Department Overview: | WYSO was established in 1966 by Professor Marvin Rabin of the University of Wisconsin-Extension Music Department. More than 5,000 young musicians from communities throughout southern Wisconsin have participated in WYSO during its 50+ years of existence. Under the artistic direction of Kyle Knox, WYSO includes three full orchestras, two string orchestras, a chamber music program, a harp program, a percussion ensemble, a brass choir program and the WYSO Music Makers program.
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Schedule: | This is a seasonal part-time position averaging approximately 17 hours per week during the academic year. Regular hours are Monday–Thursday from 4:00–7:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:00 AM–4:30 PM at the WYSO Center for Music, with some flexibility based on program needs. Additional hours may be available for special events, recitals, registration activities, and performances held at the WYSO Center for Music and other Madison community locations throughout the year.The Music Makers Program Assistant reports to and is under the direct supervision of the Music Makers Program Coordinator.
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Position Summary/Job Duties: | Job Title & Details
WYSO Music Makers Program Assistant
Compensation: $18.00 per hour
Position Overview
The Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) seeks a flexible and organized professional with a self-starting and motivated mindset to join the WYSO Music Makers (MM) team. Through the Music Makers program, students ages 6-18 have access to private lessons, group classes, instruments and supplies all at subsidized, sliding scale tuition options.
The Music Makers Program Assistant’s responsibilities will be supporting the activities of the Music Makers program, as well as the five youth orchestras, the Chamber Music program, and multiple ensembles in collaboration with other Program Assistants, the Librarian & Operations Manager, the Director of Operations and the Music Makers administrative staff. General duties include properties assistance, faculty and member assistance, and general attendance assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support for all aspects of Music Makers rehearsals and lessons as needed.
- Prepare classrooms and teaching spaces before lessons and classes, including but not limited to: large and small ensemble setup and takedown (chairs, stands, instruments, and instructional materials).
- Monitor hallways, common areas, and classrooms during programming as assigned.
- Help maintain a safe, orderly, and positive environment for students and families.
- Understand and execute assigned role in evacuation/safety procedures.
- Assist with check-in and dismissal procedures.
- Assist with attendance tracking and follow up as needed.
- Assist with event setup, audience management, and cleanup for Music Makers recitals, concerts, and special events.
- Assist with stage managing during dress rehearsals and concerts as assigned
- Additional optional hours for programming possible (as needed)
How to Apply
All interested parties please send a résumé to Joseph Greer at greer@wysomusic.org.
Must be able to pass a background check to be hired for this position.
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Qualifications: | Preferred qualifications:
- Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish
- Willingness to work some additional weeknights and/or Sundays during the academic year for program concerts and events.
Qualifications
- Ability to self-start, quickly adapt to change, tolerate ambiguity, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and recognize when help is needed without being asked
- Comfortable interacting with children, families, and program faculty in a fast-paced educational environment.
- A commitment to providing an extremely high level of customer service.
- Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of equivalent practical experience.
- Basic knowledge of music education and/or performance operations.
- The ability to lift and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Availability Monday–Thursday from 4:00–7:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:00 AM–4:30 PM
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