Employment

Chamber Music Coordinator

Salary

Negotiable; eight weeks. Full time, mid-June - early August. Room provided if necessary.

Job Summary

Assist festival instructors in forming chamber music groups and producing weekly coaching and rehearsal schedules. Oversee the festival's recital series and community concert program. Reserve space at Bowdoin College and at concert venues, research musical issues (instrumentation, movements, etc.), procure necessary items for rehearsals and performances (music, extra musicians, instruments), schedule orchestra rehearsals and festival-wide masterclasses, oversee cartage, maintenance, and use of pianos. Oversee production of printed concert programs for all concert series.

Education/Skills

College education, music-related. Must have considerable knowledge of classical music, especially chamber music repertoire. Must have strong people, organizational, mediating and problem-solving skills. Previous supervisory experience helpful. Must be proficient in English. Must have strong computer skills, and must be able to handle multiple competing tasks simultaneously.

Experience

Experience working in a conservatory, music festival, or related setting.

Contacts

Reports to the Director. Extensive contact with staff, instructors, and participants (ages 12 to 40) from many different cultures. Limited contact with the general public.

Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for much of the workday. Must be able to walk up and down stairs and be able to move about campus quickly and easily. A valid US driver's license and ability to drive a ten-passenger van helpful.

Working Conditions

Most work will be done in the office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Flexibility required during busy periods, which may entail working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise temporary summer staff consisting of: music office coordinator, music office assistants, and concert. Oversee the work of contractors and technicians necessary to the conduct of rehearsals, classes, and concerts.

Position open until filled. Send resume and cover letter to:

Peter Simmons, Executive Director
Bowdoin International Music Festival
6300 College Station
Brunswick, ME 04011-8463
(207) 373-1444
peter@bowdoinfestival.org