Job Vacancy: Ticket Coordinator

Job Vacancy: Ticket Coordinator

Ultima Festival takes place this year from 14–23 September. Norwegian and international composers, performers and artists come together to make Ultima one of the world’s biggest festivals of contemporary music.

With a rich and diverse programme of music and sound lasting ten days, the festival is made up of over 50 events, including everything from concerts, dance performances, sound installations, film, theatre and art exhibitions, to activities for children and young people, talks, panel discussions and podcasts. A huge diversity of innovative music can be experienced at venues all over Oslo, both indoors and outdoors.

Ticket Coordinator
Ultima Festival is looking for a ticket coordinator (temporary, part-time) from April –September 2023.

Main tasks:

• Responsibility for festival’s ticket sales
• Assist staff with planning and publicizing of concerts using Ultima’s ticketing system
• Responsibility for dealing with invites, guests lists and free tickets
• Assist staff with coordination of ushers and hosts at concerts
• Training and monitoring of concert hosts in use of payment terminals
  
  Job starts: 1 April 2023
  Job ends: 29 September 2023

During this period the employee will work for 300 hours as agreed with Cathrine Nysæther (Head of Communications).

Working tasks and times may be subject to change during the employment period.

Desired qualifications:

Extremely efficient worker, ability to see the big picture, independent and structured. Skilled in Microsoft Office generally, and Excel in particular. You ideally have experience with production and a good overall technical understanding. Previous experience with ticketing systems would be an advantage, but is not necessary (training will be given).

You manage well in a sometimes hectic working day, can deal with stressful situations and fast tempo, and can contribute to a positive working environment for your colleagues.

Job outline: 300 hours. Part-time May/June, full-time from 1 August–29 September. The festival itself takes place in Oslo from 14–23 September 2023.

The position requires you to have your own mobile phone and laptop. While the festival is running, long/extended working days are likely.

Please send an application /CV (headed ‘Ticket Coordinator 2023’) to Head of Communications Cathrine Nysæther cathrine@ultima.no 

Deadline: 31 March 2023