Orchestra Manager & Music Librarian — Hybrid Part-Time

Elmhurst Symphony Association; Elmhurst (IL); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Elmhurst Symphony Association seeks an Orchestra Manager and Librarian to oversee personnel, production, and music needs for the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. The role includes payroll, scheduling musicians, coordinating auditions, and managing the library of parts and scores.

The position is part-time with hybrid on-site and remote work in Elmhurst, IL, roughly 10–15 hours per week, salary range $16,000–$21,000 annually depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High organization with attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Musical literacy with ability to read full scores and interpret markings.
• Experience playing an orchestral instrument in a symphony is preferred but not required.
• Strong familiarity with Google Sheets or Excel and Google Workspace apps.

Responsibilities

• Determine instrumentation needs for each piece performed.
• Maintain list of players for hire as extras or substitutes.
• Hire and schedule all orchestral musicians and prepare contracts as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Musical literacy

Orchestral instrument experience

Spreadsheets & Google Workspace

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elmhurst Symphony Association seeks an Orchestra Manager and Librarian to oversee personnel, production, and music needs for the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. The role includes payroll, scheduling musicians, coordinating auditions, and managing the library of parts and scores.

The position is part-time with hybrid on-site and remote work in Elmhurst, IL, roughly 10–15 hours per week, salary range $16,000–$21,000 annually depending on experience.