Summer 2022 Internships

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to expand your skill set and advance your career in arts administration, non-profit management, development, marketing, or live audio engineering and recording? Do you work well in a fast-paced, high-energy, diverse, and rewarding environment? Then look no further, the Bravo! Vail Summer Internship Program could be the perfect fit for you.

Nestled in the heart of Colorado, the Bravo! Vail Music Festival brings world-renowned musicians to picturesque venues throughout the Vail Valley for six weeks each year, drawing music lovers from around the world. The only festival in North America to host four of the world’s finest orchestras in a single season, Bravo! Vail celebrates its 35th season June 23 through August 4. The 2022 season features The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic, plus celebrated soloists and a wide array of stellar chamber music performances throughout the summer.

The Bravo! Vail Summer Internship Program is unsurpassed in its reputation of advancing interns into successful careers in arts administration, non-profit management, and beyond. Interns have gone on to work with world- class orchestras, performance venues, festivals, and community-based non-profit organizations. Bravo! Vail is seeking eight highly qualified interns (Education & Engagement, Institutional Advancement, Audio Engineering, and Operations) who aspire to develop their skill set, seek to network with successful professionals, and aren’t afraid to tackle big projects. As an intern at Bravo! Vail, you will work with a variety of our staff, and engage in real projects that will not only help our festival but also build your resume and career opportunities. The ideal intern candidate is willing to jump in, works well in a team environment, and knows how to problem solve in a variety of situations.

Highlights of the Bravo! Vail Internship Program:
• Intern Enhancement Activities: Throughout the summer, interns participate in open forum meetings with successful professionals from Bravo! Vail, the resident orchestras’ administration, and members of the Bravo! Vail Board of Trustees to get an insider’s perspective on many aspects of arts administration.
• Diverse Projects: Interns work on all aspects of the Festival including donor events, marketing initiatives, education programs, and operational components. This gives each intern a better perspective as to which area they would like to pursue as a career.
• Access to concerts: Interns are able to attend most Bravo! Vail performances.

What We Require:
• Intern is responsible for living arrangements; the internship does not include housing.
• Intern is responsible for transportation; some responsibilities require driving to locations within the valley.
• Full commitment to the Festival schedule
• Studies in Arts Administration, Marketing, Music Education, Non-profit Management, Live Audio Engineering, Hospitality, or relevant program
• Ability to work well in a team environment with a variety of people and personalities
• Strong communication skills
• Professional, enthusiastic, and positive attitude even in high-pressure situations
• Flexible in nature, especially under pressure
• Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative
• Strongly prefer candidates who are seeking an internship for school credit
• Professional, enthusiastic, and positive attitude even in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Additional skills and experience may be required for Institutional Advancement internship, including experience with and/or enthusiasm to learn new systems such as Tessitura, Google Analytics, certain Adobe products as needed, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom, experience with social media content strategy, development, and execution and experience with media buys and fulfillment.
• Additional skills and experience may be required for the Audio Engineering internship, including familiarity with recording classical music and mixing for live sound and sound system setup and operation.

Details:

The position begins Wednesday, June 15th and ends Tuesday, August 19th, 2022. Please note that the internship requires long hours; work hours vary significantly and include weekends and evenings. You will receive a paid stipend and a mileage reimbursement for the internship, but you are responsible for travel to and from Vail. Bravo! Vail requires you to bring your own laptop and you must have a vehicle. This internship requires the ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time, and the capability to lift and carry heavy objects.

Executive Assistant

Title: Executive Assistant

Classification: Full-Time

Reports to: Executive Director

Department: Administration

About Bravo! Vail

The Bravo! Vail Music Festival brings world-renowned musicians to picturesque venues throughout the Vail Valley for six weeks, drawing music lovers from around the world. As stewards of exceptional orchestral and chamber music in the Vail Valley, Bravo! Vail is also proud to continue the tradition of providing the very best education programs to youth and adults.

Bravo! Vail Mission: Bravo! Vail enriches people's lives through the power of music by: • Producing the finest performances by the greatest artists; • Fostering music education; • Promoting a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

Bravo! Vail Vision:  Once-in-a-lifetime musical experiences. Each and every time.

Bravo! Vail Values:

• Advances excellence;

• Shares artistic passion;

• Acts with integrity and respect;

• Embraces collaboration.

