SUMMARY: This position is for a skilled musician in the art of conducting choral ensembles and vocal health of all ages. This is a part-time role that coordinates with the Young Artist Program Manager and Executive Director to conduct the choral music program of the Choir School of Delaware.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and oversee the music curriculum during the academic year.

• Plan music, repertoire, and concert event schedules.

• Plan, conduct, and assist in rehearsals and performances. (accompanist provided for all rehearsals and performances)

• Establish meaningful and attainable goals for the choral music program in collaboration with music staff.

• Conduct appropriate classroom management procedures for all rehearsals and performances.

• Teach musicianship lessons that focus on melodic/rhythmic sight-singing, basic music theory, and vocal diction.

• Collaborate with the Young Artist Program Manager to plan, conduct, and assist in the Summer Musical Theater program.

• Perform role of Assistant Director and/or Conductor for Summer Musical Theater program.

• Help staff plan and lead concerts, events, and other programs.

• Promote interest and encourage participation by all students in music and mentoring programs.

• Identify students for leadership roles in the organization and community.

• Develop relationships with school and teachers as necessary to support students’ musical development.

• Contribute to the recruitment of new students through visiting and networking with schools and choral organizations.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Promote the mission and vision of CSD and its programs with families, volunteers, staff, other organizations, and the general public.

• Develop chorister and volunteer statistics, metrics, and narratives for grant requests and reports.

• Provide material for newsletters, articles, social media, and other communications.

• Meet regularly with the Executive Director, Young Artist Program Manager, and Collaborative Keyboardist for planning purposes.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Young Artist Program Manager to plan and execute the Music Budget.

• Survey grant and proposal opportunities for music program funding.

OTHER DUTIES:

• zDevelop collegial relationships with staff.

• Support staff as needed with ongoing activities and operations.

• Maintain a safe work environment and exhibit safe work practices for the CSD music program and participants.

• In concert with Executive Director, pursue select professional development necessary for the role.

• Attend continuing education activities relevant to the duties and scope of this role.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours, as required.

MEASUREMENT:

• Timely and complete performance execution.

• Audience and student enrollment and growth metrics.

• Maintain confidentiality of CSD business matters.

• Follow-up on all inquiries within one business day.

TEAMWORK:

• Demonstrate and promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout the organization.

• Continually look for ways to improve our processes and ability to serve our internal customers and students effectively.

• Improve personal performance on a continual basis.

CONSTITUENT RELATIONSHIPS:

• Provide responsive, professional, and diplomatic customer service.

• Answer customer calls and correspondence quickly and pleasantly.

• Communicate with internal customers and students in a friendly, professional, and patient manner.

• Perform all duties with the goal of building and maintaining long-term relationships.

• Immediately address any internal customers and students’ concerns and request the involvement of other personnel as required. Notify the manager of any major concerns and the action taken to resolve it.

SAFETY:

• Use and promote safe work practices in the office and in the community.

• Follow all company safety programs and report any non-compliance to your manager.

• Notify manager or Operations & Programming Manager of any unsafe conditions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILI