Tomas Cohen Photography
Careers & Internships
Click on a description icon below to learn more about current opportunities with Bravo! Vail Music Festival.
Current Opportunities
Development Manager
Jane & Gary Bomba Bravo! Vail Summer Internship Program - CLOSED for 2024
Box Office Associate
Production Crew
Substitute Piano or Violin Teacher
Development Manager
Full-Time
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 Vision: Enriching lives through the joy and power of music.
Bravo! Vail Mission: Bravo! Vail presents extraordinary music, accessible to all. We provide extensive music education throughout our community, connect musicians and listeners, and celebrate the evolving world of classical music.
Bravo! Vail Values: • Artistic passion and dedication to quality. • Making music education accessible. • Collaboration and connection based on integrity and respect. • Ensuring the success and legacy of our Festival.
Position Summary:
The Development Manager is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with individual and corporate donors that will result in continued and increased revenue to advance Bravo! Vail’s mission. In partnership with the Senior Director of Development and the Institutional Advancement team, the Development Manager will execute the organization's annual giving efforts among mid-level donors, including assisting in the drafting and implementation of the annual fundraising plan, sustaining and growing the number of annual donors, increasing participation and revenue from individual and corporate donors, leading the annual online auction, and tracking data and making strategic decisions to improve results. They will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts from new individual and corporate donors while nurturing and furthering existing relationships. This position will work closely with the entire Institutional Advancement department.
Essential Functions:
- Fundraising and Donor Relations
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 150-200 individual donors, corporate sponsors, and prospective individual and corporate donors. Lead all stages of engagement for donors within the portfolio, including: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
- Meet and exceed financial and contact goals through revenue generated by individual giving, corporate partnerships, and online auction. Maintain and increase contributions from renewing donors, and secure new donors to assist in achieving Bravo! Vail’s overall objectives.
- Develop and execute targeted, personalized strategies to increase donor engagement. Communicate persuasively and professionally through personal visits, written proposals, appeal letters, email, and telephone.
- Ensure partnership details and donor benefits are fulfilled during Festival season and throughout the year, including recognition, event invitations, ticket requests, and other benefits based on level of donation or sponsorship.
- Prepare end of season materials and final reports for in-kind and corporate partners.
- Lead the annual online auction. Solicit and secure auction items, and serve as staff liaison to Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, staff, and volunteers to plan online auction and procure items.
- Manage and update auction website, including item descriptions and listings. Serve as main point of contact for designated auction software company.
- Following the close of the auction, secure payment and assist donors in follow up and securing of all auction items.
- Delegate auction tasks and oversee Development Associate and seasonal interns in their roles assisting with the online auction.
- Work with Senior Director of Development and Director of Artistic Operations to secure cash and in-kind partnerships with local lodging community and other local businesses.
- Work closely with colleagues to qualify prospects for major gift solicitation and grow the pipeline for major gifts.
- In partnership with Vice President of Philanthropy and Institutional Advancement team, help to grow Bravo! Vail’s planned giving program through cultivating and soliciting bequests and endowment gifts as part of overall donor and prospect strategy.
Internal – Institutional Advancement team and Other Departments
- Partner with the Senior Director of Development and Institutional Advancement team to develop, market, implement, and enhance both existing and new giving programs, such as online and monthly giving initiatives, including annual Colorado Gives Day. Work with the team to develop engagement opportunities for targeted audiences and affinity groups.
- Assist the Institutional Advancement team in the development and implementation of discovery work and audience development strategies to identify and cultivate prospective new donors.
- Develop and implement a welcome program in the Vail area to Bravo! Vail and cultivate for future engagement and giving opportunities.
- Participate as necessary in the development of fundraising collateral and execution of donor events.
- Proactive use of Tessitura, iWave, and other tools and technology.
External
- Work effectively with diverse constituencies and stakeholders including individual and corporate donors, patrons, board members, and volunteers.
- Represent Bravo! Vail at concerts, fundraising and stewardship events, town council meetings and other organizations throughout the community.
Skills and Experience:
- 3+ years experience in non-profit organization, with fundraising experience preferred. Proven ability to develop relationships with individuals that result in philanthropic investment is ideal.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to manage and execute a high volume of strategic, personal communications with donors.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and listening skills; comfortable and confident meeting with and calling donors to discuss their giving. Ability to influence and engage a wide range of people and build long‐term relationships.
- Ability to represent Bravo! Vail to current and potential donors and make compelling asks.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with an ability to use data to make decisions and to translate strategy to action.
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Extremely well-organized, detail oriented, and able to meet deadlines. Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others both internally and externally.
- Knowledge of and/or enthusiasm to learn about fundraising best practices, such as moves management process.
