What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aspen Music Festival And School is hiring : Program Design Assistant in Aspen position at Aspen Music Festival And School?
Reporting directly to Editor-in-Chief, Programs (EIC), the Program Design Assistant is responsible for design, printing, and distribution of all Artistic programs and inserts not included in the weekly program books. The Design Assistant is also responsible for design, publication, and maintenance of the online program book.
Responsibilities
- Primary function of this position is to design and lay out programs and inserts using Adobe InDesign, and occasionally Illustrator or Photoshop
- Designs and prints 160 concert programs, program inserts, Texts and
- Translations pages, and other print pieces
- Assembles, prepares, and confirms all concert program information with help from Artistic department staff
- Reports directly to EIC, and coordinates with Assistant Program Book Editor
- Typesets, edits, & proofs bios and other content with Assistant Editor and EIC
- Maintains printing production schedule with local printing businesses
- Creates and updates archive and index of small programs in 2025
- Prepares and publishes online version of Program Book
Requirements
Dates
June 9, 2025-August 25, 2025
Compensation
13 / hour plus housing provided by AMFS (valued at a minimum of $4.91 / hour depending on location.) Overtime $22.22 / hour
The overall non-local compensation for this position, including hourly pay ($13 / hour) and housing ($4.91 / hour), exceeds the 2024 Colorado minimum wage of $14.81.
Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.
Application Procedure
Application review will commence on January 13, 2025, and interviews will be scheduled in the following weeks. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Hiring Timeline
In the online application, please include a resume with reference contact information (.pdf or .docx) and cover letter (.pdf or .docx). InDesign work samples (.pdf or .indd) are highly encouraged. Applicants may include link to an online portfolio in their resume, or
samples may be uploaded to the online application portal.
Statement on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access
At AMFS, we are committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we're investing to move our organization and classical music industry forward. In order to create and maintain a diverse community, AMFS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
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