Role Description
Performing Arts Administrator – Maternity Leave
Reports to
Director of Music and Head of Operations
Hours:
Maternity leave – 12 months, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Mondays to Fridays.
From time to time you may be required to work outside of these days and hours to provide support to the Performing Arts team for events held after-hours and on weekends.
Role Purpose
The Performing Arts Administrator is responsible for assisting in the administration of Meriden School's curricular and cocurricular programs.
Responsibilities
Administration
Act as first point of contact for the Performing Arts Department
Communicate and correspond with parents as required
Assist with Music Academy Reception
Manage room bookings for ensembles on all three campuses
Assist performing arts staff with administrative duties when needed, i.e.
photocopying, collation of resources
Coordinate lists and rolls in liaison with music and drama staff
Take minutes for the Performing Arts department meetings
Maintain the database for all sheet music, CDs, ensemble music and school-owned instruments
Assist with the purchasing of instruments and maintenance of the school's existing instruments
Liaise with Business Services regarding School purchases
Liaise with Marketing to assist with Meriden publications content and photographs
Carry out other administration tasks as required by the Director of Music.
Cocurricular
Liaise with Events Manager regarding music ensembles and requirements for school functions
Assist with the organisations of excursions, Eisteddfod, competitions, concerts and Music Camp
Coordinate Scholarships auditions
Assist Music and Drama staff with curricular programs including all Music ensembles, Theatresports and other cocurricular activities
Assist with the organisation of concerts/theatre productions for the Performing Arts staff – rehearsal schedule, stage management plans, equipment lists
Assist with the organisation of photography, videography for concerts and performances including sourcing copyright and permission
Collate performance photographs and videos of performances for promotional use
Other Skills and Attributes
A knowledge of/or understanding of music (desirable)
Tertiary studies in the field would be viewed favourably e.g.
an Arts admin degree (desirable)
Possess advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products and other computer based tools
Be an effective communicator and a positive, flexible team member
Be able to multi-task and problem solve efficiently
Be able to plan and complete projects and achieve necessary timelines
Be punctual, highly organised with attention to detail
Have an orientation towards 'rolling up your sleeves' and getting involved with issues as required
Have a personal presentation commensurate with the ethos and reputation of the School
Fully embrace and support the Christian ethos of Meriden
Be discreet, approachable and confidential
Loyalty to the School and the Principal.
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