Position: Part-time - seasonal; responsible to Music Director and Operations Manager
Location: remote preparation work location preferable. Travel to Southern Oregon for each concert set required.
Salary: non-hourly. $1000 per concert set, 8 sets per year. Independent contractor. No benefits.
Contact: [email protected]
About Us: The Rogue Valley Symphony celebrates 58 years as the premiere orchestra in Southern Oregon. Now a professional orchestra with more than 70 players and three venues in Ashland, Medford, and Grants Pass, the Rogue Valley Symphony continues its mission to bring a live orchestra experience to where you are.
Responsibilities:
1. Hire musicians to fill all orchestra seats and ensure that all parts are covered for each concert set.
2. Record attendance of all musicians at rehearsals and performances of each concert set.
3. Attend all rehearsals and performances, arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the start.
4. Prepare a document for the Music Director that lists all new and/or returning musicians to welcome and introduce for each concert set.
5. Arrange housing for all out-of-town musicians.
6. Prepare a list of musicians and their seats for each concert set to be distributed to Music Director, Operations Manager, Librarian, and Stage Manager.
7. Work with Operations Manager to ensure payroll is correct for each concert set.
8. Communicate details and information about each concert set to all musicians.
9. Be the point person to contact when musicians have specific requests.
10.Create musician contracts.
11. Ensure that all necessary Federal and State forms are completed and submitted by each musician prior to their first payroll period
Additional qualifications
Must have at least 2-5 years of experience in the area of managing personnel in a supervisory capacity;
A flexible, outgoing, and friendly personality with the ability to meet new people easily and handle difficult and potentially stressful situations with ease.
A genuine interest and enthusiasm for the mission of the Rogue Valley Symphony.
An understanding of the fundamental principles of the non-profit business model.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Technological skills should include, but are not limited to:
o A good working knowledge of Windows operating system and programs Google Suite (including Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.)
o Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) Ability to learn and adapt to new personnel management software. Must own or have access to vehicle during the concert set weeks.
The successful candidate must agree and adhere to the terms set in RVS employment handbook.
RVS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all of its activities. We are striving to build an increasingly diverse workplace that represents a variety of cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Please email resume, cover letter and a list of 3 references to:
Asadour Santourian at [email protected]
Production Manager - Rogue Valley Symphony
33 N. First Street, Suite 1
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Closing date: December 1, 2024