The UVA Department of Music seeks a part-time promotions assistant to help with press releases, public service, and calendar announcements, general office duties, and assist with web and social media updates as needed.

The ideal candidate has a professional and courteous demeanor, is reliable, detail oriented and preferably able to proofread and edit. Additionally, the promotions assistant must be able to work well with others as well as independently on a variety of projects ranging from simple to moderate in complexity. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who is organized and self-motivated, persistent, and has a willingness to learn. Marketing experience and an interest in music is a plus. Computer skills required.

Responsibilities include assisting the Director of Promotions with a variety of activities to promote concerts and events, which includes interfacing with students, staff, faculty, volunteers, and the public.

Preference will be given to work-study eligible students.

Assignment Start Date: ASAP (federal work-study assignments will end on or before May 9, 2025)

Anticipated Compensation: $13.00 Hourly

Location: Old Cabell Hall, Charlottesville, VA

Should you have any questions about the position, please contact Marcy Day, Director of Promotions, marcy@viginia.edu, 434-924-6492.

Please include a resume and cover letter, describing your knowledge and/or interest in music with your application.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current undergrad UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.