JOIN OUR TEAM

Are you passionate about music and dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences? Join the Vinegar Hill team and be part of a community that shares your enthusiasm for live entertainment. Whether you’re a seasoned industry professional or just starting your career, we offer exciting opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic and collaborative environment. 

Why Work With Us? 

  • Passion for Music: Music is our heartbeat. Our commitment to supporting artists and crafting extraordinary live experiences resonates in everything we do. 
  • Team Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and value the diverse talents and perspectives each team member brings to the table. 
  • Opportunity for Growth: Whether you’re interested in venue management, event production, hospitality, or marketing, we offer opportunities for advancement and professional development. 
  • Community Impact: We’re proud to be part of the vibrant music scene in the Kennebunks and Southern Maine, and we’re committed to giving back to our community through charitable initiatives and partnerships. 

Explore More: 

To learn more about our venue and upcoming events, visit our website at www.vinhillmusic.com/vinegar-hill-music-performances/ or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for music lovers in the Kennebunks and beyond! 

CURRENT OPENINGS:

Marketing & Ticketing Coordinator

Part-Time, Seasonal (April–December) | $32–$36/hr
Reports to: Owner / Managing Partner

About the Role
We’re looking for a highly autonomous, detail-oriented coordinator to manage marketing, ticketing, and promotional workflows for a live music venue hosting concerts, private events, and weddings. This is a hands-on role with direct impact on ticket sales and revenue. Candidates should be comfortable adapting creative assets, troubleshooting design challenges, and executing time-sensitive campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ticketing Management: Build and maintain ticketing pages, manage pricing, promo codes, on-sale timing, and monitor sales performance.
  • Event Marketing & Assets: Receive, organize, and track promotional materials; format and adapt graphics for web, social media, email, and third-party listings.
  • Social Media & Content Calendar: Manage Instagram and Facebook; maintain a content calendar aligned with announcements and on-sales. Initially submit updates for review before scheduling content.
  • Paid Advertising: Independently run Meta Ads campaigns, optimize performance, track metrics, and report ROI.
  • Website & Third-Party Listings: Update WordPress pages and maintain event listings.
  • Email Marketing: Build and send newsletters and promotions aligned with on-sales.

Work Environment
This role can be performed on-site or remotely, with occasional on-site work for pre-show loop setup, content capture, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of marketing experience in live events, venues, or entertainment brands
  • Hands-on experience with Meta Ads Manager. Familiarity with ticketing platforms (ThunderTix preferred) is a plus, but training will be provided.
  • Strong organizational, writing, and proofreading skills
  • Highly detail-oriented and able to work independently
  • Flexible availability including evenings/weekends

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Venue Operations Coordinator

Full-Time, Seasonal + Off-Season Support (April–December peak, Jan–March planning) | $30–$34/hr
Reports to: Owner / Managing Partner

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented coordinator to manage the operational backbone of a 250-seat live music venue hosting concerts, private events, weddings, and a small festival. This hands-on role ensures events run smoothly by managing administrative systems, vendor coordination, volunteer programs, and day-of event logistics. Candidates will work directly with ownership to keep events on track and handle critical operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Event & Administrative Support: Maintain event calendars, contracts, deposits, checklists, and financial documentation; reconcile show settlements.
  • Vendor & Bar Coordination: Confirm and coordinate vendors and bar orders; track deliverables and escalate issues when needed.
  • Volunteer Program Management: Schedule, communicate with, and manage volunteers and ticket codes.
  • Event Day Support: Assist with front-of-house setup, troubleshoot issues, and escalate critical problems.
  • Meeting & Communication Support: Prepare materials for weekly production meetings and coordinate updates across teams.

Qualifications

  • Mid-career experience in executive assistance, administrative coordination, operations, or program coordination
  • Strong organizational, systems, and process skills
  • Comfortable with spreadsheets, checklists, and workflow tracking
  • Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Clear, professional communication with staff, vendors, clients, and artists
  • Flexible availability including evenings/weekends

Application Requirement: Please describe a system, spreadsheet, or process you created to organize a complex project or workflow.

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Show Manager (Per-Event / Seasonal)

Per-Event Role | $150 per show (up to 6 hours) + $25/hr after 6 hours
Reports to: Owner / Managing Partner

About the Role

We’re building a small rotating team of Show Managers to oversee on-site operations for concerts, acoustic sets, and occasional private events at our 250-seat venue. The Show Manager is the primary point person during events, ensuring a smooth experience for guests, artists, vendors, and staff.

This role is best for candidates who are comfortable taking responsibility for the overall flow of a live event and making practical decisions in real time.


Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the on-site lead during concerts and events, resolving guest, artist, or operational issues.
  • Coordinate with artists, sound tech, bar team, and volunteer ushers to ensure front-of-house readiness.
  • Oversee guest lists, seating, parking, and volunteer direction.
  • Maintain event timeline, including doors, performance times, and load-out.
  • Deliver brief pre-show announcements (sponsor recognition, upcoming events, artist introduction).
  • Assist with end-of-night artist settlement using numbers provided by ownership.
  • Submit a short post-show report including ticket count, bar sales, artist payment, and notes on the event.

Qualifications

  • Experience in live events, hospitality, or venue operations
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable managing multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment
  • Calm under pressure and highly organized
  • Comfortable speaking briefly to an audience
  • Availability for evenings and weekends

Typical Shift: ~5–6 hours per show, starting ~1–1.5 hours before doors and ending after load-out and wrap-up. Longer shows may require additional hours at $25/hr beyond 6.

Compensation:

  • $150 per show (covers up to 6 hours)
  • $25/hour for additional hours beyond 6

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Event Support Crew (On-Call / Seasonal)

On-Call / Flexible Hours | $18–$22/hr (depending on task and experience)

About the Role

We are building a pool of reliable, flexible event support crew to assist with a variety of tasks at a busy 250-seat live music venue hosting concerts, private events, and community gatherings. Crew members are on-call and scheduled as needed, primarily during event days, setup, or teardown.

This role is ideal for people who enjoy hands-on work, are physically capable, and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Tasks vary by event and may include load-in/out, furniture setup, street team promotion, hospitality pickups, bar support, cleaning, and general event support.


Key Responsibilities

  • Event Setup & Teardown: Move chairs, tables, and equipment; assist with stage and venue setup and strike.
  • Bar Support: Help set up and restock the bar as needed during events.
  • Street Team & Promotion: Distribute posters, flyers, and promotional materials in the community.
  • Hospitality & Errands: Pick up and deliver supplies, refreshments, or other materials for events.
  • Venue Maintenance: Assist with cleaning, organizing spaces, and general upkeep before and after events.
  • Event Assistance: Support Show Managers and Operations Coordinator with guest seating, signage, volunteer guidance, or other tasks as needed. 

Compensation & Scheduling

  • $18–$22/hour depending on task and experience.
  • Work is scheduled as-needed; hours vary by event

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’re ready to join the Vinegar Hill team, please submit your resume to emily@vinhillmusic.com, indicating the position you’re applying for in the subject line. We can’t wait to hear from you! 

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.