Tour Librarian

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Job Description

This is a contract position with limited remote hours beginning in March 2014, flexible schedule. On-Location Services: Full-time for duration of Caribbean Tour from June 27 – July 28. 

JOB SUMMARY: YOA’s Music Librarian works to source,
procure, and prepare all music parts and scores required for the
execution of the orchestra’s international Residence and Concert Tour.
Position involves management of a music rental budget; ordering or
purchasing rental sets for two distinct concert programs; applying
bowing to parts based on conductor and faculty input; preparing
individual scores as needed; creating comprehensive instrumentation list
by concert; sharing parts electronically with orchestra musicians in
advance of tour; managing music parts and stand folders on tour;
ensuring that all rental sets are returned to publishers following tour;
reviewing financial accounts with publishers to ensure good standing.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a music librarian or
    assistant librarian in a professional orchestra,  education program,
    university, or conservatory.
  • Strong verbal communication and writing skills.
  • Efficient and thorough work ethic.
  • Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a dynamic environment.
  • Capability to work well in culturally diverse settings required.
  • Basic spoken and written Spanish preferred.

How to Apply

For further information or to apply interested candidates should send a cover letter with two references via email to employment@yoa.org.

Full announcement is at: http://yoa.org/ABOUT/Employment/TourLibrarian.aspx

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