Booking Manager

This is a Part Time Job

Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for the programming of concerts for Ashkenaz on a year-round basis.
Ashkenaz is a historic venue based in Berkeley, CA. We are committed to providing a great place to dance to local and international bands of both established and emerging artists in a respectful, comfortable, safe, family-friendly atmosphere. Through this, we build friendships and a culturally inclusive community that encourages social awareness, education, and dedication to fairness, honor, and equality.

Ashkenaz encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and record of arrest or conviction.

Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Booking
Acquire talent year-round for local traditional and global music venues (approximately 3-5 shows per week)
Evaluate requests to perform at Ashkenaz and respond to artists and agents in a timely way
Work with promoters and agents to secure ''presents'' shows of all kinds.
Build offers and negotiate deal terms with artist/event representation.
Primarily responsible for ''Ashkenaz presents'' shows.
Form new connections with agents and promoters to maintain bookings.
Develop and maintain quality relationships with artists, artist representation, local event curators, and members of the local business and municipal communities.
Assist in providing necessary information for the P&L/budget and enter data as needed.
Maintain effective communication with all departments (production, marketing, box office, etc.) on logistics of confirmed shows.
Contact artist representation for concert availability.
Utilize company systems to create, distribute, maintain, and track event information.
Be present during the event and settle events as necessary.
Communicate budget allocations, creative direction, and demographics with marketing and venue staff.
Keep Event Management Software (EMS), Prism, updated as the calendar develops. Manage and maintain venue calendars.

Administration
Oversee all event administrative duties
Maintain information and database with booking calendar updates, information updates, and reports
Contracting with artists
Work with the Production Manager on advancing shows
Work with the Office Manager on invoicing and payments
Report on booking issues
Meet regularly with the Executive Director and other staff members and volunteers involved in productions
Other duties, as assigned by supervisor including participation in special projects
Act as liaison with other internal departments

Qualifications, Education, and Experience
3+ years of live music production experience required, with non-profit experience a plus
Bachelor's degree, preferred, with courses in ethnomusicology
Highly skilled at projecting and managing budgets
Experience with music/concert programming
Passion and willingness to learn about traditional music, world music, and other arts practices
Knowledge and proficiency with Google Suite applications
Vigilant on email and follow-up
Independent, problem-solving abilities, detail-oriented, highly organized, with strong communication skills
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, prioritize work, solve problems, and operate under time and work volume pressure
Effective interpersonal skills and flexibility are a must
Thoughtful communication skills, both written and verbal

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diverse applicants.