Chorus Librarian
About The Position
The Chorus Librarian is a part-time, hourly position averaging approximately 10 hours per pay period. The schedule must be flexible, and the workload varies significantly depending on the time of year and whether the chorus is rehearsing, performing, or occasionally traveling. This role assists in music collation and preparation, oversees music distribution, manages rented/borrowed music returns, and maintains the chorus library. The librarian also uploads music markings to the chorus portal, communicates with staff, retrieves music, and ensures its delivery to rehearsals and performances. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining music policies, responding to member inquiries, and coordinating music availability. The librarian also handles external music library inquiries and coordinates with the orchestra library as needed. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Orchestral and/or choral library experience required
- Must have a positive manner, strong interpersonal skills, and collaborative teamwork style
- Must possess keen organizational skills
- Must be a self-starter capable of managing multiple tasks and able to follow them through to completion
- Should be a clear, concise communicator in writing as well as in public speaking
- Able to navigate the electronic music library database, and adequate computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Music strongly preferred
- Experience in organizing groups and working with volunteers is desired
- Able and willing to delegate
- Experience with OPAS or other similar software is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in music collating and preparation for distribution as necessary
- Oversee music distribution at rehearsals
- Oversee process of rented/borrowed music returns and accounting for each member's music
- Maintain chorus library
- Upload music markings and other musical information to the chorus portal on the website as needed
- Communicate with staff chorus manager and other staff as needed as to outstanding music owed by members
- Retrieve music from library and ensure delivery of music to rehearsal and/or performance location(s)
- Work with chorus manager and other relevant staff to evaluate, develop and maintain music policies and procedures
- Respond to members' questions regarding music policies and procedures
- Coordinate with chorus manager and other relevant staff to ensure music is available to singers in a timely manner
- Respond to external music library inquiries
- Coordinate with the orchestra library as needed
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
