Intern: MARKETING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR

Summary of Position

La Donna Musicale is seeking to hire an Intern. The Intern is responsible assisting LADM with marketing and outreach, events coordination, fund raising, and general office support.

Introduction to La Donna Musicale

La Donna Musicale, is one of the few organizations in the world dedicated to the historically informed performance of Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and contemporary music by women composers. La Donna Musicale rediscovers the work of these neglected composers and has presented modern world premieres of works by Antonia Bembo, Chiara Margarita Cozzolani, Maria Xaviera Peruchona, Julie Pinel, and Caterina Assandra.

La Donna Musicale has completed two recordings and a third is due to be released this summer. La Donna Musicale’s first two recordings, The Seven Psalms of David, Vol. I and Vol. 2, feature music of the Italian-French baroque composer, Antonia Bembo, and her younger French contemporary, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre. Together, these two CDs constitute the largest recorded compilation of Antonia Bembo's music to date, as well as being the world-premiere recordings of the Psalms. Volumes I and II have received wide acclaim and outstanding reviews in both American and European music journals. The reviews included Best of 2005 Goldberg, the prestigious international early-music magazine, and praise from Early Music America, published by the leading early-music organization in the United States. The first recording was aired on radio stations such as WPRB: Classical Discoveries, WGBH, and the Public Radio series Harmonia. La Donna’s third CD will be released this summer and will feature Julie Pinel (fl.1737)

Position Responsibilities

Assist with performance and fund-raising events including upcoming annual fundraising event and concert during the Boston Early Music Festival (June 16 daytime).

Pursue marketing and sales opportunities for our three recordings.

Assist with increasing our outreach and promotion efforts.

Provide general office support to Director, and Project Manager

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer skills – high-level PC or Mac proficiency, including excellent knowledge of Excel, MS Word, and use of Internet; QuarkXPress and MS Publisher a plus.
Must have access to the Internet.
Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.
Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Prior experience with events management, marketing and sales, and fund raising including related tasks such as database management.
Knowledge of Early Music or Classical music a plus as is knowledge of a foreign language.

Position Start Date
Start date is immediate. Candidate must be able to work more than 10 hours per week during the period June 1-17.
Position is part-time, 10 hours per week at an hourly rate of $12 to $15 depending on skills and experience.
The application period for this position will close as of: May 1, 2007

Contact Information
Please send resume and cover letter detailing applicant skills and experience to:
E-mail: CD@ladm.org