Festival Coordinator
Contract Duration: ~5 weeks, May 11 – June 15, 2026 (with potential for an additional mid-June weekend)
Location: Hawthorne Barn and Stanley, Provincetown, MA
Compensation: $5,000 stipend (1099)
Overview
The Festival Coordinator provides hands-on operational and administrative support for Twenty Summers Season Thirteen events. Working closely with the Producer and Program Director, this role supports artists, audiences, and volunteers to ensure events run smoothly from setup through reporting and venue turnover. This position is ideal for someone organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced live event environments.
Responsibilities
Assist with event setup and breakdown, including audience seating, backline load-ins/outs, and venue resets
Provide on-site artist support during rehearsals and performances
Coordinate volunteers during events (ushers, parking, concessions, merch)
Run daily Eventbrite and Square reports; track and reconcile ticket sales, donations, merch, beverages, and cash
Support community outreach through flyering and poster distribution
Assist with venue operations including laundry, cleaning, deliveries and pickups
Provide general operational support as needed throughout the festival period
Qualifications
Valid driver’s license
Experience in event production, festivals, or live performance preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a live event setting
Availability for evenings and weekends
Physically able to lift and move chairs, equipment, and supplies
Experience working with volunteers or the public a plus
Familiarity with Eventbrite, Square, or similar systems preferred (training provided)
Reliable, proactive, and collaborative
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@20summers.org.
Intern with twenty Summers
Twenty Summers is seeking interns to support the organization during our 2026 Barn Festival, from May 11 to June 15th. This is a unpaid position, requiring 10 hours per week, working closely with the Program Director and Producer, and will provide interns with a valuable experience working with a nonprofit arts organization on production, marketing, and event execution. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, organized students or recent graduates who can commit to at least 1 month, and be available for weekly or bi-weekly check-ins with the director. Course-credit is available for current students.
Responsibilities
· Assist with social media and marketing efforts
· Support in event production, including concessions sales, ticketing, and talent coordination
· Assist with venue operations, including event set ups and breakdowns
Requirements:
· Must have own computer
· Current college student or recent graduate preferred
· Interest or major/minor in Nonprofits, Fundraising, Arts Administration, Art History, Business Development, or Marketing
· Excellent communication and writing skills
· Strong organizational skills and self-structured
· Flexibility in working various entry-level tasks within the organization
Perks:
· Interns will get a front row seat to Twenty Summers’ festival of concerts, conversations and special events in Provincetown, MA.
· This internship will provide the intern with a valuable experience working with a nonprofit arts organization on development, outreach, fundraising marketing, donor management, and events.
· Credit available for current students.
· Training provided as needed
Note on Location: Our organization is in Provincetown, and interns must be able to commute to Provincetown during festival dates.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@20summers.org.