About the Role Jim McDonough Productions is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Administrative & Digital Media Assistant to join our team immediately through December 23, with the possibility of continuing beyond the holiday season. This is a varied, hands-on position supporting a professional music and entertainment business based in Cedar Rapids. The regular schedule will generally be Monday-Friday afternoons, averaging approximately 20 hours per week, with considerable scheduling flexibility outside of concert periods. Hours may increase substantially during busy concert periods, occasionally approaching full-time. Additional weekend availability is required during the holiday concert season, particularly from Thanksgiving through December 23. This is an unusually varied position for someone with a wide skill set. Responsibilities range from traditional administrative and customer relations work to social and digital media, creative projects, and hands-on involvement with live events. The ideal candidate is organized, personable, creative, business-minded, comfortable with technology, and able to work independently. Initiative and new ideas are encouraged, particularly when they can improve efficiency, strengthen our digital presence, or enhance the customer and event experience. No two days are exactly alike, making this an especially good fit for someone who enjoys variety and taking on a wide range of responsibilities. Responsibilities Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls and email correspondence, providing professional, friendly customer, media, and fan relations Maintain databases, update records, and assist with filing and organization Support day-to-day administrative and office operations Use Microsoft Excel to track, update, and organize information, using new technologies when they can improve efficiency Manage and strengthen the company's social media presence, including contributing ideas and planning, creating, proofreading, and posting content Assist with the creation and editing of short-form video and other digital content for social media, based on experience and ability Serve as a lead staff member at live events, assisting with event setup and teardown, coordinating event staff and helping ensure smooth front-of-house operations Represent the business professionally and use sound judgment when communicating with customers, event attendees, and other contacts Requirements Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Professional phone manner and strong interpersonal skills Friendly, confident, and comfortable interacting with venue professionals, event attendees, and the public Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to communicate appropriately in a variety of situations Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and make good decisions independently Familiarity with major social media platforms and an understanding of effective social media content Comfortable learning and working with various computer applications and digital platforms Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week, generally Monday-Friday afternoons, with the ability to work additional hours during busy concert periods Weekend availability during the holiday concert season, particularly Thanksgiving through December 23 Additional Skills That Would Be a Plus These are not required , and candidates do not need to have experience in all of these areas: Sales, marketing, or other business experience Experience managing social media for a business, organization, or public figure Video editing and short-form content creation Music editing or audio production experience Music-reading skills Familiarity with creative software used for audio, video, graphics, or digital content Previous hospitality, theater, performing arts, event, or front-of-house experience About Jim McDonough Productions Jim McDonough Productions, Inc. is a Cedar Rapids-based music and entertainment business centered around the concert, recording, and media work of International Steinway Artist Jim McDonough. Our work includes live concert production and touring, recording projects, digital media, music marketing, and direct relationships with venues, agents, and a large and loyal audience.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Are you available to work additional hours, including weekends, during our holiday concert season from Thanksgiving through December 23? Are you generally available to work in person in Cedar Rapids for at least 20 hours per week during regular business hours, Monday through Friday?

Work Location:

In person