Chorale Assistant at Whitman College

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman College invites applications for a Chorale Assistant. The role supports the Chorale Instructor to coordinate the Feast of Carols in December 2026 and the Chorale Tour in Spring 2027. You must be enrolled as a Whitman College student and participate in Whitman Chorale in Spring 2027.

The position offers exposure to arts administration and event coordination. Compensation is $17.13 per hour. Start date is November 2, 2026, with duties including communications, scheduling, and assisting

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Whitman College student (2nd year).
• Must be enrolled in Chorale in Spring 2027.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Be enrolled in Whitman Chorale in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Coordinate events via email, phone, and in-person contact with the program director.
• Assist with planning the Spring 2027 Orchestra and Chorale tour.
• Help run the Feast of Carols concert on December 6th 2026.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Organization

Independent work

Google Suite

Education

Whitman College student (2nd year)

Job description

JOB TITLE

Chorale Assistant

PAY RANGE

$17.13 per hour

START DATE

November 2, 2026

JOB PURPOSE

The Chorale Assistant will work with the Chorale Instructor to coordinate Feast of Carols in December of 2026 and the Chorale Tour in the Spring of 2027.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Be enrolled in Whitman Chorale in the Fall of 2026 and Spring of 2027


• Work with Dr. Armstrong to coordinate events through email, phone, and in-person contact.


• Work with the Orchestra Assistant to plan the Spring 2027 Orchestra and Chorale tour


• Help run the Feast of Carols concert on December 6th 2026
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Individuals must be able to explain and demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (via email).


• The ability to work collaboratively with the program director and follow directions.


• High level of organization


• Able to work independently and meet deadlines


• Know how to work with Google Suite
  

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED BY STUDENTS IN THIS JOB

As a result of being in this role, students will strengthen their organizational skills, improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and learn about arts administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least a second-year student currently enrolled at Whitman College. Must be enrolled in Chorale in the Spring of 2027.

SUPERVISOR NAME

Laney Armstrong

SUPERVISOR PHONE NUMBER

509.526.4788

DATE POSTED

October 20, 2026