Job Description:

Gifted young artists from all over the world come to Interlochen Arts Academy to turn their passion and potential into a purposeful future. As their trusted faculty, we work side by side with our students to help them refine their talents and develop the skills they need to become creators of successful, fulfilling lives. Because this is where raw aptitude is refined, elevated, and maximized. And we are the bridge between proficiency and mastery.
Position Summary: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Interlochen seeks a full-time choir conductor to build an inclusive choral program for students across Interlochen’s arts divisions. The Conductor of Choral Music will provide leadership and coordination for Interlochen choral programs for both Academy and Camp. The Conductor will lead both the Concert Choir and Chamber Choir and suggest the addition of new ensembles and choral programs for both Academy and Camp. The successful candidate should demonstrate knowledge of choral repertoire, rehearsal techniques, performance ability, and piano skills sufficient to run a rehearsal without assistance. Additionally, the Conductor will oversee administrative functions of the choirs. As well, the Conductor will maintain a private lesson studio and/or teach other classes in the Division, as appropriate. The Conductor of Choral Music also has the opportunity to teach for Interlochen Arts Camp in the summer under an additional contract if interested.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct the choir and chamber singers in rehearsals and performances

• Develop new vocal ensembles as appropriate

• Develop curriculum for choral activities to attract students to the Academy.

• Promote repertoire selection that is diverse and inclusive and representative of the expansive nature of choral music throughout the world.

• Create an exciting and challenging teaching and performing environment that fosters a successful learning atmosphere

• Teach classes and private lessons as assigned

• Recruit students in concert with enrollment staff.

• Represent Interlochen in professional organizations and maintain and develop close ties with feeder programs, schools, and instructors, as well as with college and university programs to facilitate the success of our students as they move into higher education.

• Seek the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

• Comply with ICA policies/procedures and act as a good steward of ICA finances.

• Respect the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community.

• Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:
*
Education: *

• Master's degree in choral conducting or Music education or equivalent professional experience.

Experience:

• Significant professional conducting and performance experience

• Significant experience in leading choirs singing various genres including jazz, pop, world, and contemporary music

• Experience teaching vocal music in ensemble and private settings

• Aptitude for embracing diversity in individuals, perspectives, musical styles, and curriculum

• Strong managerial, administrative, and organizational skills

• Ability to navigate in a complex educational setting, and build relationships

• Strong proactive approach to solving problems

• Strong teamwork skills

• Passion for music and the creative process

Physical Demands:
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Regular, acceptable attendance for work (excluding excused absences and periods of leave) is an essential function of the job and must be maintained to be successful. Reasonable accommodations that do not cause undue hardship may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employees who wish to request an accommodation or assistance are responsible for notifying the Organization of their request and engaging in interactive communication with ICA to determine available options.
Safeguarding our students, guests, and employees is a valued mission within Interlochen Center for the Arts. As a condition of employment, Interlochen Center for the Arts requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. Prior to beginning employment, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and all new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to their start date.
Application Material:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Interlochen Center for the Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion (religious creed), age, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
EEOC Voluntary Self-Identification of Protected Veteran Status
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

From: Interlochen Center for the Arts

Benefits:

• Meals are provided on shift.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employer paid and voluntary life insurance
• Employer paid short and long-term disability
• Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs
• Sick time
• Employee discounts to Interlochen events and performances
• Child Care through Pitter Patter Preschool & Childcare: Interlochen is proud to provide priority placement at Pitter Patter Preschool & Childcare located in the Interlochen Community Center, near our campus, for employees' dependents. In addition, Interlochen employees may be eligible for the MI Tri-Share Program. This program shares the cost of childcare between the state of Michigan, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and the employee (The employee will only pay 1/3 of the total cost, if eligible). Income guidelines and more information about MI Tri-Share can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/mwc/initiatives/mi-tri-share-child-care

Job Type: Full-time

Please Note :
clarksqn.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clarksqn.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.