Local Lead, Orlando (Part-Time)
Sofar Sounds
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About Us
Sofar is creating space where music matters. We bring artists and audiences together through live experiences and artist services that inspire creativity, community and joy.
Our unique live experiences provide a place for artist discovery, local community and connection in non-traditional, unexpected places across 78 countries and growing. Through our artist services, we provide tools and services for artists to directly connect with fans and build sustainable, creative lives on their own terms.
The Role
As the Local Lead, you will be responsible for building the local Sofar community in your city. This will be a group of artists, hosts, crew, A/V, photographers and like-minded organizations.
You'll plan, organize and promote Sofar shows in your city. As you grow the local Sofar community, your role will evolve and you’ll start working more closely with our regional concerts and marketing teams to evolve the city further.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a music-adoring team who are passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
What you'll do:
- Serve as a local leader to ensure the highest-quality experience at every Sofar show you produce - for the audience, artists, hosts, crew, A/V team, and photographers
- Always be on the lookout for awesome new artists to book and venues to work with. You’ll build relationships and support their development locally through Sofar.
- Hire and manage a team of crew members to produce Sofar shows
- Promote the shows you produce to fill the room
- Build partnerships with local organizations that share a similar ethos for supporting diverse and inclusive grassroots communities
- Hold community events (e.g. socials, networking events, panels, jam nights) to connect, support and represent community in your city
- Manage local gear and event supplies inventory, and attend additional shows as needed
- Take responsibility for your city’s growth and success as it relates to ticket inventory, show quality, and overall experience
- Know your city and represent its authentic voice through everything you do
Who you are:
- You have experience in producing live music events or any type of creative curation
- You’re driven by supporting artists, and have new, unique ideas on how to do so
- You’re well connected to your local music community
- You are a natural connector and you thrive on bringing people together
- You take pride in knowing your city like no one else
- You can work autonomously, but remain connected
- You’re organized, detail-oriented and work well with deadlines and problem solving
- You are able to work flexible hours
- Previous experience in working with local community organizations is preferred
At Sofar, our global team is deeply passionate about music and the work we do. If our mission and job opening resonates, you're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and building a diverse team that reflects a variety of lived experiences, perspectives, and skills.
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