Current opportunities at the Dakota include:

Part Time Box Office Associate  

The Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant is looking for a Box Office Associate/Office Assistant.  The time frame for the hours is negotiable but applicant needs to have a flexible schedule.  The associate will assistance with phones, ticket sales, gift card sales, data entry, filing, and basic office duties.  Customer service expertise is imperative to this position. Previous Box Office and/or membership services experience preferred.  Interest and/or background in music, restaurant experience are pluses.  Must be comfortable working in a close office environment.  This is a fast-paced, but exciting atmosphere combining world-class music and fine dining.  Employees receive a generous discount on meals and show tickets.

Requisite Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal communication skills.  Ability and willingness to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.  Ability to work independently and conduct effective problem resolution.  Basic computer knowledge and telephone etiquette are crucial to this position.  Must enjoy multi tasking and have the ability to handle multiple phone lines.  SABO and Open Table experience a plus.

To Apply:  Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to debra@dakotacooks.com; or, mail resume materials:  ATTN: Box Office Manager c/o The Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403.  You may also come into the Dakota to fill out an application and leave it at the Box Office with a resume.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MATERIALS: February 8, 2012.

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DESIGN INTERNSHIP      WINTER  2012

INTERNSHIP DETAILS The Design Internship will average 10 to 20 hours per week.

FOCUS The Design Intern will be responsible for creating posters, flyers, postcards, weekly e-newsletters, calendars, brochures, apparel and other materials as requested by the Marketing team.  Design interns will also have the opportunity to work on a various branding projects for the Dakota.

BENEFITS

  • 
Design Interns will have completed a sizable portfolio of professional work by the end of their internship.
  • Interns will gain valuable work experience in a fast-paced and diverse environment.
  • Your work will represent a nationally renowned music venue and will be widely distributed.
  • Dakota Interns are eligible for a 50% discount on food and beverages for up to two people over the course of their internship.  Staff lunch is available for interns working before 2 pm Monday though Friday.
  • Interns are welcome to fill unsold seats or stand for any ticketed show free-of-charge once the performance has started.  Cover-charge music is free-of-charge for interns. Interns may purchase tickets in advance at a 20% discount.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Please submit cover letter, résumé, one letter of recommendation and DVD portfolio to the Marketing Manager no later than February 1, 2012

The WINTER 2012 internship program begins February 13, 2012 and ends May 18, 2012.

CONTACT:  Kristen Mors, Marketing Director | Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant | 1010 Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN 55403 | 612.332.1010 ext. 714 • kristen@dakotacooks.com

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MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP – WINTER  2012

JOB DESCRIPTION

Marketing:  Assist Marketing Manager with various projects; attend marketing staff meetings.

Special Project:  Dakota Social Media Development.  This includes: organizing, updating and expanding the Dakota’s Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and You Tube accounts under the direction of the marketing and general managers.

Additional Marketing Responsibilities:  Artist Research; Research potential audiences within both the Twin Cities Metro Area and the region according to both music genre and artist discipline (community groups, community organizations, school groups, retailers, educators, social clubs, arts partners, specific ethnic community groups, radio, television, publications, web communities, blog communities); establish contacts within these groups via email, phone calls, written correspondence; document/track marketing attempts within each group; routine correspondence with media outlets, additional marketing tasks as directed.

Administration:  Assist with day-to-day office needs including filing, mailing, organizing, and additional tasks as directed.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

The Marketing and Social Media Internship will average of 15 to 20 hours per week.

BENEFITS

Dakota Interns are eligible for a 50% discount on food and beverages for up to two people over the course of their internship.  Staff lunch is available for interns working before 2 pm Monday though Friday.  Interns may purchase tickets in advance at a 20% discount.  Interns are welcome to fill unsold seats or stand for any ticketed show free-of-charge once the performance has started.  Cover-charge music is free-of-charge for interns.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit cover letter, resume, and one letter of recommendation to the Marketing  Manager no later than February 1, 2012.

The WINTER 2012 internship program begins February 13, 2012 and ends May 18, 2012.

