and help develop new opportunities
• Project assistance:   assist in the live management of community projects

To be considered for this opportunity, please send your CV by email to Kim Perkins, Education & Outreach Manager / Creative Producer (kimperkins@asmf.org), including a covering note describing your interest in supporting the management team, relevant experience for the traineeship and your aspirations for the future.

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