ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR MUSIC

Company: Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

WHOM WE SEEK:

Saint Michael and All Angels, one of the largest Episcopal churches in the United States, seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant for Music. -The role of the Assistant for Music is to ensure the smooth operation of the church's music ministry. -As such, the Assistant is intended to administratively support and be at the heart of the music program's growth and function. -The music program provides music for some 200 services a year, and now includes a multi-choir chorister program for children from pre-K through high school in the English cathedral tradition and affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music, the adult choir, and professional Compline Choir (with its own assistant).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure smooth running of the music program
Work collaboratively with other music staff (3 full-time, 1 part-time) and church staff
Oversee the music program's business operations
Oversee listing all music program events in church calendaring system
Oversee the smooth functioning and organization of the music library
Serve as the first contact for choir parents outside of rehearsal
Oversee choir attendance and scheduling of substitute staff singers
Administration of summer choir camps, choir tours, and other special choir events
Assistance with chorister recruitment
Develop and maintain records of repertoire and choir rosters
Oversee readiness of rehearsal spaces, and assist with set up as needed
Oversee the creation of choir schedules
Assist with chorister rehearsals, training, and behind-the-scenes interactions as needed
Assist in the operation of the Saint Michael Presents concert series as needed
Record live webcast music under copyright with appropriate licensing (new 2022)
Provide lunch coverage for the church receptionist approximately 3 times per month

WE EXPECT OUR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR MUSIC WILL:

- - - - - - - -Be committed to our core focus (building Christian disciples for a transformed community)
- - - - - - - -Embody our core values (collaborative, loyal, effective, kind, and growth-oriented)
- - - - - - - -Be highly organized and detail oriented
- - - - - - - -Take initiative
- - - - - - - -Have the ability to handle multiple projects, numerous moving parts, and meet deadlines
- - - - - - - -Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- - - - - - - -Have dependability and consistent follow through
- - - - - - - -Work well with children and youth
- - - - - - - -Have passion for church music and choirs, including children and youth
- - - - - - - -Have problem solving skills
- - - - - - - -Have expertise with office computer software, e.g. Microsoft Productivity Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), Zoom, etc.
- - - - - - - -Have fluency in social media
- - - - - - - -Be enthusiastic for music program growth
- - - - - - - -Hold confidentiality

CORE COMPETENCIES:
Administrative leadership
Knowledge of sacred music repertoire and ability to read music
Familiarity with Dallas area schools
Experience in a liturgical church

Desired start time is Summer 2022.

To apply, please e-mail a cover letter, resume with three references to Melisa Bray mbray@saintmichael.org. - -Review of applications will begin immediately.

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