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Special Instructions Applicants must be available for a staff training prior to Fall '26 semester start, and will be required to return to campus early. Applicants must complete TIPS training online. The preferred application deadline is February 4, 2026 but we will accept applications until positions are filled. The start date is March 1, 2026 for some initial training and shadowing. Return to campus for full training is slated for Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Announcement Information Job Summary The Dionysus Promoter will serve the campus community as part of the team that helps secure live performers and events in the Dionysus Disco ('Sco) through funds allocated by SFC to the Student Union Programming Committee.
Responsibilities
Programming and Scheduling: Program the Dionysus Club using funds allocated through the SFC budget. Solicit artists which will serve a varying array of our student population and provide diverse programming for the wider campus community. Attend weekly programming meetings.
Contracting: Negotiate and review contracts under the supervision of the Assistant Director.
Show Promotion: Promote and advertise contracted shows in a variety of locations and media, with additional opportunity to promote & advertise other shows & events in the ’Sco.
Hosting: Serve as the on-campus host and as College representative for all contracted shows in the Dionysus Club. Additionally, become TIPS trained with the potential to pick up ’Sco Attendant shifts.
Event Support: Assist with supervision of ’Sco programs and activities through preparedness, professionalism, collaboration and awareness of the space/event to create a safe and welcoming environment.
Budgeting: Write and maintain the Student Union Program Committee budget.
Misc: Assist with supervision of ’Sco & Student Union programs & activities with potential to create some in-house programs outside of SUPC funding.
Qualifications Please possess the ability to explain and enforce building and college policies, plus city and state regulations (e.g. fire code capacity, legal drinking age). Additionally, applicants must be willing to work late nights and be able to tolerate extended exposure to loud music. The applicant must possess good problem solving abilities. Additionally, the applicant must be able to attend a weekly programming meeting for approximately one hour.
Experience as a concert promoter or activity planner is highly desired. A genuine interest in learning the concert business from the ground up is appreciated.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Resume
List of References
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Please explain why you are interested in this position and provide details about any relevant experience. (Open Ended Question)
List your extracurricular experiences including any leadership roles you have held. (Open Ended Question)
What have you been listening to this month? (Open Ended Question)
Pitch four shows that you think would be successful at the ‘Sco and representative of the student body. (Open Ended Question)
Do you have any ideas for in-house programming at the 'Sco that you believe would draw a sizable crowd of students to the 'Sco? Please give example(s). (Open Ended Question)
How do you think the ‘Sco functions as part of the Oberlin community? (Open Ended Question)
Office of Human Resources
Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin OH 44074
http://new.oberlin.edu/office/human-resources/
Phone:
(440) 775-8430
Fax:
(440) 775-8683
Hours:
M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
human.resources@oberlin.edu
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Special Instructions Applicants must be available for a staff training prior to Fall '26 semester start, and will be required to return to campus early. Applicants must complete TIPS training online. The preferred application deadline is February 4, 2026 but we will accept applications until positions are filled. The start date is March 1, 2026 for some initial training and shadowing. Return to campus for full training is slated for Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Announcement Information Job Summary The Dionysus Promoter will serve the campus community as part of the team that helps secure live performers and events in the Dionysus Disco ('Sco) through funds allocated by SFC to the Student Union Programming Committee.
Responsibilities
Programming and Scheduling: Program the Dionysus Club using funds allocated through the SFC budget. Solicit artists which will serve a varying array of our student population and provide diverse programming for the wider campus community. Attend weekly programming meetings.
Contracting: Negotiate and review contracts under the supervision of the Assistant Director.
Show Promotion: Promote and advertise contracted shows in a variety of locations and media, with additional opportunity to promote & advertise other shows & events in the ’Sco.
Hosting: Serve as the on-campus host and as College representative for all contracted shows in the Dionysus Club. Additionally, become TIPS trained with the potential to pick up ’Sco Attendant shifts.
Event Support: Assist with supervision of ’Sco programs and activities through preparedness, professionalism, collaboration and awareness of the space/event to create a safe and welcoming environment.
Budgeting: Write and maintain the Student Union Program Committee budget.
Misc: Assist with supervision of ’Sco & Student Union programs & activities with potential to create some in-house programs outside of SUPC funding.
Qualifications Please possess the ability to explain and enforce building and college policies, plus city and state regulations (e.g. fire code capacity, legal drinking age). Additionally, applicants must be willing to work late nights and be able to tolerate extended exposure to loud music. The applicant must possess good problem solving abilities. Additionally, the applicant must be able to attend a weekly programming meeting for approximately one hour.
Experience as a concert promoter or activity planner is highly desired. A genuine interest in learning the concert business from the ground up is appreciated.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Resume
List of References
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Please explain why you are interested in this position and provide details about any relevant experience. (Open Ended Question)
List your extracurricular experiences including any leadership roles you have held. (Open Ended Question)
What have you been listening to this month? (Open Ended Question)
Pitch four shows that you think would be successful at the ‘Sco and representative of the student body. (Open Ended Question)
Do you have any ideas for in-house programming at the 'Sco that you believe would draw a sizable crowd of students to the 'Sco? Please give example(s). (Open Ended Question)
How do you think the ‘Sco functions as part of the Oberlin community? (Open Ended Question)
Office of Human Resources
Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin OH 44074
http://new.oberlin.edu/office/human-resources/
Phone:
(440) 775-8430
Fax:
(440) 775-8683
Hours:
M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
human.resources@oberlin.edu
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