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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Posted 02/07/24

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365 Canal St., New Orleans, LA, 70130

Inactive
Seasonal
Entry level
Arts / Entertainment / Film
In Person

Job Description

TIME FRAME: This is a short term, seasonal position

April 01 - May 17, 2024


POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist construction crews as assigned by the Supervisor with Festival-related installations.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Work alongside construction, electrical, clean-up staff, and temporary labor as assigned.
  • Maintain communication with the Construction Coordinator and other Site Supervisors as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Using the Absentee Request Form, it is the responsibility of each employee and their supervisor to accurately report their absenteeism to the Festival Finance Office.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
  • Give any document, computer program, design, or other intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival (and, therefore, belonging to the Jazz Festival) to the Festival through your supervisor or department head at the end of each production year, or upon request.
  • Attend and complete any required training.
  • Complete all required Feedback Forms and Final Reports.
  • Must attend and complete any required training.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

Preferred prior experience in construction procedures. General knowledge of construction tools is necessary. Heavy lifting and stamina are required. A driver's license and the ability to safely operate a pickup truck may be necessary. Must be willing to work as directed. Endurance for long hours in an active, stressful production setting with the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

PAY: $20/hour

Skills

  • Construction
  • Music Festivals
  • Seasonal

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About New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

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Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.

Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!