Middle East Music Ensemble Assistant

Description: Assist the Director with weekly set-up and break-down of instruments and equipment for rehearsals and concerts, including concert receptions. Ensure proper instrument care. Distribute and collect all music for rehearsals and concerts on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm-10:00pm throughout the academic year. Maintain databases of ensemble instruments, equipment, and musical scores and parts. Manage the ensemble’s social media accounts and help capture content during rehearsals and concert preparations. Help coordinate the design and content of concert posters and program, and be the point person for marketing, Facebook events, and email blasts, including maintaining the ensemble’s email lists. Employee must be able to assist with on-site operations for concert days and have the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications: Knowledge of concert set-up procedures, and standard concert protocol. Ability to diplomatically deal with musicians and audience members. Strong sense of responsibility and unfailing dependability. Experience using Excel. Background in music preferred.

Public Notes: Must be available for the following concert dates: Dec 3, Feb 17, May 19