- Exemplify ethical standards of professional fundraising.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office. Tessitura or other fundraising Customer Relationship Management software experience preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of the local funding community and interest in classical music desirable.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, particularly during the busy summer festival season.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
- Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
Benefits:
- Group insurance (medical, dental, vision, life)
- Health incentive
- Paid holidays, personal/medical and vacation
- Company matching retirement contribution
Pay:
$55,000-$75,000/year
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 your resume and cover letter to jobs@bravovail.org, with the subject line: Development Manager Position
Jane & Gary Bomba Bravo! Vail Summer Internship Program - CLOSED for 2024
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to expand your skill set and advance your career in arts administration, non-profit management, development, marketing, music education, festival operations, 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’s Rocky Mountains, 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 37th season June 20 through August 1. The 2024 season features the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería, the 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 Jane & Gary Bomba 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 are n’ot 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 Jane & Gary Bomba 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 encouraged to attend many Bravo! Vail performances.
Details:
The position begins remotely in late May for 10 hours per week before required in-person work beginning mid-June and ending mid-August – the Education & Engagement Internship is an additional week. Please note that the internship requires long hours; work hours vary significantly and include weekends and evenings. You will receive a paid stipend and shared housing will be provided. 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.
What We Require:
- Intern is responsible for transportation; some responsibilities require driving to locations within the community.
- 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, and and certain Adobe products as needed
- 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
Many of our former interns have gone on to successful careers in the arts thanks to the experiences they gained from the Jane & Gary Bomba Bravo! Vail Summer Internship Program.
“Deciding to intern with Bravo! Vail was, without a doubt, the biggest risk I have taken in my life so far. And I can’t even begin to describe how glad I am I decided to take the leap. This opportunity met and surpassed every one of my expectations. Not only did I get a hand in the inner workings of a music nonprofit organization, I met some of the most amazing people I’ve ever had the privilege to encounter. The bonds I formed with my fellow interns and the Bravo! Vail staff are relationships I plan to have for life. In addition, having the opportunity to combine my passion for music with my interest in working in the administration of nonprofit organizations made this an incredible learning experience. I had the opportunity to coordinate various projects, interact with donors and patrons, help put on events, work in a professional environment, and even turn pages for our piano fellows and artistic director. My summer with Bravo! Vail truly was the best summer of my life. I leave Vail feeling more confident in myself and more inspired to take risks and chase after my dreams. Saying goodbye to a place I have loved so deeply is hard, but saying goodbye to the people who made it so wonderful is even harder.” – Institutional Advancement Intern
EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS INTERN, one position available:
Responsibilities:
- Assist with all elements of producing successful Education & Engagement events including front of house duties, back of house preparation, and overall coordination of events with staff and artists
- Help to coordinate and present Little Listeners @ the Library, Family Concerts, masterclasses, hospital and senior center concerts, Pre-Concert Talks etc.
- Assist with Instrument Petting Zoo events
- Coordinate and assist with artist contracts and artist relations for Education & Engagement Programs
- Collect program evaluation data and compile information for end of season presentation
- Assist Education & Engagement staff with the enrollment process for Bravo! Vail Music Makers Haciendo Música.
- Assist Education & Engagement staff with the Piano and Strings Summer Intensive for local students
- Assist Education & Engagement staff with Young Musicians Day, a collaboration with Bravo! Vail Music Makers Haciendo Música and other classical music organizations in Colorado.
- Attend all Education & Engagement staff meetings, committee meetings, and June Board meeting
- Additional tasks as assigned by Education & Engagement Staff
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT INTERNS, four positions available:
Responsibilities:
- Distribute marketing materials throughout the season
- Create signage and collateral pieces as needed
- Attend concerts as scheduled. Set up wayfinding signs, collateral, and other IA materials as needed. Assist with ticket scanning and post-concert break-down of materials.
- Collect and project manage content for daily marketing emails
- Attend all Education & Engagement events to assist with ticket scanning, and signage as needed
- Create daily newspaper ads and Town Talk submissions (Adobe program knowledge encouraged)
- Fulfill media requests including the distribution of photos and videos as needed
- Weekly statistical retrieval and reporting on KPIs of website, email, social media, and others. Google Data Studio Report experience a plus.
- Assist with planning and execution of donor events
- Attend all donor events as scheduled, and assist with set-up, staffing reception table, and break-down; other event duties as needed
- Interact with donors on a regular basis via telephone, email, and in person
- Organize, distribute, and track donor gifts at concerts
- Manage RSVPs and guest lists for donor events. Tessitura experience a plus.
