Associate Director of Orchestra Personnel Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Associate Director of Orchestra Personnel Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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Job Description
Position:Associate Director of Orchestra Personnel
Reports to:Vice President of Orchestra Personnel
Location:Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
JOB SUMMARY
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra seeks a qualified and experienced professional to assist with the management of its orchestra personnel. The Associate Director of Orchestra Personnel supports the Vice President of Orchestra Personnel as the primary liaison between the Orchestra Music Director (and other conductors) and the organization.SALARY: $60000.00 $70000.00 DOE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- In Vice President of Orchestra Personnel absences act as management representative for orchestra personnel matters including ensuring that Orchestra activities are executed within the guidelines of the AFM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Hire substitute and extra musicians as directed by Vice President of Orchestra Personnel. Maintain substitute musician lists. Distribute and collect completed tax forms.
- Work concert duty as assigned on a weekly basis including nights weekends and during split orchestra weeks.
- Assist in maintaining personnel files.
- Assist in tracking orchestra attendance leave requests string rotation winds/brass/percussion assignments guaranteed relief rosters and electronic media activity.
- Prepare seasonal assignment charts for winds brass and percussion.
- Assist in the coordination of national auditions for orchestral positions as well as local auditions for subs and extras. Coordinate candidate checkin and backstage warmup rooms.
- Manage BSO provided instrument insurance including processing claims and maintaining records.
- Ensure standardization of all operating procedures.
- Be available by telephone or cell phone at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and to handle calmly and efficiently situations ranging from routine to emergency.
- Ability to handle multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day.
- Personal integrity and strict code of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills. Ability to work under stress and handle numerous projects simultaneously.
- Ability to implement projects from conception to completion with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs including Teams word processing and spreadsheet applications and ability to learn other software programs as ArtsVision.
- Formal music training or equivalent experience; experience in orchestra management and/or playing in a professional orchestra preferably under a collective bargaining agreement.
- Basic knowledge of the symphonic repertoire.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
- Must be accessible by mobile phone at all times and be willing to publish mobile phone number tomusicians and staff. Mobile phone must be maintained at employees expense.
- An appreciation for symphonic music and the arts.
- Bachelors degree or related work experience.
OUR COMMITMENT
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status differing physical abilities genetic information age parental status military service or other nonmerit factors.
ABOUT THE BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
For over a century the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has been recognized as one of Americas leading orchestras and one of Marylands most significant cultural institutions. The orchestra is internationally renowned and locally admired for its innovation performances recordings and educational outreach initiatives including BSO OrchKids.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs annually for more than 275000 people throughout the State of Maryland. Since 1982 the BSO has performed at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore and since 2005 with the opening of The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda MD the BSO became the nations first orchestra performing its full season of classical and pops concerts in two metropolitan areas.
In July 2022 the BSO once again made musical history with its announcement that Jonathon Heyward would succeed Music Director Laureate and OrchKids Founder Marin Alsop as the Orchestras next Music Director. Maestro Heyward began his fiveyear contract in the 202324 season.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is a proud member of the American League of Orchestras.
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
