logo
jg3
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS. CARLOS KALMAR, principal conductor. CHRISTOPHER BELL, chorus director. presented by the CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT, THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, and THE GRANT PARK ORCHESTRAL ASSOCIATION
   
 
   About GPMF      At the Concerts     Support the Festival     Membership/Groups      Getting to the Festival     Links  
Home


2009 Grant Park Chorus Auditions
Application Deadline:
Monday, January 19, 2009
CLICK HERE
for more information



Now accepting applications for
2009 Spring Internships
CLICK HERE
for more information


Celebrating the Festival´s 75th Anniversary in 2009

Click here to submit your fondest stories and remembrances, any of which could be used as part of a published history

2008 Season Schedule
Click here for full season schedule

June 2008
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30          
July 2008
    1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31    
August 2008
          1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31            

Grant Park Music Festival

205 East Randolph Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
312.742.7638
Email

Stay the Night


Official Hotel
www.fairmont.com/chicago

Development and Sponsorship Internship


JOB OPPORTUNITY
Grant Park Orchestral Association
Development and Sponsorship Internship

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All internships include general internal office responsibilities and work out of doors within Millennium Park as well as the opportunity to specialize in a specific department within the GPMF Organization. Interns must exhibit highly developed interpersonal skills, the ability to work a flexible 40 hour week including days, evenings, and Saturday afternoon and evening. Close attention to detail with the ability to work at a high level of competency and efficacy in a fast paced environment is necessary. Computer literacy is required as well as the ability to perform some physical labor. Strong verbal and written communications skills are a must. Candidates must have completed sophomore year in college. During office hours conservative business casual attire must be worn:  during concerts khaki or dark trousers or skirts are worn with the GPMF intern shirt. Internships begin May 12 and continue through August 16. A firm commitment for the entire season is required. 

APPLICATIONS: Submit cover letter stating internship(s) of interest, resume, two letters of recommendation and writing sample to:
Internship Coordinator
205 E. Randolph Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
daniel.johnston@cityofchicago.org

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: An applicant must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

2008 SALARY: $9.00 an hour

APPLICATION PERIOD: January 1, 2008 – March 1, 2008

NOTE: Applications should be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

DUTIES: Responsible for assisting with fundraising and sponsorship initiatives. The Development/Sponsorship intern works in close association with the Development and Sponsorship Coordinator and reports to the General Manager. The Intern is responsible for assisting the Development department in duties pertaining to the successful implementation of fundraising activities taking place during the ten week Festival season, including the Festival’s annual 500 person gala, Divertimento.  Specifically, the Development Intern will maintain donor records, sponsorship compliance charts, onsite sponsorship promotions and other sponsorship recognition, major donor and board prospect tracking charts; other related duties as required; and will assist with: the coordination of VIP events, mailing lists, committee meetings for gala/board development/fundraising committees; Preparation of sponsorship communications/materials, committee meeting minutes, and end-of-season fundraising appeal; Maintenance of regular communication with 20+ corporate sponsors/250+ major donors/500 event guests, proper usage of corporate logos, prospect research. The development intern should plan on attending most concerts and special events throughout the season. This internship is an ideal experience for individuals seeking a career in event management; corporate, individual, and special event fundraising; nonprofit organization operations; and arts management

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Desire to coordinate large and small fundraising events, and an interest in accommodating customer, donor and corporate constituencies. Experience with detail oriented projects.  Ability to write standard business letters with ease. Ability to alternate tasks quickly. Highly developed sense of diplomacy with ability to remain calm and while helping others.  Previous experience in customer service is a plus.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR EMPLOYMENT.

THE NOT FOR PROFIT FOUNDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERS.
 
About GPMF History and Mission | Chicago Park District | Artistic Leadership | GPOA Board | Grant Park Orchestra | Grant Park Chorus | Discography | Grant Park Staff
At the Concerts Concert Schedule | Rehearsal Schedule |Frequent Questions (FAQ) | Restaurants
Support The Festival Divertimento Gala | Sponsorship Opportunities | Make a Donation
Membership/Groups Become a Member | Group Sales
Getting to the Festival Transportation | Parking | Park Map
Links Millennium Park | Sponsors | News and Media
UDM 4