Performance Operations Coordinator, Penn Music

University of Pennsylvania

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Music Department at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking an organized and hard-working musician to serve as the Performance Operations Coordinator in a part-time role. This job will work an average of 20 hours per week. Penn Music offers undergraduates the opportunity to major or minor in music, affording students across the university access to first-rate faculty and providing performance opportunities in a wide range of ensembles. Our graduate programs in composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory have produced leading scholars and award-winning artists. A defining feature of the department is the high degree of interaction between faculty, graduates, undergraduates, and performance directors and ensembles.

Requirements

• High School degree required
• Bachelor’s degree in music preferred, or equivalent knowledge and experience of classical and jazz genres
• Experience organizing and producing musical events
• Excellent verbal and written communications and strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Highly motivated to work both independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of musical instruments
• Knowledge of NGSS and other University resources
• Ability to handle money
• Ability to work with ensemble directors, faculty, staff, and students, as well as members of the general public
• May occasionally need to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with ensemble directors to produce technical riders for concerts
• Act as on site representative of Music Department for student ensemble concerts
• Liaise with ensemble director, stage hands, house manager/ushers/security to ensure smooth operation of concerts
• Reserve various campus venues for performances
• Coordinate room schedules for rehearsals, lessons, etc.
• Coordinate audition requests at the beginning of the fall semester
• Coordinate and oversee instrument moves
• Coordinate instrument locker assignments
• Assist with obtaining musical scores and parts for ensemble directors
• Maintain inventory of department-owned instruments
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans)
• Pre-tax or Roth savings options
• Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED