Philharmonia Production Coordinator and Librarian
School of Music - Philharmonia Office
University Job Title
Theater Technician, Music Production
Bargaining Unit
L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade D
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Searchable Job Family
Technical Support
Total # of hours to be worked:
25
Work Week
Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)
Work Location
Central Campus
Worksite Address
165 Elm Street New Haven, CT 06511
Position Focus:
Reporting to the Philharmonia General Manager, this position would assist in coordinating and executing the production and music library functions necessary for the effective operation of all Philharmonia and New Music New Haven (NMNH) rehearsals and concerts. This includes preparing stage plots, arranging for harp and percussion needs, arranging for all equipment needs, supervising the student stage crew, coordinating venue set up, stage changes, tear downs as well as training and supervising student librarians, ordering parts, preparing and distributing parts, and instructing composers about NMNH deadlines and reviewing their parts to ensure MOLA compliance.
Essential Duties
1. Evaluate instrument and equipment needs for each series. Create and update plots for each piece performed. Plan and execute all load-ins, load-outs, stage setups, stage changes, and teardowns. 2. Prepare and execute detailed plans for percussion and harp moves for each series in conjunction with the YSM Percussion and Harp assistants. Confirm all instrument moves with other ensembles and users of venues. 3. Double-check venue holds before each call, noting any limitations on room access. 4. Coordinate student stage crew and create weekly crew schedule. Supervise student stage crew and lead by example by working with crew for all calls. 5. Monitor condition of equipment and make recommendations for repairs. 6. Participate in weekly staff meetings to plan needs for upcoming calls. 7. May serve as a secondary supervisor for rehearsals. 8. Oversee all operations of the orchestra library. 9. Hire, train, schedule and supervise student staff in the preparation of parts for all series. 10. Establish and adhere to a strict schedule of deadlines for the preparation and distribution of parts for all series. 11. Order music for concerts. Schedule and execute the distribution and collection of all music for concert series. Complete rental contracts with publishing houses and abide by copyright regulations. 12. Obtain signed consent forms from publishing houses for all rentals.
Required Education and Experience
Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Excellent organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines successfully.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Knowledge of comb and tape binding techniques and demonstrated advanced ability to read music notation.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends as dictated by the Philharmonia and NMNH production schedule.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, e-mail, and the Internet.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks calmly and efficiently while under pressure. Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds without assistance.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, music, or related area with two or more years of experience in music performance, music librarianship, stage management, concert production or arts administration.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Weekend Hours Required?
Occasional
Evening Hours Required?
Occasional
Background Check Requirements
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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
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