CONTACT:  Kristen Mors, Marketing Manager | Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN 55403 | 612.332.1010 ext. 714 • kristen@dakotacooks.com

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MARKETING AND STREET TEAM INTERNSHIP – WINTER 2012

JOB DESCRIPTION

Marketing:
  Assist Artist and Media Relations Coordinator with day-to-day tasks including mailings, audience research, and community outreach.  Attend occasional Marketing Staff meetings.

Special Project:  Street Team Development.  Intern will further develop the Dakota’s Street Team program.  This includes: enlisting new members; organizing and updating Street Team social media outlets (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter); research performing arts events around the metro area; schedule/recruit street team members to flyer these events; work with marketing manager to keep print materials at par levels; package print materials for street team members; assist with monthly street team meetings.

Additional Marketing Responsibilities:  Artist Research; Research potential audiences within both the Twin Cities Metro Area and the region according to both music genre and artist discipline (community groups, community organizations, school groups, retailers, educators, social clubs, arts partners, specific ethnic community groups, radio, television, publications, web communities, blog communities); establish contacts within these groups via email, phone calls, written correspondence; document/track marketing attempts within each group; additional marketing tasks as directed.

Administration 
Assist with day-to-day office needs including filing, mailing, organizing, and additional tasks as directed.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

The Marketing and Street Team Internship will average of 15 to 20 hours per week.

BENEFITS

Dakota Interns are eligible for a 50% discount on food and beverages for up to two people over the course of their internship.  Staff lunch is available for interns working before 2 pm Monday though Friday.

Interns may purchase tickets in advance at a 20% discount.  Interns are welcome to fill unsold seats or stand for any ticketed show free-of-charge once the performance has started.  Cover-charge music is free-of-charge for interns.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit cover letter, resume, and one letter of recommendation to the Dakota Marketing Manager no later than February 1, 2012

The WINTER  2012 internship program begins February 13, 2012 and ends May 18, 2012.

CONTACT: 
  Kristen Mors, 
Marketing Manager; Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN 55403 • 612.332.1010 ext. 714 • kristen@dakotacooks.com

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Copy Writing and Editing Internship WINTER  2012

JOB DESCRIPTION

Copy Writing    Research artists and develop in-depth reports/dossiers on artists for marketing purposes. Create press releases, develop web content and brief copy for ads, flyers and posters. Assist Marketing Manager with various projects; attend marketing staff meetings.

Editing    Assist with content proofing for monthly calendars, weekly newsletters, menus, web content and marketing materials.

Administration    Occasional assistance with day-to-day office needs including mailing, organizing, and additional tasks as directed.

DETAILS    The Copy Writing and Editing Internship will average of 15 to 20 hours per week.

BENEFITS    Dakota Interns are eligible for a 50% discount on food and beverages for up to two people over the course of their internship. Staff lunch is available for interns working before 2 pm Monday though Friday.  Interns may purchase tickets in advance at a 20% discount.  Interns are welcome to fill unsold seats or stand for any ticketed show free-of-charge once the performance has started. Cover-charge music is free-of-charge for interns.

APPLICATION PROCESS     Please submit cover letter, resume, and one letter of recommendation to the Marketing Manager no later than February 1, 2012.

The Winter  2012 internship program begins February 13, 2012 and ends May 18, 2012.

CONTACT:    Kristen Mors, Marketing Manager;  c/o Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN 55403; 612.332.1010 ext. 714; kristen@dakotacooks.com

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Dakota Kitchen Extern/Internships Available:

all areas of the kitchen

Assists the Executive Chefs and Sous Chef in the daily activities of the kitchen, including:

  • production
  • menu development
  • inventory
  • purchasing of supplies
  • cost control

Responsible for the production and presentation of savory dishes. Works closely with Dakota Chefs and line-cooks to develop a strong working knowledge of fine dining technique in a high volume environment. Has an understanding of food sanitation requirements. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Prefer experience in the field, but willing to teach an enthusiastic person with some culinary background. Reports to Executive Chefs Derik Moran and Kristin Tyborski and in their absence Sous Chef Noah Bushey.

All resumes should be emailed to Chef Derik Moran at chefderik@dakotacooks.com and copied to Chef Kristin Tyborski at chefkristin@dakotacooks.com