Business Office
Executive Assistant
Job Description: Acquire a broad understanding of the organization and
its activities and support major programs, initiatives, events of the Rock
& Roll Library including artist outreach. Assist Executive Director in
daily operations including: correspondence, event planning, artist contact, and
development.
Responsibilities: Assist the Executive Director in putting together the
Gavin DeGraw concert and discussion panel at Acton-Boxborogh High School in
May. Project and event coordination, business correspondence for the Executive
Director, scheduling, and general office management.
Computer Skills: Strong Internet skills, email list management, strong
Microsoft Office skills and Power Point preferred.
Requirements: Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to
multi-task. Must possess solid verbal and written communication skills, strong
problem solving abilities and be fluent in most office programs (i.e., Word,
Excel, spreadsheets and e-mail list management). Must be able to meet
deadlines, work independently on projects, and handle general office
management.
Artist Relations
Artist and Media Relations (2 positions ongoing)
Job Description: As a media relations intern, the selected candidate will
handle various administrative tasks including contact with artists and their
management/publicists/labels. Usual tasks include writing and faxing request
letters for tickets, photo passes, press kits as well as building relationships
within the music industry. Interns will gain valuable experience and a strong
grasp of the RRL, it’s activities and how to successfully interact with the
music industry.
Computer Skills: Strong internet skills and Microsoft Office.
Necessary Skills: Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are
essential. Interns must be well versed in phone conversation skills. Must be
able to work independently and posses strong problem solving abilities. General
office skills desired.
Staff writer
Job Description: Will acquire a broad understanding of the Rock &
Roll Library and its activities. We are looking for writers and editors to
contribute to the Rock & Roll Library Music Archive. Write biographies for
artists from Elvis to Bono and bands from the Beatles to the Killers!
Advanced writers will also work on feature stories and interviews which receive
a headline on the RockLibrary.com homepage.
Computer Skills: Strong Internet and research skills as well as Microsoft
Office.
Necessary Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are
imperative. The ability to meet deadlines and work independently on projects is
a must. Great writing skills.
Marketing and Promotions Intern - RRL Street Team
Job Description: Promotion of the Rock & Roll Library and our various
programs and events including spring fundraisers (local benefit concerts and
events).
Activities include contributing written materials to promotional materials,
press releases etc. Help promote RRL and our events to the Boston community.
Opportunities include working on various projects with artists and
professionals in the music industry.
Computer Skills: Strong Internet and research skills as well as Microsoft
Office.
Necessary Skills: Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are
essential. Must be able to work independently and posses strong problem solving
abilities. General office skills desired.
Education
Education Specialist
Job Description: The successful candidate will gain a broad understanding
of the Rock & Roll Library's education mission to integrate popular music
into all fields of academic study. Will research music lyrics for the Song
Index, a classroom resource for exploring various topics, themes, and issues.
Research includes writing brief descriptions of the lyrics and their subject
matter for website database. Other responsibilities could include lesson plan
writing/research, and tracking the use of popular music in education.
Necessary Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and research skills are
required. Must be able to work independently and posses strong problem solving
abilities. General office skills desired.
Computer Skills:Strong Internet skills (Explorer and Netscape), email
list management, Microsoft Office.
Computer
Junior Webmaster
Job Description: Bring creativity and web development skills to the Rock
& Roll Library's Official website Rocklibrary.com. Responsibilities include
updating Rocklibrary.com including layout of our Events pages and our Gallery.
The successful candidate will be experienced in website maintenance and
construction. Audio and video additions will also be added to Rocklibrary.com.
Add your expertise and flare to the Official Website of the Rock & Roll
Library!
Computer skills: Strong Internet development skills, ASP.NET and MS SQL
database knowledge are required as well as basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. A
strong knowledge of .NET Web Custom Controls is preferred. Visual Studio .NET
or other compatible web development programs are essential.
Necessary skills: Ability to meet deadlines and work independently on
projects is a must. Should be interested in Internet development as a means of
providing access to mass amounts information to a global community; as well as
a tool for marketing, research, and communications.
Miscellaneous: Hardware, software, network, and Internet maintenance.
Graphic Arts
Graphic Artist (2 Positions available)
Job Description: This graphic artist position will require a mature,
disciplined artist to create original images for advertisements and promotional
items including promotional postcards for benefits held this fall, banners,
stickers, t-shirts, member newsletter and corporate promotional materials.
Special projects include: an official Rock & Roll Library T-shirt, original
holiday card, and newsletter logo, original e-cards, and screensavers.
Computer skills: Required: Strong computer, Internet, scanner skills.
Required graphics programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Express, Flash,
Dreamweaver, and Director.
Necessary skills: Ability to meet deadlines and work independently on
projects are a must. Strong communication skills and good problem solving
skills are essential.
Photo
Staff Photographer (2 ongoing)
Job Description: We are looking for two staff photographers to shoot both
concerts and Rocklibrary events. Photos will be used in news articles, the
Gallery at www.Rocklibrary.com, and the member newsletter. The successful
candidates will be experienced student photographers who are passionate music
fans and will take advantage of this great opportunity. You will function as a
professional staff photographer of the Rock & Roll Library and cover
several shows independently. Must be available evenings and weekends. Serious
photographers with professional attitude only. You will also be responsible to
scan in photos and help select which to use on the website, in articles and in
the newsletter.
Shoot Gavin DeGraw at the RRL Event at Acton-Boxborough High School in May.
Computer skills: Photoshop (crop, size, fix your photos) and basic
internet skills.
Necessary skills: Strong communication skills and punctuality are
essential as well as good problem solving ability, ability to meet deadlines,
and work independently on projects.
Miscellaneous: Photographer must provide own camera and equipment.
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