Bravo! Vail’s administration is a tight-knit, collaborative group of happy, active people who value each other as team members. Each department at Bravo! Vail takes great pride in their work, while also taking great pleasure in the unique Vail lifestyle. The relaxed, dog-friendly office is full of camaraderie (and snacks), and during the summer while the festival is on, the work is intense, and the energy is infectious.

Position Summary:

The Executive Assistant plays a key role in the organizational functions of the Bravo! Vail office. This person provides direct administrative support and assistance to the Executive Director, provides administrative support to senior team members, acts as liaison to the Bravo! Vail Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, and supports the administrative operations of the office.

Essential Functions:

Executive Assistance to Executive Director

• Manage and maintain Executive Director’s calendar, including scheduling and confirming meetings and calls, managing travel arrangements, and other reservations.
• Attend meetings and record minutes as
• Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls and responding to emails.
• Prepare internal and external documents as needed.
• Uphold a strict level of confidentiality.
• Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff, Board, patrons, donors and all stakeholders.
• Track and reconcile expenses for Executive Director.

Executive Assistance to Senior Team Members

• Create and maintain staffing schedule for Festival events.
• Schedule and secure locations for offsite meetings.
• Maintain and organize an archive of Festival marketing, fundraising, and education collateral (brochures, event invitations, etc.)
• Proofread all outgoing communication to ensure accuracy.
• Assist VP of Finance with tasks related to bank reconciliations and payroll, as needed.

Board Liaison and Support

• Act as primary contact and staff liaison for Board of Trustees and Advisory Council.
• In coordination with the Executive Director, schedule, distribute and manage preparations for all meetings of the Board and committees including: facilities, invitations, attendance, catering, accommodations and amenities, A/V, meetings agendas, meeting materials/reports/presentations.
• Maintain and update the Board and Advisory Council Orientation packets; schedule orientation meetings; update Board directories, Board and committee rosters as needed.
• Maintain Board of Trustee and Advisory Council bios and status in database.
• Serve as recorder and repository of official records of the Board, including but not limited to: all approved policies requiring ratification or vote of Board; updates and modifications to Bylaws as needed; record minutes at all Board and Board Committee meetings; prepare minutes for approval, and maintain permanent record of official minutes and other proceedings of the Board.
• Manage all documents for Board/Committees including but not limited to committee charters, Bylaws, Board rosters and historical records of terms and officer
• Maintain Board Trustee listing on website and in all printed materials.

General Office and IT Assistance

• Answer phones as needed and as
• Assist Front Office Manager with office organization and equipment
• General Assistance to other departments as
• General Assistance as assigned at Bravo! Vail concerts and

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years Executive Assistant experience preferred; previous office experience required.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Professional and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and as a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication Bi-lingual English/Spanish proficiencies are plus.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to establish rapport in person, via phone, and through written
• Strong customer service skills.
• Discretion to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
• High comfort level with standard office technology and capability troubleshooting.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite programs, particularly Excel and Teams environment.
• Familiarity with platforms including Tessitura, and Arts Vision preferred but not required; background in database systems and CRMs highly preferred
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, particularly during the summer festival season.

Compensation:

Salary $45,000 - $53,000

Benefits:

• Group insurance (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Health incentive
• Paid holidays, personal/medical and vacation
• Company matching retirement contribution

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

How to Apply:

Email resume and cover letter to Monica White, jobs@bravovail.org with subject line: Executive Assistant Position

Lead Piano Teacher

Title: Lead Piano Teacher
Job Location: Various Locations in Eagle and Lake County School Districts
Job dates: Mid-September through end of April (following ECSD calendar vacations)
Classification: Part Time hourly
Department: Education & Engagement
Reports to: Education & Engagement Programs Manager

About Bravo! Vail
The Bravo! Vail Music Festival brings world-renowned musicians to picturesque venues throughout the Vail Valley for six weeks each summer, drawing music lovers from around the world.
As stewards of exceptional orchestral and chamber music in the Vail Valley, Bravo! Vail is proud to continue the tradition of providing the very best education programs to youth and adults. The After-School Piano & Violin Program with over 200 local students, Little Listeners @ the Library, Family Concerts, and Instrument Petting Zoos provide education and enrichment programs to area children all year long.

