Concert & Audience Services Coordinator

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.

Swarthmore's Department of Music is a vibrant community of performers, creators and critical thinkers who share a passion for music both past and present, pop and classical, near and far. Our academic courses invite students to think deeply about music; our ensembles bring talented students together to perform challenging and varied repertoire; our master class and residency programs bring some of our country’s most distinguished musicians to campus for ongoing collaborations with our students; and our program of private instruction enables students to study with some of the finest teachers from Philadelphia to New York City.  Students in our program are often active in many other fields, such as art history, biology, engineering, English, linguistics, and mathematics. The wealth of interests and curiosity they bring to music making fosters a fresh and exciting atmosphere in Lang Music Building.

The Concert and Audience Services Coordinator for the Department of Music supports the on-site execution of student events at Lang Concert Hall and provides support for other Music Department performances and events in Lang Music Building. The position reports to the Director of Concert Programming, Production, and Publicity.

The Concert and Audience Services Coordinator’s primary duties begin in August and run through June. The person in this position will work an average of 35 hours per week. The normal weekly schedule will include daytime hours plus evening and weekend hours for scheduled performances. The daily schedule will vary due to the Department’s concert and production/events needs.

• →Supports all aspects of running the Music department’s sponsored concerts, including chamber music concerts, master classes, departmentally-sponsored student recitals, and faculty-led ensembles (Chorus, Gamelan, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Chinese Music Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Critical Mass).
• →Schedules and carries out the Lunch Hour Concerts in Parrish Parlours.
• →Recruits, trains, and supervises student workers for Stage Crew and Tech Crew for each Music department event.
• →Recruits, trains, and supervises student publicity workers and student writers for the Music department’s newsletter.
• →Recruits, trains, and supervises front-of-house crews for Lang Music Building.
• →Coordinates publicity for Music-sponsored performances and events in Lang Concert Hall and in the Lang Performing Arts Center.
  • →This includes creating and distributing posters; program production (layout, printing, and compilation of program notes); social media; and advertising on outside community calendars..
  • →The Concert and Audience Coordinator also maintains the Music department’s YouTube page.
• →Helps identify off-campus performance opportunities at schools, senior-living facilities, hospitals, etc.
• →Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment. Join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.

• A go-getter with the ability to focus on details while keeping an eye on the big picture.  A lover of performing arts with excellent oral/written communication skills. A strategic thinker that displays flexibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with three to five years of job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience working with musicians.
• Computer literacy, preferably including familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Audition.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with theatrical production (stage management, house management, lighting design), web design, live sound, and recording experience.

Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all staff positions prior to the start of employment.

Due to operating a College owned motor vehicle while performing essential job responsibilities for this position, a motor vehicle report (MVR) clearance is required prior to the start of employment.

An education verification is required for this position because a college degree is a required qualification for this position.

Preview our Benefits Flyer. We offer benefit plans starting at zero cost! Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation begins.

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Tuition Grant Program

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Swarthmore College is committed to creating a culture of respect and inclusion so that every member of our community feels a sense of belonging. We actively seek and welcome candidates with diverse perspectives and experiences, exceptional qualifications, and a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any identity or characteristic protected by law or College Policy.

Advertised: Jul 07 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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