Job Description

TIME FRAME: This is a short term, seasonal position.

April 11 to May 9, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY: The Merchandising Rhythmpourium Production Assistant plays a crucial role in the setup and merchandising of the Rhythmpourium Tent. This position entails coordinating with artists, managing inventory, and ensuring a seamless operation of the merchandise area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Pre-Festival Duties:

• Utilize approved merchandise tracking systems.
• Receive merchandise from artists and verify inventory.
• Input relevant information into the designated database.
• Ensure that Artist Consignment CDs meet professional recording standards.
• Operate the bar-coding system efficiently.
• Assist in setting up the CD Tent, including organizing racks and arranging merchandise.

Festival Duties:

• Replace barcodes on merchandise as needed.
• Restock merchandise as required throughout the festival.
• Address customer and staff inquiries regarding CD availability.
• Assist the Tent manager with closing procedures.

Between Weekends:

• Support in conducting physical inventory checks of all stock.

Post-Festival Duties:

• Assist in the final physical inventory count.
• Pack inventory for shipment or pickup by artists or wholesalers.
• Aid in the breakdown of the tent.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Using the Absentee Request Form, it is the responsibility of each employee and their supervisor to accurately report their absenteeism to the Festival Finance Office.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
• Give any document, computer program, design, or other intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival (and, therefore, belonging to the Jazz Festival) to the Festival through your
• supervisor or department head at the end of each production year, or upon request.
• Attend and complete any required training.
• Complete all required Feedback Forms and Final Reports.
• Must attend and complete any required training.
• Perform all other work-related duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Previous production experience is preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-stress workplace environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Excel, Access, and Word.
• Basic understanding of accounting procedures.
• Capable of handling heavy lifting tasks.

Note: This role may require occasional heavy lifting and flexibility in working hours to accommodate festival schedules.

Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.
Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!

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