Seattle Opera is accepting applications for the position of Music Librarian. This full time exempt position reports to the Music Administrator. Duties include: Researching, procuring and executing all musical parts preparation required for the orchestra and chorus; serving as main contact to the orchestra musicians for parts preparation needs; organizing and maintaining the company library; acting as resource to staff for musical references; providing orchestral set-up information to technical staff; overseeing the company recording equipment and its use; maintaining the audio and video archives, serving as principal support to Music Administrator.
• Music education or equivalent with an emphasis on orchestral experience required.
• Preference will be given to those with extensive knowledge of operatic repertoire and with orchestra library experience.
• Complete understanding of orchestral scores with ability to read fluently in all clefs, and transpose and copy music by hand in neat manuscript.
• Background and experience in computer applications (Sibelius, word processing, spreadsheet, and database).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to multitask, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Italian, French and German languages is desirable.
DOE Comprehensive benefits including company paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance, pension, vacation and sick pay.
Submit resume with salary history to:
Sarah Kern Potter
Music Administrator
sarah.potter@seattleopera.org
Seattle Opera, PO Box 9248, Seattle WA, 98109-0248
Seattle Opera values diversity in all areas of its operations and welcomes and encourages applications from women and people of color. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.