Kaatsbaan Cultural Park has an exciting volunteer program that helps foster your learning across many areas of arts programming. Festival Assistant Volunteer, will obtain hands-on experiences in arts administration and production, and be a part of an experienced team of arts professionals - Join us in bringing our 2022 Summer and Fall Festivals to life! If you are in need of housing, shared housing is available in a local Bed & Breakfast.

Responsibilities and Schedule
? There are volunteer Festival Assistant Volunteer positions available in Box Office, Development, Production, and Artist & Guest Services.
? Schedule may vary depending on your position and your availability. Working weekends on performance days is required. We will work with you to best accommodate your schedule.
? Fall Festival: Wednesday September 13 - Sunday October 2, 2022
* There are days off during the week, the exact
schedule will be given at a later date.
* You do not have to be on site for the duration of the
three weeks. You may come and volunteer just for
the weekends!

Requirements
Experience preferred but not required;
Interest in Kaatsbaan’s mission and commitment to serving the arts and its community;
Good communication skills & attention to detail, professional demeanor, flexible can-do attitude;
Able to work in a fast-paced festival environment with long hours on performance days;
May be asked to lift heavy items, work in inclement weather, use your own cell phone, have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Benefits
We will work with your college to fulfill all academic requirements & recommendation letters upon request;
Receive invaluable on-the-job training and experience towards your professional career in performance and festival production and arts administration;
Observe and work with world renowned artists in rehearsals and performances;
Attend all Festival performances and after-parties;
Work with long-time arts professionals and contribute to the growth of a dynamic arts organization in the Hudson Valley. Join Us!

How to Apply
Please send your resume and brief statement of interest to Erin Reck, Operations and Production Director at ereck@kaatsbaan.org. With Festival Assistant Volunteer in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity
Kaatsbaan firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of
age, race, gender, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status.