Administrative Assistant (Chautauqua School of Music)Seasonal Employment
Chautauqua - USA
Job Summary
The Chautauqua School of Music provides students from across the world the opportunity of studying with world-renowned teachers. Whether it is faculty administrative or residence hall staff our employees provide caring and nurturing support toward the growth of the school is part of the Performing and Visual Arts department whose mission is to expand the lives of our audience (and employees) within and beyond the Institutions gates through the power of the performing and visual arts.
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position starts at $16.00/Hour and with demonstrated experience and qualifications candidates may earn up to $17.00/Hour.
About Your Work Day
- Assist and coordinate with Manager and Operations Manager as needed especially in Arts Vision.
- Serve as thefirst point of contactfor students/faculty in the School of Music office.
- Manage voicemailsfrom the public and respond to calls promptly.
- Organize and manage student groups and coaches for both chamber music phases.
- Obtain theweekly program notes for the MSFO concertsand proof for official digital program.
- Make adaily mail runto the post office and Colonnade.
- Run errands for and transport guest facultyas needed on the School of Music Golf Cart.
- 18 years or older with experience working in an office setting.â
- Computer proficiency is required (Microsoft Office) and ability to learn our organizations scheduling system (Arts Vision).â
- Attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team.
- Work with Arts Marketing Specialist and Social Media and Content Manager to maintain social pages (assist with scheduling Instagram Takeovers work in CANVA to design content and prep social calendars)
About the Referral Program
About Your Schedule
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules full and part-time for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings weekends and/or holidays as a requirement.
While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:
Will be scheduled to work an average of 37.5-hours/week. Scheduled hours will include evenings weekends and holidays based on business needs.
About Living on the Grounds
Chautauqua Institution may provide limited housing options on our grounds or assist you with locating nearby housing arrangements for select opportunities based on business needs. Housing is not an option for many positions and may be of a cost to you. Candidates should assume there are no employer-provided or employer-assisted housing options available for this position unless it is otherwise stated.
Employer may provide housing may be provided for this position for candidates who do not live within a commutable distance.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts education religion and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts lectures interfaith worship/programs and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company a comprehensive hotel food & beverage conferencing and events organization.
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission vision and diverse communities and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass free of cost which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan 150 Forward.âOne of our five core values is The dignity and contributions of all people. We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal state or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience engagement and professional expertise in IDEA.
Joining Our Talent Community
Join our talent community online at You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.