One-Time Event Staff Positions

Short-Term Positions

General Information:  Only a small number of events (2-6) are produced each year by the LPAT.  For these events, one or more of the following positions may be needed.  Usually, only one person per position is necessary.  General direction is provided by LPAT staff.  Positions with an asterisk (*) can be done entirely from home.

Position

Description

Time Required

Other Requirements

Print Media Distributor

Deliver and display posters, flyers and other print media to area business.  Ask manger’s permission to display.  Clear old material once event is completed.

2 - 10 hrs pre-event; 1 - 3 hrs post-event

Transportation (reasonable mileage expenses paid); basic knowledge of Liberty area streets; outgoing personality

Banquet Coordinator

Coordinate catering, menu selection, decor, and personnel for event related banquets.  Work within established budget.

10 - 20 hrs pre-event; 4 - 8 hrs at event

Strong organizational skills; basic knowledge of catering services; and a touch for artistic room & table design

Brochure and  Ad Designer *

Layout event brochures and advertisements into camera ready format for newspaper media and professional printing vendors

4 - 10 hrs pre-event

Experienced typesetting skills; computer w/related software; an e-mail address or fax

Press Release Writer *

Assemble event information (artist biographies and reviews, show details, ticketing, etc.) into a concise and newsworthy press release.  Some events may require two or more versions depending on the targeted media.

2 - 5 hrs pre-event

Excellent grammatical skills; an eye for the ‘angle;’ a basic understanding of news journalism requirements

Artists’ Meal Coordinator

Plan, purchase, and serve artists’ meals based on their written requirements.  (Most meals are ‘off-the-shelf’ foods, deli items, and standard beverages.) Provide basic clean-up afterwards.

2 - 5 hrs pre-event; 3 - 6 hrs at event

Good organizational abilities; an eye for appealing presentation; food service experience helpful.

Long-Term Leadership Positions

General Information: These positions are assigned to persons who can work with the LPAT for a longer term, overseeing details for more than just one event.  Individuals in these positions are interviewed, ‘hired,’ and treated as members of the professional LPAT staff (college intern credit, Honor Society credit, or community service credit may apply).  All such persons must be ‘self-starters’ with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision.  One person per position.  Positions with an asterisk (*) can be done entirely from home.  For written communication, a computer with e-mail access and/or a fax machine is preferred, but not required.

Position

Description

Requirements

Publicity Campaign Manager *

Manage all publicity details; plan publicity strategy; coordinate the content, timing and distribution of publicity materials; establish relations with area media companies; work within LPAT budget; work closely with Marketing Manager, New Media Manager, and LPAT Coordinator; oversee press release writers.

Publicist experience or experience in a related field; excellent written and oral communication skills; professional deportment; strong coordination abilities; working knowledge of news journalism.

Marketing / Advertising Manager *

Develop marketing strategies, printed materials and radio scripts; select appropriate media (direct mail, radio, print, etc.) for each campaign; work within marketing budget; work closely with Publicity Manager, New Media Manager, and LPAT Coordinator; oversee brochure & ad designers.

Marketing or advertising qualifications; excellent communication skills; creativity; good organization abilities; basic knowledge of media requirements.

Business Partnership Coordinator

Encourage business sponsorship of special events; engender new relationships with area businesses; find and creates ways to match LPAT events and marketing efforts with business needs.

Creativity; outgoing and cordial personality; excellent communication skills; professional deportment; ‘follow-through’ ability.

New Media Manager *

Locate appropriate Internet sites, and lists for upcoming LPAT events; finds and links sites to the LPAT web page; keep LPAT information current; work closely with Marketing Manager, Publicity Manager, and LPAT Coordinator.

Internet savvy; an eye for detail; personal computer with access to the net.

Volunteer Coordinator

Oversee all one-time and short-term volunteers; coordinate their work schedules; track abilities and placement of established volunteers; evaluate need for new volunteers.

Excellent organizational skills; personable and invigorating personality; good oral communication skills.

Volunteer Recruiter

Find/create ways to contact individuals and groups; encourage the benefits of volunteer service; work closely with the efforts of other LPAT staff.

Enthusiastic and gregarious personality; creativity; excellent oral communication skills

Development Director *

Locate funding sources; coordinate and write grant proposals; work closely with related LPAT staff

Strong writing and organizational skills; ability to work with grant deadlines.