Army Field Band Tour Coordinator
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:06 pm
Not all jobs are performing jobs. Thought I'd let people know of a position opening up for tour coordinator. Jason Stephens is currently a tour coordinator/educational coordinator for the band (and a tuba player!). If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact me (pm)
sc
http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/vacancy/ops.html
Resume deadline: August 10, 2007
THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND
is the Department of the Army's premier touring musical representative. The Field Band has appeared in all fifty states and in more than thirty countries on four continents. The organization's four performing components, the Concert Band, the Soldiers' Chorus, the Jazz Ambassadors, and the Volunteers, each travel over 100 days annually. Tours include formal public concerts, school assemblies, educational outreach programs, festivals, and radio and television appearances.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to travel 100-120 days annually and have no limitations on travel outside of the United States
Must possess leadership, managerial and interpersonal relationship skills
Must have the ability to set priorities and allocate time accordingly
Must have the ability to solve problems and apply past experience to unique situations
Must have typing skills and be comfortable with the Microsoft Office suite of programs to include Access
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Must demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work without supervision
Must be able to work as a team with co-workers and travel partners
Must be able to perform on primary instrument on an as needed basis
Must have a valid state driver's license
Ability to maintain Army height/weight standards
Operations experience is preferred
SALARY:
$42,429-$49,978 (Army rank of Staff Sergeant)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Serve as a member of an advance booking team for one of the Field Band's performing components. Assist in scheduling, booking, and advancing all details of the component's travel, including concert logistics, hotel accommodations, convoy routing, and preparation of related paperwork. Coordinate with unit resource manager to work within the budget and federal per diem rates. Other duties as assigned. This position requires a minimum 3-year enlistment.
BENEFITS:
MOS Change to 42S and promotion to Staff Sergeant (if applicable)
Permanent assignment to The U.S. Army Field Band
AUDITION PROCESS:
Submit a letter of application by Friday, August 10, 2007, expressing interest in this position and highlighting personal qualifications. Enclose a current resume, ERB, official photograph, and a letter from your unit commander recommending you for the position and agreeing to release you, if offered the position. Final candidates screened from applications will be invited to travel to Fort Meade, Maryland, for a personal interview. Travel expenses will be paid by The United States Army Field Band. Applicants must be eligible for permanent change of station.
CONTACT:
Attn: Auditions
The U.S. Army Field Band
4214 Field Band Drive
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5330
Phone: (301) 677-5781 or 6231
FieldBand.Auditions@us.army.mil
sc
http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/vacancy/ops.html
Resume deadline: August 10, 2007
THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND
is the Department of the Army's premier touring musical representative. The Field Band has appeared in all fifty states and in more than thirty countries on four continents. The organization's four performing components, the Concert Band, the Soldiers' Chorus, the Jazz Ambassadors, and the Volunteers, each travel over 100 days annually. Tours include formal public concerts, school assemblies, educational outreach programs, festivals, and radio and television appearances.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to travel 100-120 days annually and have no limitations on travel outside of the United States
Must possess leadership, managerial and interpersonal relationship skills
Must have the ability to set priorities and allocate time accordingly
Must have the ability to solve problems and apply past experience to unique situations
Must have typing skills and be comfortable with the Microsoft Office suite of programs to include Access
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Must demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work without supervision
Must be able to work as a team with co-workers and travel partners
Must be able to perform on primary instrument on an as needed basis
Must have a valid state driver's license
Ability to maintain Army height/weight standards
Operations experience is preferred
SALARY:
$42,429-$49,978 (Army rank of Staff Sergeant)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Serve as a member of an advance booking team for one of the Field Band's performing components. Assist in scheduling, booking, and advancing all details of the component's travel, including concert logistics, hotel accommodations, convoy routing, and preparation of related paperwork. Coordinate with unit resource manager to work within the budget and federal per diem rates. Other duties as assigned. This position requires a minimum 3-year enlistment.
BENEFITS:
MOS Change to 42S and promotion to Staff Sergeant (if applicable)
Permanent assignment to The U.S. Army Field Band
AUDITION PROCESS:
Submit a letter of application by Friday, August 10, 2007, expressing interest in this position and highlighting personal qualifications. Enclose a current resume, ERB, official photograph, and a letter from your unit commander recommending you for the position and agreeing to release you, if offered the position. Final candidates screened from applications will be invited to travel to Fort Meade, Maryland, for a personal interview. Travel expenses will be paid by The United States Army Field Band. Applicants must be eligible for permanent change of station.
CONTACT:
Attn: Auditions
The U.S. Army Field Band
4214 Field Band Drive
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5330
Phone: (301) 677-5781 or 6231
FieldBand.Auditions@us.army.mil
