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Rochester, MN · On-site

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What does a concert manager do?

A Concert Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of live music events, from planning and organizing to execution. They coordinate with artists, venue staff, and technical crews to ensure that concerts run smoothly and meet both logistical and artistic requirements. Their duties often include managing budgets, scheduling, negotiating contracts, and handling on-site issues during performances. Concert Managers play a crucial role in creating a seamless experience for both performers and audiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a concert manager?

To thrive as a Concert Manager, you need expertise in event planning, budgeting, logistics, and a background in music or arts management is highly beneficial. Familiarity with event management software, ticketing platforms, and sound/light production systems is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams, artists, and vendors effectively under pressure. These competencies are vital for ensuring smooth, successful concerts that meet both artistic and business goals.

What are some common challenges a concert manager faces when coordinating live events?

Concert Managers often encounter challenges such as last-minute schedule changes, coordinating multiple vendors and artists, and ensuring compliance with venue regulations. Managing unexpected situations like technical issues or artist delays requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Successful Concert Managers are adept at communication and collaboration, frequently working with production crews, artists, venue staff, and security teams to ensure each concert runs smoothly.

What is the difference between Concert Manager vs Event Coordinator?

AspectConcert ManagerEvent Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires experience in music or entertainment management, sometimes a degree in hospitality or event managementOften requires a degree or certification in event planning or hospitality
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in music venues, concert halls, or festivalsIn various settings including conferences, weddings, corporate events
Industry UsageSpecific to entertainment and live music industryBroader across multiple event types and industries

While both roles involve planning and coordinating events, a Concert Manager specializes in live music events and concerts, focusing on artist logistics, stage management, and audience experience. An Event Coordinator has a broader scope, managing various types of events across industries. The Concert Manager's expertise is more niche, often requiring specific industry knowledge, whereas the Event Coordinator's skills are more general but equally essential for successful event execution.

How do you become a concert manager?

To become a concert manager, individuals typically gain experience in event planning, hospitality, or music industries, often starting in entry-level roles such as assistant or coordinator. Developing skills in organization, communication, and budgeting, along with knowledge of event production tools, is essential; some pursue degrees in music business, event management, or related fields.

What are the most commonly searched types of Concert jobs in Minnesota?

The most popular types of Concert jobs in Minnesota are:

What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Concert Manager jobs?

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Concert Production Assistant

Rochester, MN • On-site

Choral Arts Ensemble
Music Bands and Freelance Musicians • 1 - 10 employees
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$22 - $23/hr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

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Job description

Hours: Average 16/week year-round

Pay: $22–$23/hour

Reports to: Executive Director

Schedule: Highly flexible

Work setting: On-site and remote

Status: Part-time, non-exempt


Position Summary

Choral Arts Ensemble (CAE) seeks a dependable, organized, and welcoming Concert Production Assistant to support the successful delivery of concerts and special events. This position combines hands-on concert production and primary front-of-house responsibility with routine administrative support. The ideal candidate is comfortable shifting between active event support, communication with patrons and volunteers, and detail-oriented office tasks.


Schedule and Flexibility

The position averages approximately 16 hours per week over the course of the year. The regular schedule is highly flexible and may include a combination of office and remote work, coordinated with the Executive Director. Hours will vary with CAE’s production calendar.

During concert weeks, the employee must be available for additional on-site hours, including evenings and weekends. Some weeks will require more than 16 hours, balanced by lighter weeks at other times of the year. Concert and event dates are scheduled well in advance. For the current 2026-2027 Season, the concert weeks are:

  • Sunday, Oct 18 – Sunday, Nov 1, 2026
  • Thursday, Nov 5 – Sunday, Nov 8, 2026
  • Tuesday, Dec 8 – Sunday, Dec 13, 2026
  • Tuesday, Feb 9 – Saturday, Feb 13, 2027
  • Tuesday, Mar 9 – Sunday, Mar 14, 2027
  • Tuesday, Apr 27 – Sunday, May 2, 2027

Primary Responsibilities - Concert Production and Front of House

  • Organize concert and event setup, breakdown, loading, cleanup, and movement of supplies and equipment.
  • Coordinate and schedule with venue staff and contracted event vendors (i.e., audio/video recording).
  • Serve as CAE’s primary front-of-house liaison for concerts and major events.
  • Recruit, schedule, communicate with, and direct ushers and other event volunteers.
  • Coordinate lobby setup, signage, ticketing/check-in areas, programs, accessibility needs, and patron flow.
  • Troubleshoot front-of-house concerns and communicate promptly with venue staff and CAE leadership.
  • Help ensure that each event is safe, organized, hospitable, and consistent with CAE’s standards.

Administrative Support

  • Serve as the lead contact for ticketing, patron records, registrations, and routine communications with vendors and volunteers.
  • Maintain organized electronic and paper files, calendars, lists, and production records.
  • Assist with email correspondence, mailings, data entry, document preparation, copying, online site updating, and other office tasks.
  • Perform other administrative duties as assigned in support of CAE programs and operations.

Qualifications

  • Availability for scheduled evening and weekend work during concert weeks.
  • Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
  • Clear, courteous written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and follow through reliably.
  • Comfort working with the public and coordinating volunteers in a busy event environment.
  • Working knowledge of email, shared calendars, word processing, spreadsheets, and cloud-based file systems; experience with Google Workspace is preferred.
  • Ability to lead volunteers to transport, set up & take down choral risers, large instruments (when needed), and concert supplies with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to remain on one’s feet for extended event periods.
  • Previous administrative, customer-service, nonprofit, performing-arts, hospitality, or event-production experience is helpful but not required.


Company Description

Founded in 1985, Choral Arts Ensemble (CAE) now includes the flagship 60 voice community choir plus a 30 voice Treble choir in Rochester, MN. The singers of CAE are active community members from a wide variety of professions, all drawn together to create excellent music and contribute to the artistically thriving life in and around Rochester. Choral Arts Ensemble inspires, educates, and enriches the community through outstanding choral music performance. We do this through our concerts, which bring together a diversity of sound and style that create high caliber, transcendent musical experience. And through our varied styles, stagings, and collaborations, we engage our audiences in thoughtful conversations about the world around us.