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SalaryWoodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation’s third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners—Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art—there’s a role for everyone at The Woodruff.
Reports to:
Principal Librarian FLSA:
United States of America (Exempt) Employment Status:
Regular/Full time The Assistant Librarian works with both Principal and Associate Principal Librarians to help prepare music for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO), as well as the support of both ensembles and their musicians through critical library processes.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Music Preparation
Assist in music preparation for all ASO and ASYO rehearsals and performances. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- marking of bowings, divisi, and other performance indications
- adding measure numbers and/or rehearsal systems
- marking of cuts or edits to musical roadmap or content
- researching and correcting errata in printed scores and parts
- improvement and fixing of music such as page turns, transpositions, or materials repair
Library Management
Assist in library processes to support ASO and ASYO musicians:
- Assembly and disassembly of concert folders
- Scanning, printing, and copying of practice parts
- Organization and preparation of reference full scores
- Check-in and return of rented sheet music
- Inventory, catalog, and file ASO- and ASYO-owned sheet music
- Update and maintain library database in OPAS
- File and organize library files in SharePoint
- Maintain confidentiality at all times, especially with respect to artistic planning
Rehearsal and Concert Duties
Assist in ASO and ASYO rehearsals and concerts:
- Setting out and collection of concert folders
- Facilitation of bowing changes and other music needs
Additional duties as assigned by the Principal Librarian
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF WORK:
The Assistant Librarian is a full-time, exempt position with hours and days of work which generally follow ordinary business hours (Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm), but may vary depending on the time needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. This may include some nights and weekends coinciding with ASO services or ASYO rehearsals. While conditions may alter the amount of time spent in any one area, the breakdown of the position responsibility can be expected as follows:
Music Preparation: 60%
Library Management: 35%
Rehearsal and Concert Duties: 5%
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent use of hands and wrists is required
- Some standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting (at least 25 pounds) is required
- The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in music or comparable experience
- Preference for prior experience in performance on an orchestral instrument
- Cumulative one-year minimum experience as a performance librarian at a regional orchestra, university, or summer program
- Extremely close attention to detail and accurate work is fundamental to this position
- Clear communication (both written and verbal) with developed people skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting; prioritize multiple tasks; demonstrate strong problem solving and organizational skills
- Preference for prior experience with library-related software and databases (e.g. Finale, Sibelius, Dorico, OPAS, ArtsVision, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop)
