Graduate Associate in Music

Amherst College•Amherst, NY

24d•$20 - $21

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Music Graduate Associate position. The Music Graduate Associate is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.02 - $20.50 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information . The Graduate Associate (GA) position in the Music Department is designed to support the department’s educational mission in two ways: 1) through the teaching and learning of a diverse group of undergraduate students in musicianship and ensemble courses; and 2) through the development, for the GA, of professional skill sets in various areas of music education and industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree; Music or equivalent music training
Commitment to working in a welcoming and inclusive community
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

Nice To Haves

BA from Amherst College

Responsibilities

Aural skills instruction and curriculum development
Support for ensemble courses (choirs, jazz ensembles, jazz combos, orchestra, chamber ensembles)
Stage management and production
Arts communications (editorial and media work, publicity, social media, website work)
Assists in personnel assignments, repertoire selection, rehearsal scheduling, planning of community-building activities, visual artistic decisions in poster and website design, troubleshooting, and mediating student interactions as necessary.

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