2025 volunteer opportunities
The Desert Fringe Festival will take place in 29 Palms March 14-16, 2025. We offer flexible work hours and remote work/telecommuting arrangements. These experiences are an opportunity to share your talents with a creative and fun festival team.
Interested?
Send a resume and cover letter to Miri Hunter at [email protected] with FRINGE VOLUNTEER in the subject line or fill out the form below……
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Social Media Coordinator
Assist with creating a responsive communications strategy for Desert Fringe. Manage and coordinate the Desert Fringe presence and communications on its website and social media platforms such as Instagram, X and Facebook.
Advertising Sales Representative
Identify potential advertisers and sponsors with the Desert Fringe community and beyond. Establish contact with these vendors and groups, inquire about interest in advertising at and/or sponsoring Desert Fringe. Professional appearance and demeanor are a must as you will be the face of the festival when interacting with potential partners.
Marketing Representative
Identify potential venues for promoting and advertising Desert Fringe – preferably free and/or low-cost options. Prepare and disseminate press releases and Desert Fringe promotional materials to local, national and international news outlets. Prepare and disseminate Desert Fringe materials to visitors centers, tourism boards, etc.
House Manager – Must be available March 28-30, 2025
During the Desert Fringe event March 28-30make sure that each venue is set up and ready for audience members (e.g., chairs, signage, etc.). Make sure that each venue is tidied up before and after each performance. Take tickets, hand out programs and field audience questions.
Stage Manager -- Must be available March 28-30, 2025
During the Desert Fringe event March 28-30, make sure that each venue is set up and ready for performers. Help the artists to get situated to do their tech run-throughs on Friday March 28th. Make sure that artists clear the stage area of props and equipment after each performance is finished. Time each performance to make sure that doesn’t run over. Field any technical questions from the artists.
Artist Liaison -- Must be available March 28-30, 2025
During the Fringe event, assist with performer check-in, make sure that the green rooms are kept tidy and stocked with snacks and water, field any questions about the event and the area that the artists may have.