Event Facilitator (Part-Time Over-Hire)

AMDA•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

AMDA College of the Performing Arts is seeking individuals for part-time over-hire positions to coordinate and facilitate live in-person and virtual auditions and events for prospective students for their New York campus. This role involves organizing logistics, hosting auditions, conducting workshops, managing communication, and entering data related to admissions events.

Requirements

Conservatory certificate, Associate of Science, or other degrees in a related field
Computer/tablet with fully functioning camera/recording capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent presentation skills
Detail orientated and strong organization skills
Requires the ability to travel
Must be able to work weekends (Friday - Sunday); additional hours outside of this schedule may be required as well
May be required to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
Sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.

Responsibilities

Organize logistics of live virtual and/or in-person auditions, tours or open house events for prospective students and an adjudicator.
Host virtual or in-person auditions acting as the admissions presence providing prospective students with audition guidelines, compressive admissions overview and next steps.
Serve as weekly facilitator of weekly audition prep workshops in partnership with a faculty member.
Conduct preparatory phone calls & email correspondence prior to the audition for technology checks and student’s preparedness.
Complete data entry associated with all virtual auditions/events/tasks as assigned.
Facilitate admissions interviews to prospective students via video conferencing.
Complete daily reports on audition outcomes for all involved community members including AMDA’s senior team.