Employment
Rivanna Roots Concessions Assistant
The Concessions Assistant is part of a busy Front Porch team that produces Rivanna Roots, a bustling outdoor concert series held between May and October at the Rivanna River Company. The Concessions Assistant will be The Front Porch’s primary person running the concessions/alcohol operation at each show in 2024. The Concessions Assistant will report to the Events Manager to assist in the setup and execution of each concert. They will work closely with The Front Porch team and concessions volunteers to ensure a smooth concessions experience for concert attendees.
The Concessions Assistant will work 6.5 hours (3:30 pm – 10 pm) on each of the 14 scheduled shows, taking place on Thursdays and Saturdays from May – October (required dates below). Other hours might include weekday pickup and return of kegs from local vendors (1-2 hours maximum). Pay is $18-20/hour, depending on availability and experience.
Responsibilities:
Set up and tear down of concessions area and drink ticket station on show days
Serve concessions throughout show (pour beer, cider, wine)
Assist in troubleshooting any issues with taps
Assist with pickup and return of kegs in week leading up to show and after a show
Manage inventory of alcohol and concessions
Provide great customer service
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Highly reliable
Warm interpersonal skills, experience working with the public
Organized and attentive to details
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a changing environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience working in a bar/restaurant is a plus, but not a requirement
Availability to work complete shifts on all show days
21 years +
Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required.
Ability to lift, carry, or assist in moving heavy objects, including kegs
Long hours standing/ moving
Required Dates:
Saturday, May 11th
Thursday, May 23rd
Saturday, June 1st
Saturday, June 15th
Saturday, June 29th
Thursday, July 11th
Thursday, July 25th
Saturday, August 10th
Saturday, August 24th
Saturday, September 7th
Saturday, September 21st
Saturday, October 5th
Saturday, October 12th
Sunday, October 20th
Send resume along, references, and a brief statement about why you’re interested in this role to clare@frontporchcville.org.
Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and excellence. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to work at The Front Porch, and invest heavily in building skills and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Front Porch supports all applications equally without regard to age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or other non-merit factors.
If you meet even a percentage of these requirements and responsibilities, we support your application!
Piano Teacher
The Front Porch is currently seeking applicants for a piano teacher for private lesson instruction for kids and some adults! Ideal candidates would have the following skills/qualifications:
– Experience working with children ages 5 and above (required)
– Familiarity with classical music
– Some familiarity with beginner piano curriculum (Alfred, Bastien, Faber, etc.)
– A flexible weekday schedule with availability starting at 3 pm (required)
– At least one year teaching experience (preferred but not required)
If interested, please email a resume and cover letter, along with a video of your playing, to info@frontporchcville.org. Please keep the playing video under 3 minutes. We look forward to hearing from you!
We hire professional teaching artists from a variety of musical backgrounds and genres. We love building long-term relationships with our students. We value our warm-hearted, friendly atmosphere, and our mission of connecting everyone through music.
Perks of teaching at The Front Porch:
- We provide comprehensive administrative support. You be the artist; we’ll take care of the rest.
- We provide a ton of teaching resources: full curriculums for group classes, libraries of chord charts, notated music, and pre-recorded instructional videos.
- We schedule regular opportunities to engage with other teaching artists as well as teacher trainings and other professional development opportunities.
- You can take any of our group classes for free!
- You’re an employee, not a contractor.
- Maintaining 30+ hours/week qualifies you for health/dental insurance.
- Our school schedule mirrors that of the local public schools, so winter and spring breaks are built in.
- We pay our teachers as professionals: $43-65/ hour wages.
If you are interested in teaching at The Front Porch, please send your resume and cover letter to info@frontporchcville.org.
HEAR WHAT OUR TEACHERS HAVE TO SAY:
Ti Ames,
on the ease of scheduling.
Charles Owens,
on teaching and performing.
Trent Wagler,
on teaching group lessons.
Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and excellence. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to work at The Front Porch, and invest heavily in building skills and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Front Porch supports all applications equally without regard to age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or other non-merit factors.