Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra Assistant, Professional Expert; Temporary

Position: Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra Assistant, Professional Expert (Temporary)
Location: Del Sur

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra Director, the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra (AVSO) Assistant II is hired to rehearse with students at regular class meetings, and carries out the aims and objectives of the AVSO in pursuit of artistic excellence.

DISTINGUISHING CHARATERISTICS

This class is distinguished from related classes in the following ways:
Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra (AVSO) Assistant provides professional expertise for a limited term in a temporary, short-term assignment on campus.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The classification specification provides a summary of the typical job duties performed, along with the general nature of the level of work performed by employees in this classification. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Under the instructor’s supervision, demonstrate correct performance of musical passages. (E)
• Rehearse and perform music alongside student musicians. (E)
• Provide musical and technical leadership within an orchestral section of instruments. (E)
• Organize assigned orchestral music. (E)
• Practice assigned music. (E)
• Bring music and instrument to rehearsals and performances. (E)
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent. Minimum of one (1) year experience playing at a professional performance level.

OTHER REQUIRMENTS

• An audition will be required.
• Travel may be required.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Music terminology.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Orchestra rehearsal practices.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

ABILITY TO

• Perform advanced orchestral music at a professional level, as determined by audition.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions, as well as physical conducting gestures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work congenially and cooperatively with student musicians.
• Acquire and wear assigned concert attire to performances.

OTHER INFORMATION PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing, climbing stairs, talking, hearing, bending and light lifting/dragging/carrying approximately 20 pounds.
• The noise level is usually low to moderate, but consistent.
• Extended periods of time sitting in ensemble formation and playing an instrument.

CONTACTS

AVSOMC Artistic Director, students, other orchestra members, choristers, soloists, Performing Arts Theatre staff, other Antelope Valley College personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is usually performed indoors.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel.
• Work schedule varies.

APPLICATION PROCESS

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
• Short Term Hourly (Temporary) Employees and Professional Experts:
  May work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of the number of hours worked per day).

VISA

AVC does not sponsor visas.

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at .

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website .

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