Since 1949, Sarasota Orchestra has inspired and entertained music-lovers across the region and visitors from around the world. A cultural leader in a city known for its vibrant arts community, Sarasota Orchestra’s threefold mission is dedicated to exquisite performance and first-class musical education.
As the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida, each year the 76-member Orchestra performs more than 100 classical, pops, chamber music, and community outreach concerts.
The mission of Sarasota Orchestra is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.
Sarasota Orchestra is recruiting now for an Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager!
This is an excellent artistic personnel position opportunity with a dynamic, creative and artistic non-profit, community organization!
Job Title: Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager
Department: Artistic Operations
Reports To: Orchestra Personnel Manager
Classification: Full Time, Hourly / Non-Exempt
Supervises: None
Location: Sarasota, FL
General Overview:
The Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager assists with day-to-day activities between Musicians, the Music Director, Guest Conductors and management. As a key administrator of the collective bargaining agreement between Sarasota Orchestra Musicians (AFM Local 427-721) and the Sarasota Orchestra, the Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager is responsible for proper execution of the agreement. The Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager shall nurture a respectful and positive working relationship with all employees, supporting an inclusive and respectful culture.
Responsibilities:
· Assist in engaging (hiring) per service, substitute and extra musicians
· Serve as agent/personnel representative at assigned orchestra performances and rehearsal services
· Serve as Personnel Manager for Sarasota Music Festival orchestra
· Ensure adherence to CBA by personnel office, staff, conductors and musicians
· Assist with scheduling and operational logistics of orchestra auditions
· Assist with maintaining Personnel files and databases
· Assist with preparation and submission of semi-monthly orchestral payroll
· Maintain tracking reports of per service and substitute costs
· Perform other relevant duties and additional projects as assigned. Duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional job tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by the Artistic department and business needs.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in music, arts administration or comparable experience
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office
· Highly organized with great attention to detail required
· Ability to work without supervision
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Knowledge of classical music, orchestra repertoire, and instrumentation
· Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times with sensitive matters and personal information
· Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
· Understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreements and union matters a plus
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Repetitive motion is required while using a computer. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and observing stage set-ups, temperature of rooms and warm-up facilities. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Working Conditions:
The job operates in a professional environment including performance hall and office settings. The environment is generally moderate in temperature and noise level. Must be available to work a flexible, varying work schedule weekly to include daily office hours and also able to maintain a presence at many orchestra rehearsals and performances, including nights and weekends.
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If interested in this opportunity, please apply here or e-mail a cover letter and resume to [email protected]!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
