Concert Manager

Claremont, CA

Concert Manager

The Concert Manager manages and provides logistical support for all performances of the Scripps College Music Department and the Friday Noon Concert Series. The duties include stage managing, producing posters and programs, coordinating concert schedules, negotiating with guest artists, and working closely with performers (faculty, staff, and students) from the Claremont Colleges and guest artists.

This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Manages all logistics for Scripps College Music Department concert events at the Performing Arts Center (Garrison Theater and Boone Recital Hall) and Balch Auditorium including faculty performances, junior & senior recitals of student music majors, curricular student recitals, and the Bessie Bartlett Frankel Chamber Music Festival:

  • stage managing

  • backstage support for performers

  • coordinating student assistants

  • produce and manage audio and video recordings

  • produce printed programs

  • social media management

• Manages the logistics for all Friday Noon Concerts in Balch Auditorium (see above).

• Coordinates the Concert Calendar for the upcoming academic year including Friday Noon Concert Series, student and faculty recitals, and the Joint Music Program choral and orchestral concerts.

• Coordinates printing, mailings, and postings of the Music Department’s Fall and Spring concert calendar posters.

• Produces and coordinates the printing of programs for music department concerts including faculty recitals and Junior/Senior recitals of student Music majors.

• Coordinates performance and rehearsal schedules for music department concerts, including recitals.

• Contacts and contracts with a professional chamber music ensemble to play in the annual Bessie Bartlett Frankel Chamber Music Festival. Serves as the contact person for the ensemble while they are in Claremont (arranges transportation, lodging, miscellaneous necessities).

• Provides publicity to various constituencies (e.g. newspapers, social media).

• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.

• Active support for the College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.

Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of music presented in the Scripps music department

• Experience with stage managing for music performances, particularly in higher education settings.

• Ability to compile, edit, and format music programs following the appropriate conventions and with attention to details such as composers' names, musical genres, titles, and lyrics in multiple languages.

• Ability to work with computer programs that produce concert posters and programs. Excellent oral and written English language skills.

• Ability to communicate and work well with faculty, staff, students, and guest artists to coordinate concerts, rehearsals, and programs.

Bachelor’s degree in music, or a combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job.

Previous relevant experience is preferred.

None.

This is a regular status, part-time (15 hours per week), benefits-eligible, non-exempt position.

The schedule is flexible, but the position requires hours most Fridays (during the day) and during multiple evenings and/or weekends to accommodate rehearsals, recitals, and concerts as needed. Some remote work may be possible. Hours may vary due to needs of the department.

Hourly rate range:…