Become an EMS Ambassador
Love Early Music and want to help newcomers fall for it too? Join the EMS Ambassador program and get exclusive perks, swag, event invites, and concert access — all while helping create the best possible experience for concert-goers.
Here’s an example of what you could take part in as an EMS Ambassador:
At the concert
- Ushering: guiding concert patrons to the correct entry and seating section, outside and inside of the concert venue.
- Checking Tickets
- Connecting Patrons with our Concert Programs
- Working the book shop: tallying orders, taking payment by mobile card reader, and keeping the table tidy and welcoming.
Spreading the Word
- Sharing posters and postcards with your communities — libraries, book clubs, lunch groups, and beyond.
- Organizing a group outing to a concert.
- Bringing a friend along to volunteer with you.
- Teaming up with our social media crew to gather and share content.
- Joining our carpool committee to help fellow early music lovers get to the venue.
Ambassador Expectations
All EMS Ambassadors for Early Music Seattle are expected to understand and support Early Music Seattle’s purpose, structure, and policies, which we will share at the beginning of each season. Ambassadors can support Early Music Seattle through a variety of on-site support and engaging roles, including ushering, bookshop assistance, and helping us spread the word about our concerts and activities.
Ambassador Must-Dos
- Ambassadors must wear a lanyard and maintain a professional appearance at all times.
- Work cooperatively with Early Music Seattle staff in a manner that adds value to the organization.
- Perform assignments and responsibilities willingly and courteously.
- Comply with time and dress requirements of Early Music Seattle.
- Obey all security and safety rules of Early Music Seattle and the concert and/or event venue.
- Respect confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
- Provide and maintain current emergency contact information.
In every role, ambassadors should welcome the audience with a smile and treat them with respect and appreciation, respond to questions when asked, and assist patrons as appropriate.
Ambassadors who are volunteering at concerts are expected to arrive on time: 2 hours prior to the scheduled performance when there is a pre-concert event or 90 minutes before the scheduled performance when there is no pre-concert event in order to attend and participate in a pre-concert huddle.
Ambassadors are encouraged to attend the performance for which they are volunteering.
Reach out to jessi@earlymusicseattle.org if you have an idea or need promotional material.
Usher Dress Code
Business casual, EMS Lanyard (provided by Early Music Seattle), closed-toe black shoes.
To Learn More
Please fill out this form, contact jessi@earlymusicseattle.org, or call the Early Music Seattle office at 206.325.7066 if you are interested in becoming an EMS ambassador.
House a Musician
For those musicians traveling to Seattle to play with us, volunteers open their home to them for 3–5 days. Hosts may also drive musicians to and from the airport and rehearsals or lend the musicians an unneeded car.
To Learn More
Please contact info@earlymusicseattle.org or call the Early Music Seattle office at 206.325.7066 if you are interested in becoming a volunteer usher.
- Dates: Year-Round
- Hours: Varies, as needed
- Pay: $20/hour
Position
Early Music Seattle seeks hourly program assistants during each season. The people in this role will function as integral members of the EMS (Early Music Seattle) team to support various events and activities throughout the next concert season. Programs Assistants have the opportunity to gain experience in arts administration, work with a supportive and innovative team, and have work schedule flexibility.
Principle Duties: Concert Production
Rehearsal and Outreach activities
- Assist with set up of rehearsal space
- Facilitate and oversee instrument transportation of piano and harpsichord movers
- Oversee rehearsal spaces and assist musicians to ensure a smooth and positive experience
Concert Days
- Assist at Box Office and Will Call as needed
- Assist in set-up of concert space, including stage, setting up seating, external signage, and other details
- Work with the Associate Director & Festival Coordinator on all aspects of concert production, includingassigning volunteers to key roles and other duties as assigned
- Help distribute promotional materials and answer questions from audience members
Artist Liaison
- Be the point of contact for hotels, transportation from airport and other logistic details
- Assist with food pick up, set up, and clean up for after musician meals as needed
- Assist artists with other needs, including scanning/copying music
Other Duties
- Assist with set up and preparation for special events, including donor dinners and celebrations, sightreading parties and other activities.
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Knowledge and love of music
- Strong organizational skills
- Basic Microsoft and Excel skills
- Good communication skills
- Enjoys collaboration on teams and working with others
Other Requirements
Travel
Program Assistants are responsible for transportation to and from all concert and rehearsal locations.
Physical
- This position requires some moderate physical labor. Assistants must be able lift 35lbs to help with thetransportation of box office and concert materials
- Some extended periods of walking and standing for events may be required
To Apply:
Submit a resume and a cover letter to Ludovica Punzi, Executive Director. Positions are filled as applications are received. Applications are considered on an on-going basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity
EMS is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, and honors all candidates’ experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Having staff, interns, and volunteers with diverse backgrounds, and serving audiences with a wide variety of life experiences, is core to our mission. We acknowledge that opportunities in many arts programs have historically excluded, and continue to disproportionately exclude, Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from various socioeconomic backgrounds, people living with physical differences, people with neurocognitive differences, women, Queer people, and LGBT+ people. We strongly encourage individuals with these identities to apply and are especially interested in candidates who have both lived and working experience in equality, diversity, or social justice through participation in community activism and organizations that support this focus.
To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at Early Music Seattle, you are encouraged to review our policy.