Facilities Associate

Overview

The Music Academy seeks dynamic team members to support the daily operations and maintenance of our campus. The Facilities Associate reports to the Director of Facilities. This is a part-time role with daytime and evening shifts, Monday–Sunday.

• Provide excellent customer service to visitors, direct patrons to correct buildings for events, and safely direct vehicle drivers to available parking.
• Assist in event setup including lifting and moving chairs, tables, boxes, décor, and other items.
• Assist in readiness of performance venues, practice rooms, studios, kitchen, and restrooms: light cleaning, disinfecting, emptying trash/recycling, and dusting as needed.
• Assist in readiness of outdoor facilities, gardens, and picnic areas which may include leaf blowing, emptying trash, and light cleaning and dusting as needed.
• Assist with security monitoring and emergency response as needed.
• Complete tasks accurately, thoroughly, and with an eye towards quality, aesthetics, preservation of our historic property, and creating a welcoming and safe environment for our community.
• Assist in daily walk-throughs of campus to identify areas in need of repair or cleaning, reporting to the Director of Facilities.
• May perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain facilities clean and tidy.
• Travel to the Music Academy’s new Music Education Center located at 901 State Street for various assignments may be required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

The role requires physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, occasionally sit, frequently squat or kneel, reach above the head and forward, lift up to 100 pounds, and other related tasks.

The Music Academy values colleagues who thrive in a collaborative, highly communicative workplace. The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate some or all of the following:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in a job well done
• Ability to prioritize tasks and proactively seek new ones
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and work calmly in stressful situations
• Ability to arrive on time with a positive attitude
• Ability to work on a team collaboratively with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities and schedules

This is a non-exempt, part-time position. Compensation is $19 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience. Part-time employees are eligible for paid sick time, and any other benefits required by law. Complimentary tickets are offered when available. Schedule varies based on events production schedule.

The mission of the Music Academy of the West is to educate musicians through intensive study with exceptional teachers and transformative performance opportunities, while broadening access to musical experiences for the Santa Barbara community. The Music Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive work environment and we value each employee’s unique experiences and perspectives.

As part of its annual Summer Music Festival & School, the Academy presents the Fellowship Institute, which trains up to 150 fellows ages 18–34, alongside the High School Intensive, a two-week program for 105 gifted musicians ages 14–18. Year-round programs include Sing!, a youth choir that performs with local, national, and international partners; and the Mariposa Concert Series, featuring Academy-affiliated artists.

Each summer, the Festival showcases more than 100 performances and events, including masterclasses, competitions, and a fully staged opera. The 2027 Summer Music Festival & School will run June–August, 2027. The complete performance lineup for the Festival will be unveiled in early 2027.

For more information, please visit musicacademy.org.