Children's Choir Outreach Coordinator/Choral Conductor

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Our organization is seeking an Outreach Coordinator/Choral Conductor.

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]The Outreach Coordinator/Choral Conductor of Savannah Children’s Choir (SCC) and the Savannah Classical Academy (SCA) serves a collaborative role as both the Apprentice Choir Conductor for the SCC and the 6th-8th Grade Choir for the SCA. 
Additional duties will include after school outreach choir held at the SCA and programming additional outreach initiatives throughout the Savannah metropolitan area. 
The successful candidate will be an SCA employee for the 20 hours per week during the school day. The afterschool SCC responsibilities are as an SCC employee.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES – Outreach Coordinator/Choral Conductor

Savannah Classical Academy (20 hours per week for 190 days):
Teach/conduct three 50-minute classes each day from 11:30pm-3:05pm (includes 1 hour prep time) at the 6th 8th Grade levels.
Develop and direct an after school outreach choir at SCA, under the umbrella of SCC.
Perform other duties, as assigned.

Savannah Children’s Choir (20 hours per week for 190 days) 

Conduct the Apprentice Choir rehearsals and performances.
Act as assistant conductor with other choirs, as needed.
Work as the Outreach Coordinator for SCC, collaborate with local organizations and community
Members to reach out to and recruit disadvantaged youth in the Savannah metro area.
Assist the programming and artistic planning team.
Participate in auditions.
Perform other duties, as assigned.

Position Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor of Music degree with Choral experience required. Strong organization, communication, and problem solving skills are required, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment. Must possess strong interpersonal skills to work with a wide variety of personalities, including musicians, staff, student musicians, parents and educators. Must have experience working with diverse populations. Must be flexible and available to work days, evenings and weekends as required. Ability to operate in a PC network environment and possess a working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs and Google online app suite preferred.

Primary Reporting Responsibility
Savannah Children’s Choir Managing Director/The Director at the Savannah Classical Academy

Supervisory Responsibility
Children, interns, and accompanists within the choir programs.

The successful candidate must pass a background check.

Compensation and Benefits:
Combined Full-Time + benefits
Shared position between Savannah Children’s Choir and the Savannah Classical Academy

Application Procedure:

Qualified candidates should submit a resume with cover letter.[/font][/size][/font][/size]
[size=x-large]More about the company[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Founded in 2006, the Savannah Children’s Choir is a nonprofit, community supported, choral organization whose mission is to unite, mentor and transform Savannah’s children into responsible, creative, and confident leaders through excellence in choral performance and music education. What began as a single choir ten years ago has transformed into an organization that now boasts four different choirs and membership of over 125 children from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. The Savannah Children’s Choir follows a robust curriculum emphasizing music literacy, sight-reading skills, vocal technique, and performance opportunities. Trademarks of the organization include preparing members for specialty school auditions, an annual two-week summer camp and international travel.

It is the philosophy of Savannah Classical Academy that all students benefit from a rigorous, content-rich, educational program that develops academic potential and personal character. The school provides an environment that fosters academic excellence through the habits of thoroughness, the willingness to work, and the perseverance to complete difficult tasks. Through a defined traditional, Classical curriculum, students are prepared to become active, responsible members of their community.[/font][/size]

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]http://savannahchoir.org/[/font][/size][/font][/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]3025 Bull St

Savannah, GA 31405
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