Chorus Librarian

Houston Symphony Society; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Houston Symphony Society seeks a Chorus Librarian for Jones Hall in Houston, TX. This part-time, hourly role supports rehearsals and performances by managing the chorus library and coordinating music distribution.

Applicants should have a Degree in Music (preferred) and orchestral/choral library experience; strong organizational, writing, and communication skills are essential. Flexibility and teamwork are valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Music strongly preferred.
• Orchestral and/or choral library experience required.
• Must have a positive manner, strong interpersonal skills, and collaborative teamwork style.
• Keen organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication; public speaking ability.
• Experience organizing groups and working with volunteers is desired.
• Ability to navigate electronic music library databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in music collating and preparation for distribution as necessary.
• Oversee music distribution at rehearsals.
• Oversee process of rented/borrowed music returns and accounting for each member's music.
• Maintain chorus library.
• Upload music markings and other musical information to chorus portal on the website as needed.
• Communicate with staff chorus manager and other staff regarding outstanding music owed by members.
• Retrieve music from library and ensure delivery of music to rehearsal and/or performance locations.
• Work with chorus manager and other staff to evaluate and maintain music policies and procedures.
• Respond to members' questions regarding music policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with chorus manager and staff to ensure music is available to singers in a timely manner.
• Respond to external music library inquiries.
• Coordinate with the orchestra library as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Self-starting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree in Music

Orchestral/choral library experience

Tools

OPAS

Music library software

Job description

Job Details

Location: Jones Hall – Houston, TX 77002
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $19.00 – $20.00 hourly
Job Title: Chorus Librarian
Department: Artistic
Reports to: Senior Director, Artistic Planning
Status: Part‑time, Hourly (approximately 10 hours per pay period; schedule must be flexible; workload varies by season, rehearsals, performances and occasional travel)

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in music collating and preparation for distribution as necessary
• Oversee music distribution at rehearsals
• Oversee process of rented/borrowed music returns and accounting for each member's music
• Maintain chorus library
• Upload music markings and other musical information to the chorus portal on the website as needed
• Communicate with staff chorus manager and other staff as needed regarding outstanding music owed by members
• Retrieve music from library and ensure delivery of music to rehearsal and/or performance locations
• Work with chorus manager and other relevant staff to evaluate, develop and maintain music policies and procedures
• Respond to members' questions regarding music policies and procedures
• Coordinate with chorus manager and other relevant staff to ensure music is available to singers in a timely manner
• Respond to external music library inquiries
• Coordinate with the orchestra library as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in Music strongly preferred
• Orchestral and/or choral library experience required
• Must have a positive manner, strong interpersonal skills, and collaborative teamwork style
• Must possess keen organizational skills
• Must be a self‑starter capable of managing multiple tasks and able to follow them through to completion
• Should be a clear, concise communicator in writing as well as in public speaking
• Experience in organizing groups and working with volunteers is desired
• Able and willing to delegate
• Able to navigate the electronic music library database and have adequate computer skills
• Experience with OPAS or other similar software is a plus