Artist Liaison

LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY

Position Artist Liaison

Department Artistic & Production

Reports to Artistic Planning & Operations Director

Status Part-time, non-exempt

Start Date November 15, 2025

Salary $20 / hour

WHO WE ARE

La Jolla Music Society is one of the most prestigious and highly respected performing arts presenters in the United States. Our winter season presentations showcase a rich variety of classical, jazz, global roots, spoken word, family, and dance programming, at its state-of-the-art venue, The Conrad, as well as off-site venues throughout San Diego. In addition to our winter season and award-winning Learning & Engagement Programs, La Jolla Music Society also produces SummerFest, a renowned four-week chamber music festival featuring world-class artists and ensembles performing an array of concerts and programs curated by SummerFest Music Director, Inon Barnatan.

SUMMARY

The Artist Liaison position is an on-call/by-availability position that provides crucial support for LJMS performances and rental events. The Artist Liaison works directly with artists and rental clients to help meet their needs on performance days and assists in office with performance preparations. The Artist Liaison acts as a connection between the artists and clients, Artistic & Production staff, Production/Stage Manager, and other departments to make sure artists and clients’ needs are met. The Artist Liaison is responsible for transporting artists in the LJMS owned and rented vehicles, helping execute rider and dressing room needs, being a point of contact for the artists and client, and concert and event duty, as assigned. This position would receive requests for work and accept the day and times or not depending on their own schedule.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Act as representative of LJMS by creating a warm and friendly environment that welcomes the artists and clients into The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. Establish a working relationship with the artists and clients with a goal of making their experience with LJMS positive.
• Greet arriving Artists at San Diego International Airport.
• Provide ground transportation for Artists as needed. This will include driving Artists to and from the airport, rehearsals, performances, and other engagements.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with Artistic Planning & Operations Director, Artistic Rentals and Partnerships Director and LJMS production team.
• Act as one of the points of contact for Artist and client questions and concerns and be oncall to handle urgent situations as needed.
• Help purchase and setup artist hospitality as needed.
• Assist frontofhouse with sale of artist merchandise, managing meet & greets and other onsite ancillary Artist and Client events as needed.
• Concert and Event Duty, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Artist Liaison must be self-directed. La Jolla Music Society will set the expectations of the Artist Liaison, but the Artist Liaison will be fully dependent on their own management and organizational skills to carry out those expectations.

• Ability to work at mutually agreed upon La Jolla Music Society events is required, including nights and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and comfort driving a large vehicle.
• Must have a workable smart phone with which to answer phone calls and emails.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes is a must.
• Ability to multitask.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of maturity and professionalism.
• Must be a team player who can work cooperatively with many different personalities.
• Knowledge of classical music repertoire and the local area is helpful but not essential.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

By exemplifying broad representation throughout the institution, it is our goal to dissipate traditional lines of separation, enabling audiences, artists, staff, donors, and students to connect with those who are different from themselves. We believe that through that connection—both on stage and off—we can enrich all our lives, broaden our experience, open our minds, and achieve La Jolla Music Society’s mission. We seek to create a working environment where everyone knows they are welcome and valued regardless of who they are or how they identify; where difference is encouraged; and where those differences help us learn from one another.

About La Jolla Music Society

La Jolla Music Society is one of the most prestigious and highly respected performing arts presenters in the United States. Our winter season presentations showcase a rich variety of classical, jazz, global roots, spoken word, family, and dance programming, at its state-of-the-art venue, The Conrad, as well as off-site venues throughout San Diego. In addition to our winter season and award-winning Learning & Engagement Programs, La Jolla Music Society also produces SummerFest, a renowned four-week chamber music festival featuring world-class artists and ensembles performing an array of concerts and programs curated by SummerFest Music Director, Inon Barnatan.