Events Crew, MC

4 weeks ago


Calgary Alberta DJ, CA Sofar Sounds Full time

The Role

As a Sofar MC, you’ll be leading the show – making sure the audience feels welcome, our artists feel supported, the sets are transitioning seamlessly, and creating opportunities for audience members to interact with the artists and with each other. You'll also take on regular crew duties as needed, working closely with the team to ensure everything runs smoothly and on time.

The majority of our shows take place on evenings and weekends, and we expect our crew members to commit to working multiple shows per month.

What you'll do:
  1. Get to know the artists Familiarize yourself with their bios, music, and socials.
  2. Establish yourself as the main point of contact for artists before, during, and after the show.
  3. Manage the set lengths and help with artist transitions to ensure the show is running smoothly, safely, and on time.
  4. Assist the artists performing at Sofar with load-in/setup and introduce them to the folks who help make magic happen behind the scenes – our gear runners and audio engineers.
  5. Guide the show and make the audience feel welcome.
  6. Work closely with the Crew team to ensure everything runs smoothly and on time.
  7. Support the artists by helping them make the most out of their gig - this can include facilitating smooth transitions on stage, helping to sell and promote merch, driving signups to their mailing list and socials, and more.
  8. Help artists break down and load out of the venue.
Who you are:
  1. You are a charismatic, engaging public speaker and comfortable presenting in front of a live audience.
  2. Experienced in public speaking and/or presenting live events.
  3. A musician or experienced in working closely with musicians in a live setting.
  4. You are reliable and are able to handle high-pressure situations.
  5. You have high interpersonal and problem-solving skills, especially in fast-paced situations.
  6. You have a strong interest in music and genuine connection to supporting artists.
  7. Must be able to move boxes up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
  8. You are able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

About Sofar

Sofar is creating space where music matters. Our unique live experiences provide a place for artist discovery, local community, and connection in non-traditional, unexpected places across 78 countries and growing. Our work is largely inspired by our values:

- Creativity: We exist to support artists. We empower everyone in the Sofar community to bring their own creative energy to connect artists and audiences.

- Community: We come together to create the spaces where music matters, intentionally welcoming and respecting all music lovers around the world.

- Joy: We believe in the transformative, unifying, and joyful power of experiencing live music together.

Our global Sofar team is deeply passionate about music and the work we do. When we’re not working, you can probably find us at a live show or telling anyone in earshot about the new song we can’t stop listening to.

If our mission and job opening resonates, you're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and building a diverse team that reflects a variety of lived experiences, perspectives, and skills.

Wage Information

The applicable wage for the position in each city is as follows:

  • Nashville: $15 USD/hr
  • Houston: $15 USD/hr
  • Portland: $18 USD/hr
  • Denver: $19 USD/hr
  • Calgary: $15 CAD/hr
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