Bravo! Vail Mission: Bravo! Vail enriches people's live through the power of music by: producing the finest performances by the greatest artists; fostering music education; and promoting a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

Program Overview: Bravo! Vail’s After-School Piano and Violin Programs encourage students to explore the world of classical music through group classes that include lessons covering music theory, technique, performance, and collaboration. In weekly 45-minute classes held throughout the academic year, students build strong musical foundations. Each winter and spring, students perform in community recitals, and over the summer, advanced students are invited to participate in a four-day summer intensive.
Position Summary: The Lead Piano Teacher is an integral part of the teaching team and must provide a safe and inspiring environment conducive to learning while at the same time promoting a life-long appreciation of music. Lead Teachers are responsible for guiding each of their group classes and individual students with a positive, solution-based approach to music education.

Essential Functions:
Teaching
o Follow Bravo! Vail’s After-School Piano Program curriculum to progress classes through each level of material using the Faber method series
o Accurately track weekly attendance and student progress in Sawyer
o Administer Pre/Post Program Testing
o Assist with production of bi-annual winter and spring recitals

Communication
o Send weekly parent emails to all families that include material covered in class, homework and upcoming events via Sawyer
o Participate in teacher trainings and bi-annual staff meetings
o Promptly and accurately enter hours worked weekly through Bravo! Vail’s employee system

Requirements:
• A passion for Bravo! Vail mission
• A minimum of two years of work experience in piano instruction, private or group lessons
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive team member
• Excellent judgement and creative problem-solving including conflict resolution skills
• Self-reliant, but also excels as team player
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Basic proficiency in computer skills
• Ability to pass a background check

How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to jobs@bravovail.org with subject line: Lead Piano Teacher Position.

Lead Violin Teacher

Title: Lead Violin Teacher
Job Location: Various Locations in Eagle and Lake County School Districts
Job dates: Mid-September through end of April (following ECSD calendar vacations)
Classification: Part Time hourly
Department: Education & Engagement
Reports to: Education & Engagement Programs Manager

About Bravo! Vail
The Bravo! Vail Music Festival brings world-renowned musicians to picturesque venues throughout the Vail Valley for six weeks each summer, drawing music lovers from around the world.
As stewards of exceptional orchestral and chamber music in the Vail Valley, Bravo! Vail is proud to continue the tradition of providing the very best education programs to youth and adults. The After-School Piano & Violin Program with over 200 local students, Little Listeners @ the Library, Family Concerts, and Instrument Petting Zoos provide education and enrichment programs to area children all year long.

Bravo! Vail Mission: Bravo! Vail enriches people's live through the power of music by: producing the finest performances by the greatest artists; fostering music education; and promoting a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

Program Overview: Bravo! Vail’s After-School Piano and Violin Programs encourage students to explore the world of classical music through group classes that include lessons covering music theory, technique, performance, and collaboration. In weekly 45-minute classes held throughout the academic year, students build strong musical foundations. Each winter and spring, students perform in community recitals, and over the summer, advanced students are invited to participate in a four-day summer intensive.
Position Summary: The Lead Violin Teacher is an integral part of the teaching team and must provide a safe and inspiring environment conducive to learning while at the same time promoting a life-long appreciation of music. Lead Teachers are responsible for guiding each of their group classes and individual students with a positive, solution-based approach to music education.

Essential Functions:

Teaching
o Follow Bravo! Vail’s After-School Violin Program curriculum to progress classes through each level of material using the Suzuki method series
o Accurately track weekly attendance and student progress in Sawyer
o Administer Pre/Post Program Testing
o Assist with production of bi-annual winter and spring recitals

Communication
o Send weekly parent emails to all families that include material covered in class, homework and upcoming events via Sawyer
o Participate in teacher trainings and bi-annual staff meetings
o Promptly and accurately enter hours worked weekly through Bravo! Vail’s employee system

Requirements:
• A passion for Bravo! Vail mission
• A minimum of two years of work experience in violin instruction, private or group lessons
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive team member
• Excellent judgement and creative problem-solving including conflict resolution skills
• Self-reliant, but also excels as team player
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Basic proficiency in computer skills
• Ability to pass a background check

How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to jobs@bravovail.org with subject line: Lead Violin Teacher Position.