Show Choir Pianist & Assistant Music Director
Unit / Department: Vanier College Productions
Job Type: Peer Leader Roles, Theatre
Eligibility: You must be eligible for work-study or international work-study to work within the Faculty of LA&PS. Please review the eligibility requirements for domestic students and international students to verify your status.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Type of Position: Paid
Rate of Pay: $16.50 per hour
Employment Term: September 2022-April 2023
Hours of Work: 10 hours per week
Job Description:
Vanier College Productions provides opportunities for students to work under the LEAP Work-Study program, receiving yearlong mentorship, guidance, and leadership training in a theatrical setting. Work-Study students support Vanier College Productions' performing arts experiential education activities, including working with alumni, staff, and students in fostering community through producing a season of shows, workshops, and events.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Collaborating with the artistic team to direct the show choir.
- Working with the artistic team to develop programming and curriculum for the choir.
- Assisting the Music Director in teaching music to the choir.
- Learning/performing the piano for all show choir rehearsals and performances.
- Attending all weekly rehearsals throughout the fall and winter terms, technical rehearsals and performances.
- Leading a show choir of Vanier College Productions students and a band of musicians in the end-of-term performances.
- Assisting with production and marketing for all productions/events in the 2022-2023 season where needed.
- Attending and participating in regular meetings with artistic and production staff throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Attend all training sessions, weekly staff and production meetings (Mondays 4:00-7:00 pm throughout the fall/winter terms), midterm and final personal and professional review as outlined in the Becoming YU program.
- Serving as a support for students involved in Vanier College Productions and providing assistance with conflict resolution when needed.
Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate York student.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a proven track record of demonstrated leadership, as well as a genuine interest in working in a collaborative team-based environment to foster community at York through theatre production and performance.
- An intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Office (Docs, Sheets, etc.) are strongly recommended.
Skills Required:
- Previous skills and experience support ability to make a positive contribution to all tasks related to the smooth functioning of Vanier College Productions.
- Highly organized, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about theatre and community building at York.
- Previous experience working in theatre, performing/visual arts, or a related field.
- Demonstrated confidence and belief in, and ownership over their work.
- Adaptable, flexible, and respectful with regard to their work and co-workers.
- Demonstrated excellence in prioritizing tasks with superior attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly with competing deadlines.
- Ability to accurately complete tasks diligently and on time.
- Ability to think outside of the box.
- Previous success thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures.
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and eagerness towards new experiences and learning.
- Superior customer service and interpersonal skills, while presenting a professional image of themselves, the program and the University at all times.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, according to VCP’s production calendar.
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with students, volunteers and staff.
- Students who are a good fit for this position are approachable, knowledgeable and open to learning about themselves and others. They will show high levels of Emotional Intelligence combined with excellent adaptability and organizational skills.
Required Application Documents: Cover Letter, Resume