Chapel Music Assistant - Trinity College : Job Details

Posting DetailsPosition Information Title Chapel Music Assistant Department Office of Spiritual and Religious Life Regular or Temporary Regular Hours Per Week 10-15 hours per week FLSA Determination Non-Exempt Weeks Per Year 44 weeks per yearOpen Date 08/30/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Full or Part Time Part Time Position Summary Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing forty-one states and seventy countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and ninety-one graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity's most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity College Chapel is home to extraordinary musical offerings that enrich the life of the College and the Greater Hartford community, including presentations by student ensembles, faculty and staff, and visiting artists. The program especially features the college's noted pipe organ, the Plumb Memorial Carillon, and The Chapel Singers-the resident Chapel choir and Trinity's oldest student organization. The Chapel Music Assistant provides administrative support to the Director of Chapel Music and College Organist, as well as to the College Carillonist and Director of Summer Music Series. The assistant supports a variety of annual and occasional programming, including the Trinity Organ Series, Summer Music Series, the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival, Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols, and Choral Evensong. The assistant also produces and coordinates promotion of Chapel Music events, both on campus and throughout the region.Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience working within an arts organization, religious organization, or institution of higher education.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible hours for some nights and weekends as required.
• Strong computer skills and digital fluency, including experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Workspace, social media, etc.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Remote work possible.

Preferred:

• Knowledge or appreciation of classical music.
• Basic graphic design skills (Canva and/or InDesign)
• Experience in website management (Wordpress)

Special Instructions to Applicants All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and three references.Posting Number S00998 Quick Link