- Create final reports for corporate sponsors
- Create stage notes for Executive Director and other speakers
- Create, produce, and distribute donor thank you notes at end of the season
- Assist with planning and execution of online auction
- Prepare all necessary auction collateral
- Write and upload auction item descriptions and photos to online platform
- Produce thank you cards for auction donors, buyers, and sponsors
- Assist in auction follow-up
AUDIO ENGINEERING INTERNS, two positions available:
Responsibilities:
- Assist with full show setup and production at Gerald R Ford Amphitheater, including running cables, testing equipment, placing and checking stage monitors, projection screens and video equipment, hanging, focusing and programming lighting instruments
- Careful microphone setup, including proper care, storage and use of DPA, Schoeps, Neumann, and other delicate and expensive microphones, setting up and placing microphones on stands, running and patching microphone cables and sub-snakes onstage, and sound system and input list patching
- Operation of live sound systems and recording equipment, including system setup, sound check and proper equalization for events that require announcer and playback functionality
- Independently manage archival recording and technical audio needs at all other Bravo! Vail concert series and donor events
- Manage the Bravo! Vail recording equipment inventory, including allocating equipment between Audio Engineering interns
- Manage the Bravo! Vail archive, including mixing and mastering of recorded concerts, proper file storage and documentation of all recorded concerts and events, maintaining the archive catalog file, and maintaining regular, redundant updates of archive material to the archival hard drives
- Read and understand stage plots, orchestral instrumentation sheets and audio input lists
- Maintain attention to detail and respect for musicians and patrons
- Transport of recording equipment and small sound systems to various venues in personal vehicle; unloading and loading of audio equipment
- Location audio recording for video interviews
- Assist with deployment of our mobile “Music Box” stage
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Desired Qualifications for Audio Engineering Interns:
- Familiarity with basic audio post-production, including computer-based editing and mixing. You should have a personal laptop with a professional DAW workstation installed and a professional set of headphones and/or monitor speakers
- Proper cable management and coiling
- Familiarity with simple sound system setup and operation, including signal flow, mixer controls, equalization and gain structure, operation of wireless microphones
- The ability to work long hours outdoors in variable weather conditions, for which you will need proper footwear, rain gear, and durable/breathable clothing you can move and work in
- Working at heights: Interns should be able to climb ladders and operate equipment/use tools on venue catwalk/rigging grid safely and comfortably
- The ability to keep a professional, un-intrusive demeanor among high profile artists and organization members while still doing your job
OPERATIONS INTERN, one position available:
Responsibilities:
- Assist with all elements of producing successful orchestral and chamber music concerts
- Assist with front of house duties for a diverse array of community engagement concerts
- Attend and assist with rehearsals, including organizing catering and light production assistance
- Interface with and assist guest artists
- Track important information in Arts Vision, including repertoire history and the guest artist database
- Other duties as assigned by Director of Artistic Operations
Shared Intern Responsibilities:
- Assist with collateral distribution: distribute Bravo! Vail posters, pocket calendars, and other collateral pieces throughout the Valley
- Assist with Family Concerts and Education & Engagement activities throughout the summer
- Represent Bravo! Vail in a positive, professional manner both on- and off-duty
- Other duties as assigned by Bravo! Vail staff
Application Information:
For more information on Bravo! Vail, please visit bravovail.org.
2024 Internships are filled. Please inquire in December 2024 for summer 2025 opportunities.
Please send a cover letter and resume (PDF files preferred) to internship@bravovail.org with the subject line “Your Name and Position Applying For” (i.e. “Jane Smith, Operations”). If you are interested in more than one position, please make a note in the subject line and attach all application materials for each position. You will receive a response indicating receipt of your application(s).
Box Office Associate
Seasonal (June- August)
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 Vision: Enriching lives through the joy and power of music.
Bravo! Vail Mission: Bravo! Vail presents extraordinary music, accessible to all. We provide extensive music education throughout our community, connect musicians and listeners, and celebrate the evolving world of classical music.
Bravo! Vail Values: • Artistic passion and dedication to quality. • Making music education accessible. • Collaboration and connection based on integrity and respect. • Ensuring the success and legacy of our Festival.
About This Role:
The Box Office Associate is responsible for assisting with hospitality and box office operations for Bravo! Vail events. More specifically, this means selling tickets both over the phone and in-person, processing Donor tickets/comps, packages, and lawn passes while utilizing excellent customer service skills. Job locations may include the Bravo! Vail office, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vilar Performing Arts Center, and other venues throughout the Vail Valley. Hours will vary and include weekends and evenings during the Festival season (mid-June to early-August). Position may assist other departments as needed. Due to the nature of the Bravo! Vail Festival, a full commitment to the job dates is imperative.
