Orchestra Personnel Manager
About The Position
The Grant Park Music Festival (the Festival) in Chicago, Illinois seeks a part-time Orchestra Personnel Manager . The Orchestra Personnel Manager is responsible for administering the personnel of the Grant Park Orchestra. This includes application of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), preparation and maintenance of payroll and other records, scheduling of musicians, hiring of substitute and extra musicians, and coordination of auditions. The Orchestra Personnel Manager will join the Festival's hard-working, collaborative team of 17 year-round staff who are dedicated to bringing Chicagoans together to experience symphonic music outdoors in one of the world’s most magnificent urban settings, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. The Festival team is deeply committed to serving the people of Chicago through our mission of enriching lives through the power of music.
Requirements
- Three years of experience in professional orchestra/chorus personnel administration required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of orchestral repertoire and instrumentation with an ability to read musical scores.
- Strong computer skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated experience administering collective bargaining agreements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential personnel matters with prudence.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work with diverse personalities while maintaining diplomacy and a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Ability to work outdoors at times and possibly in inclement weather.
Responsibilities
- Ensure daily compliance with stipulations of orchestra collective bargaining agreement.
- Manage orchestra audition processes, personnel contracting procedures, and the hiring of substitute and extra musicians.
- Assist with the development of budget projections for orchestra personnel expenses.
- Assist with the development of the audition, rehearsal, and performance calendar for the Festival.
- Accurately calculate and report bi-weekly payrolls for members of the orchestra.
- Attend all orchestra rehearsals and performances; maintain accurate personnel, attendance, payroll and other necessary records.
- Participate as a management representative in the collective bargaining process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
