General Application

Producing the Jazz Festival requires months of office preparation followed by several weeks of on-site work before, during, and after the event.

Most positions are full-time, seasonal roles ranging from two weeks to seven months, depending on the department and position. Specific work dates and schedules vary by role.

Open positions for the 2027 Jazz Festival will be posted individually as they become available, and applicants are strongly encouraged to apply directly to the positions that interest them most.

Please note that travel and lodging are not provided by the Festival.

Requirements:

• Must be a team player with strong communication and people skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure production environment with a positive, “do whatever it takes” attitude
• Ability to handle long production days in an outdoor environment
• Some light lifting and physical stamina required

Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.
Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!