Chorus Director - Part-Time

Wheaton Park District; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheaton Park District is seeking a chorus administrator to oversee the overall operation of the chorus, including music selection, rehearsal supervision, and coordination with volunteers and accompanists. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in music (or equivalent) and strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

CPR/AED certification within 90 days and a valid driver’s license are required. Rehearsals occur Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Must have good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Select music.
• Attend concerts.
• Supervise and conduct rehearsals.
• Supervise accompanist and volunteers.
• Work closely with participants on music selection.
• Communicates performance details to chorus.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the Districts Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music

Job description

Opportunities with Wheaton Park District

create. discover. play.

Opportunities At Wheaton Park District

Current opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Responsible for the overall operation of the chorus.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Must have good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Select music.
• Attend concerts.
• Supervise and conduct rehearsals.
• Supervise accompanist and volunteers.
• Work closely with participants on music selection.
• Communicates performance details to chorus.
• Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
• Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proactively support the Districts Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC.

Must have and maintain: valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; and CPR/AED certified or obtain within ninety (90) days of employment. Be a “Mandated Reporter” for the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: frequently remain in a stationary position and repetitively use hands/arms,/fingers as when using a computer; occasionally move and position ones’ self to move items such as music supplies, etc. up to 10lbs.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to: handle all weather conditions while traveling between facilities, frequently work indoors.

HOURS

Rehearsals take place Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.(September through April with concerts in December and April)

SALARY

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour DOQ

SALARY RANGE

*Specialized Services*

• This category recognizes that certain positions within the District do not fit traditional job grades.
• Jobs in this category are populated by part-time instructors/fixed amount/gratuity based/other positions.

Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V