The Mercantile setup/teardown crew works nine hours on Thursday (the day before the festival) to load in tables, display racks and merchandise. The crew works together to decorate the Mercantile space and create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for attendees to enjoy while browsing the store. The crew packs things up on Monday after the festival (6 hours) . Breakfast and lunch provided Thursday, lunch on Monday.
Read MoreHelp provide security support throughout the festival. You may need to be able to stand for long periods of time. Good people skills and customer service are a necessity. This position is the most important role to running a safe, successful, and friendly event. If selected, you may work various shifts from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm as early as the Monday before and as late as the Monday after the festival depending on your availability.
Security volunteers are needed at the ticket gate/festival entrance, beer garden, armband gate into the main festival area, festival marketplace, KCBX Stage, Stage Too, and EMS/dispatch.
Read MoreThe Concessions team is seeking one volunteer for one shift on Sunday afternoon (approx. 4 -12 am, with a break in between), plus one Monday morning shift (approx 8 am - 2 pm). The Sunday shift begins with helping the ArtWalk crew with the deconstruction of the Live Oak Open Mic stage in the vendor area. The volunteer will then be supporting the Marketplace team on Sunday evening and into the night to tear down the vendor area and assist with vendor load out. The shift on Monday morning will continue supporting vendor load out and clean up until all vendors have departed the festival.
Read MoreDuring the festival there is a need for people under planned supervision to move equipment on and off the stages between the various performances. The workload is pre-choreographed, but we need people to carry the work out. Volunteers should be able to lift 40 lbs. Experience is preferred but not required.
Read MoreLive Oak requires a lot of before and after work to pull the festival off. During the weekdays before the festival, we need help offloading equipment and putting things up. During the last night of the festival once it is over, we need help taking things back down and putting it in trucks. Volunteers should be able to lift 40 lbs. Experience is preferred but not required.
Read MoreOur Marketing team is responsible for capturing and promoting the festival.
Read MoreBe able to safely operate a variety of heavy equipment including all terrain forklift, trencher, front loader, man lift. Work day include Monday,, 6/15, through Thursday, 6/18, on call during festival, 6/19-6/21, and work Monday post fest, 6/22.
Read MoreThe Live Oak Music Festival provides a shuttle to help people move from camping to music areas. We use vans and large golf carts. We need drivers to safely transport fellow Live Oakies. Requires a valid driver’s license.
Read MoreHelp Live Oak reach environmental sustainability. Be part of our crew that works to keep Live Oak clean. Your duties will include: collection of compost, recyclables and trash from areas around Live Oak Camp; ensuring cleanliness of the showers and restocking of supplies in the restrooms. You will also help educate fellow Live Oakies about Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and compost to be part of protecting the resources of El Chorro Park. You will work a 4 hour shift each day.
Requirements: Be able to smile, be concerned about our planet, and be able to empty trash cans.
Read MoreOur home at El Chorro Park offers festival attendees a variety of camping options. Your job will be to help attendees find the perfect place to camp. You will be responsible for one of the camping areas and will work to help people find a spot to set up their camp while ensuring we make the most efficient use of all the available camping areas. You will be working approximately 15 hours from Thursday afternoon though Saturday morning
Requirements: Be able to walk on camp ground terrain for a full day. Have a happy can-do attitude. Be able to make quick decisions with limited supervision.
Read MoreAfter the music is done, we must return El Chorro Park to cleaner than we found it. The Monday crew is responsible for cleaning up the grounds as we take down the wonderland that is Live Oak. You will work from 8am until 5pm on Monday after the festival. You will also work cleaning the audience area for about 30 minutes after the KCBX stage shuts down on Friday and Saturday nights.
Requirement: Be able to smile, be concerned about our planet, and be able to empty trash cans.
Read MoreOur Catering crew is responsible for feeding staff and volunteers during setup through teardown. Shifts can vary, with jobs ranging from food prep, serving, dish washing and ticketing.
Read MoreJoin our Marketplace crew and play a vital role in creating a smooth experience for our vendors!
Read MoreThe children’s area is seeking volunteers to lead a variety of classes, workshops, and games in activities like juggling, tie dye, ping pong, corn hole, dancing, hiking, and crafting.
Read MoreThe Live Oak Art Walk crew is seeking a volunteer to assist at the Open Mic stage in the Art Walk vendor area.
Read MoreThis is a high-level, multi-year position. Previous experience with sales management and merchandising is preferable.
A stipend is available.
Read MoreThe Acorn Roll is the traditional audience area lineup. It begins every morning when we open the gate to let attendees place their chairs in front of the KCBX Stage. Volunteers monitor and assist to ensure a smooth and happy process.
Read MoreThe Concessions team is seeking one responsible volunteer to help oversee the Beer Garden area of Live Oak Music Festival.
Read MoreThe Construction Crew provides a wide-variety of jobs, from pounding fence posts, to driving a tractor. Most positions work outside of regular festival hours, so volunteers can enjoy the festival without working shifts.
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