Festival Box Office Manager Position

Yellow Barn is an international center for chamber music based in Putney, Vermont. For over 50 years its core program has been its annual summer festival for professional musicians ranging from those who are in the earliest stages of their careers to artists who are among the most renowned musicians of our time. Our summer campus is located at the Greenwood School in Putney, Vermont, and the performance venue is the Big Barn, located approximately 2.5 miles from the Greenwood School.

The festival takes place between mid-June and early-August and is comprised of two programs: the five-week Yellow Barn Program for professional musicians, and three-week Young Artists Program for performers and composers ages 13-20. The festival operates on a daily schedule (7 days per week), with activities taking place from early morning to late evening. There are approximately 30 public events during the course of the festival, including 24 concerts.

The Box Office Manager works closely with the Executive Director on a wide range of administrative tasks. Yellow Barn naturally fosters a family-like campus community, and the Yellow Barn staff interacts both professionally and socially with our international community of musicians.

Dates of employment:

June 13-August 10, 2025

Fee:

$4,200, plus meals on campus

Staff members must have use of a car for the duration of the festival.

Housing options might be available on or near campus.

Staff members receive free admission to all Yellow Barn events.

Schedule:

9am-2pm, Monday-Saturday

Responsibilities:

• Answer box office inquiries and process ticket orders.

• Process donations and acknowledgment letters.

• Prepare programs for each concert

• Submit online event listings and distribute marketing materials at area locations.

• Maintain the Yellow Barn website.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Personal experience with office work and event production, preferably in the performing arts, is a requirement for all summer staff positions. In addition, candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience with printers/copy machines, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. Successful candidates will have the ability to: organize information that changes daily, complete tasks consistently despite interruptions, and work independently in a group setting.

Candidates must be efficient, responsible, flexible, and thrive in a fast-paced, hard-working environment. Candidates must have a car in good working order, have a valid United States Driver’s License, and be comfortable living and driving on country roads.

For more information or to apply, please contact Catherine Stephan, Executive Director, atcatherine . Applicants please submit a current resume, plus a cover letter.