About the Role
Location: Remote (Sacramento region preferred)
Position Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Reports To: Tour Director
Job Overview: The Drum Corps Housing Specialist assists the Tour Director in identifying, securing, organizing, and managing housing arrangements throughout the drum corps season. This role involves searching for and establishing contact with potential housing sites, developing and maintaining relationships with housing sites, and assisting with budget management and documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capability to work well under pressure to ensure smooth and efficient housing logistics for the corps.
Key Responsibilities:
Housing Site Search:
Assist in searching for and establishing initial contact with potential housing facilities (schools, community centers, churches, etc.).Help develop and maintain relationships with potential housing providers.
Assist in negotiating terms and agreements with housing providers.Assisting with Budget Management:
Assist the Tour Director and corps leadership in managing the housing budget.Help ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality and safety.
Keep accurate records of all housing-related expenses.Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain detailed records of housing arrangements and agreements.Provide regular updates and reports to the Tour Director.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Experience: Prior experience in logistics, event planning, or a related field. Experience with drum corps or similar organizations is highly desirable.
Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
Availability: Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
About the Company
About Us: Mandarins Drum Corps, part of Mandarins of Sacramento, Inc., transforms lives through performing arts, celebrating diversity in all forms. Founded in 1963 to provide Chinese-American youth with performing arts opportunities, the Mandarins are now one of the most diverse organizations in the activity. The organization balances education, family values, personal development, and Asian traditions with drum corps. Recognized for excellence, Mandarins is a top-10 world drum corps, committed to youth development and performance excellence.
How to Apply
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume, and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, to tourdirector@mandarins.org
Mandarins Drum Corps is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.