Orchestra Library Specialist — Rehearsal Prep, Part-Time

New World Symphony; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The New World Symphony in Miami Beach seeks a Part-Time Orchestra Library Assistant to support the Director, Music Library in preparing and organizing music for rehearsals, performances, readings and other program activities.

The role offers a 15–20 hour per week schedule and requires strong reading of music, meticulous organization, and reliability to meet deadlines, with familiarity of music notation software or library systems a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music performance, composition, or related field with 1–2 years of ensemble library experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, organizing, distributing, collecting, and filing music for rehearsals, performances, readings, and other program activities
• Copy, collate, scan, print, bind, and assemble parts, scores, folders, and related materials
• Mark bowings, cuts, edits, and performance-related markings as directed
• Review parts and scores for completeness, accuracy, legibility, page turns, and performance-readiness
• Assemble and arrange music orchestra folders for rehearsals and performances
• Disassemble, file and return music after performances, including shipping rental music back to publishers
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Music notation

Transposition reading

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Office equipment proficiency

Music software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in music performance or related field

Tools

Music notation software

Library database systems

Copiers/Scanners/Printers/Binding equipment

Job description

The New World Symphony in Miami Beach seeks a Part-Time Orchestra Library Assistant to support the Director, Music Library in preparing and organizing music for rehearsals, performances, readings and other program activities.

The role offers a 15–20 hour per week schedule and requires strong reading of music, meticulous organization, and reliability to meet deadlines, with familiarity of music notation software or library systems a plus.