Music Coordinator

Person Specification

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with strong communication and administration skills.

Qualifications/Experience

• Good all-round level of education, degree-level is preferred but not required.
• Some experience of working with databases is useful.
• Previous experience of Musical Directing.
• We are happy to accept applications from recent graduates with a strong foundation of musical knowledge and experience.

Skills and Attitude

• Wide-ranging and detailed music understanding (quality, styles, instruments etc).
• A keen interest in theatre and an understanding of the musical requirements of different productions
• Very proficient in Microsoft Office - Word and Excel. Excellent written English.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Enthusiastic and hard-working with excellent attention to detail.
• Independent, can follow own initiative.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an office environment and administrative skills.
• Some experience of working with / teaching young people.
• Some experience of working in an arts / cultural organisation or in a marketing or fundraising role.

Ability/Disposition

• Good people skills and being a team player.
• The ability to work on their own initiative.
• A rapport with a variety of people including young people, their parents, theatre staff and teachers.
• Good time management.

Motivation

• Genuine interest in young people.
• Love of the arts and the benefits they can bring to young people.

Terms and Conditions

Duration: March - September

Hours: 8 hours a week pre-season, to be increased to 10 hours a week during our summer season