Part-Time Strathmore Children’s Chorus, Production Manager
Job Description
Strathmore is a nonprofit multi-disciplinary arts center outside Washington, DC with multiple venues, strong community partnerships and robust educational programming. Spotlighting world-class talent and serving as a launch pad for local artists, Strathmore presents nearly 400 accessible and affordable events and exhibitions each year in the Music Center, Mansion, on our 16-acre campus, at AMP, and throughout the community.
Based one-half mile outside the Capital Beltway in North Bethesda, Maryland, we serve the entire Washington, DC region and the state of Maryland with exceptional artistic experiences and opportunities to learn and connect. Our programming is a vibrant reflection of the community that surrounds us. Strathmore believes the most compelling contemplations of our world are created by artists. Amplifying these creative voices is at the heart of our work.
We are actively assessing how systemic inequities impact our organization’s work at all levels and how best to address those inequities in a way that is consistent with our mission. This commitment is made within the broad context of Strathmore’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) goals to expand access and diversity, promote inclusion, and build equity for all. With these daily actions, Strathmore intends to become a fully anti-racist organization. You can read more about Strathmore on our website, including information about our mission and values.
POSITION SUMMARY
Position Title: – Strathmore Children’s Chorus, Production Manager
Reports to: Lauren Campbell, Vice President, Community & Education / Michael Wu, SCC Artistic Director
Position Type: Part Time, Salaried – 30 hrs/week
Location: Music Center at Strathmore
POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENTS
The Production Manager supports the Artistic Director in the preparation and performance of all SCC Children’s Chorus events. Experience in production of choral events and rehearsals, stage management and logistics is desirable. Evening and weekend hours are required.
*Note that this position is one half of a job-share with the SCC Administration Manager and is lead on all production elements. Over time, the specific division of duties may flex based on the candidates’ interests, qualifications and needs of the team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to the following:
Production 40%
- Execute all advance planning and preparation for both in-house and outside events including performances, rehearsals, parent orientation, and others.
- Support the Artistic Director in organizing/reserving spaces for auditions, performances and rehearsals.
- Stage manage Concert Hall performances, dress rehearsals and other events.
- Support Artistic Director in liaising with performance partners and Strathmore Production Team (stagehands.)
- Complete paperwork for guest artists, including artist agreements, check requests, and logistical communication.
- Order and maintain SCC Singers Shop (spirit wear and merch) as needed.
- Book concert recordings with videographer/photographer and distribute all digital copies sold.
Ensemble Management 30%
The Production Manager manages Concert, Tenor Bass and Touring Chorus. Concert Chorus rehearses weekly on Mondays at 5:30pm, Tenor Bass Chorus meets weekly on Mondays at 6:45pm. Touring Chorus is a subset of Concert Chorus and meets a second time per week on Thursdays at 5:30pm and has additional performances.
- Organize parent volunteers to be present at all ensemble rehearsals to assist directors with room set-up, nametags, attendance, extra music, etc.
- Attend some weekly rehearsals as needed for ensemble communication
- Create Seating Charts for each SCC ensemble per semester.
- Email weekly Rehearsal Notes to Ensemble Groups
- Distribute binders and music, create and distribute nametags, track rehearsal attendance
- Email student evaluations – mid-year and end of semester
- Respond to parent or community questions by email or phone
- Touring Chorus
- Arrange all productions including transportation/extra fees/contracts, etc.
- All correspondence with parents.
- Organize Touring Chorus uniforms for performances.
- Collect and track all Touring Chorus payments or expenses not related to yearly tuition.
- Coordinate any travel or out-of-town performances.
General 20%
- Receive and route daily parent and community questions to the appropriate team member for a response, or respond directly as appropriate.
- Help with annual “Welcome SCC Picnic” and one other SCC Social per year.
- Attend once per month (first Saturday per month) SCC All-Staff Meeting from 9–11am. Attend bi-weekly (every other Tuesday) Strathmore All-Staff Meeting from 10-11am.
Other Duties As Assigned 10%
ACCOUNTABILITIES: SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THIS JOB INCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY:
- Conducting daily work with clarity, accuracy and timeliness.
- Providing timely communication and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff, partners, vendors and volunteers.
- Contributing proactively to a flow of ideas as a member of the SCC Team.
- Organizing a substantial set of responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
- Offers excellent customer service.
- Demonstrates exceptional organizational, problem solving and people skills.
- Exhibits a professionalism at all times.
- Employs excellent communication skills.
- Works consistently to resolve issues in a responsible and timely fashion.
- Displays high degree of dependability and reliability.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
BA or equivalent certification; 2-4 years relevant work experience, methodical and detail-oriented, proven history of efficient management of multiple projects with varying timelines. Candidate must possess exceptional organizational and communication skills and proficiency contributing to a team.
Knowledge of and passion for choral music and performing arts education are preferred but not required. Proficiency with a wide range of cloud apps and Microsoft Office programs is preferred.
STATUS AND SALARY
This is a part-time, non-exempt, salaried position compensated at an annual salary of $30,000.
TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please submit via email prior to 5:00pm Monday, January 3, 2022 the following items:
- Cover letter
- Résumé
When submitting your application electronically, the email SUBJECT line must contain the words “SCC Production Manager”.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Please direct all submissions to:
**@st********.org
Strathmore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, Strathmore provides employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, genetic status or information, military or veteran status or status in any status protected by federal, state, or local law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Strathmore will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any circumstances.
We are eager to cultivate a broad and inclusive field of applicants. Strathmore is committed to building a diverse community of staff, volunteers, and interns. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
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