TIME FRAME: This is a short term, seasonal position.

April 11 to May 9, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY: The Merchandising Rhythmpourium Production Assistant plays a crucial role in the setup and merchandising of the Rhythmpourium Tent. This position entails coordinating with artists, managing inventory, and ensuring a seamless operation of the merchandise area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Pre-Festival Duties:

• Utilize approved merchandise tracking systems.
• Receive merchandise from artists and verify inventory.
• Input relevant information into the designated database.
• Ensure that Artist Consignment CDs meet professional recording standards.
• Operate the bar-coding system efficiently.
• Assist in setting up the CD Tent, including organizing racks and arranging merchandise.

Festival Duties:

• Replace barcodes on merchandise as needed.
• Restock merchandise as required throughout the festival.
• Address customer and staff inquiries regarding CD availability.
• Assist the Tent manager with closing procedures.

Between Weekends:

• Support in conducting physical inventory checks of all stock.

Post-Festival Duties:

• Assist in the final physical inventory count.
• Pack inventory for shipment or pickup by artists or wholesalers.
• Aid in the breakdown of the tent.

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.
• Perform all other work-related duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Previous production experience is preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-stress workplace environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Excel, Access, and Word.
• Basic understanding of accounting procedures.
• Capable of handling heavy lifting tasks.

Note: This role may require occasional heavy lifting and flexibility in working hours to accommodate festival schedules.