What You’ll Do:
- Represent Bravo! Vail by always providing excellent customer service
- Utilize clear and succinct verbal and written communication with acute attention to detail
- Assist with Box Office sales both in-person and over the phone
- Printing and mailing of tickets and passes
Who You Are:
You are looking for a seasonal position where you can utilize your excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills. You can be “the calm within the storm” and enjoy interacting with many different people. You are comfortable working with computers and love working with a great team.
Skills and Experience:
- A passion for Bravo! Vail’s mission & values
- Minimum of 1 year of work experience in customer service and hospitality
- Energetic, flexible, organized, collaborative, and proactive team member.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Compensation:
Hourly: $18-$22/hr
How to Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@bravovail.org, with the subject line: Box Office Associate Position
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. Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
Production Crew
Seasonal - Summer 2024
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 Vision: Enriching lives through the joy and power of music.
Bravo! Vail Mission: Bravo! Vail presents extraordinary music, accessible to all. We provide extensive music education throughout our community, connect musicians and listeners, and celebrate the evolving world of classical music.
Bravo! Vail Values:
- Artistic passion and dedication to quality.
- Making music education accessible.
- Collaboration and connection based on integrity and respect.
- Ensuring the success and legacy of our Festival.
Bravo! Vail Team Member Core Values:
As a member of the festival team, you will work alongside Bravo employees, volunteers, artists, venue staff, and patrons. Putting on 100+ events per summer in the Rocky Mountains with so many moving parts is no easy task, so we need a talented, hard-working group of folks to help keep the festival running! Every Bravo team member is asked to embody the following core values:
- Pursue excellence.
- Act with integrity and respect
- Embrace collaboration.
- Be an initiative-taking problem solver.
- Be a good steward of Bravo’s mission.
- Have fun!
Position Summary:
The festival relies on an experienced and professional stage crew to execute a wide range of concerts, community engagement and donor events.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist in the setup and strike of concert and event productions.
- Load and unload production trucks
- Assemble risers, staging, trussing, banners, and other production equipment.
- Assist with sound, lighting, and video system setup/strike.
- Move furniture, music stands, road cases, instruments, and miscellaneous equipment.
- Assist with on-stage cues during concerts.
- Assist with piano moves.
- Always ensure proper safety.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Skills and Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- A minimum of one-year related experience
- Working knowledge of lighting, audio and video terminology, cabling, and setup
- Proficiency with basic hand tools
- Familiarity with rigging safety practices and basic knot tying
- Ability to effectively communicate and follow directions.
- Ability to work flexible/long hours.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills.
- Must be able to lift, push and carry heavy objects for extended periods of time.
- Nights and weekends required.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
Compensation:
Hourly- starting at $23/hour
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 your resume to jobs@bravovail.org with subject line:“Production Crew Position”
Substitute Piano or Violin Teacher
Part-Time Hourly
Job Location: Various locations throughout Eagle and/or Lake County School Districts (position is not remote)
Job Dates: mid-September through end of April (following the local school district calendar)
Reports To: Director of Education & Engagement
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 Vision: Enriching lives through the joy and power of music.
Bravo! Vail Mission: Bravo! Vail presents extraordinary music, accessible to all. We provide extensive music education throughout our community, connect musicians and listeners, and celebrate the evolving world of classical music.
Bravo! Vail Values:
- Artistic passion and dedication to quality.
- Making music education accessible.
- Collaboration and connection based in integrity and respect.
- Ensuring the success and legacy of our Festival.
Program Overview:
Bravo! Vail’s Music Makers Haciendo Música (MMHM) encourages 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, developing and advanced students are invited to participate in a five-day Summer Intensive.
Position Summary:
The Substitute Piano or Violin Teacher must provide a safe and inspiring environment conducive to learning while promoting a life-long appreciation of music. 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
• Follow Bravo! Vail’s MMHM curriculum to progress classes through each level of material using the Faber (piano) or Suzuki (violin) method series supplemented by other materials as needed. Substitute teachers will be given a lesson plan drafted by the regular class teacher.
Communication
• After subbing for a class, communicate back to the class teacher a summary of the class experience and attendance records.
Requirements:
• A passion for Bravo! Vail mission
• A minimum of two years of work experience in piano or violin instruction, group lessons
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive team member
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving including conflict-resolution skills
• Self-reliant, but also excels as team player
• Suitable written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills appropriate for communications with students ages 8-18 and their parents/families.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills
• Ability to pass a background check as administered by Bravo! Vail and the school district.
Compensation:
Starting at $60/hour
How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to jobs@bravovail.org with subject line: Substitute Piano or Violin Teacher Position