Head of the Fennell Music Library (Year-Round)

Description

Deep in the woods of Northern Michigan, artistic disciplines merge and unbreakable bonds form. Surrounded by a unique creative energy formed by dedicated young artists and expert faculty and staff, you’ll find passion and purpose that will stay with you long after you turn off your office lights.

Interlochen Center for the Arts is looking to hire a Head of the Fennell Music Library. The Fennell Music Library serves the music program of two world-renowned programs, Interlochen Arts Camp and Interlochen Arts Academy. It includes extensive orchestral, band, choral, chamber music, jazz, scores, and recordings collections. The Head of the Fennell Music Library’s leadership is key to ensuring that the Fennell Music Library meets the individual and programmatic needs of the Interlochen Arts Camp and Interlochen Arts Academy.

Interactions with the library staff

Builds meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
Assists patrons in finding information.
Provides a collection that reflects and anticipates patrons’ needs.
Creates a welcoming atmosphere.
This position works closely with the Director of Libraries and other library staff members to provide these services to the ICA community.

Essential Duties:

Provide direction and establish vision for the Fennell Music Library
Coordinate with faculty from various arts divisions on programmatic needs for Academy and Camp
Oversee the acquisition and preparation of parts and scores for Academy and Camp ensembles
Manage the annual budget
Supervise and evaluate year-round staff
Hire, train, and supervise additional interns for each Camp season
Develop and maintain productive relationships with faculty
Oversee Music Library collections (scores, solo repertoire, audio materials, and music databases)
Provide a high level of reference to students, faculty, and staff
Create and teach library studio sessions
Collaborate with the Director of Libraries and library staff on special projects dealing with outreach, programming, and other library initiatives
Participate in school-wide committee/volunteer work as appropriate
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required
Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office and library environment with extensive internal and external stakeholder contact.

Requirements

Education:

ALA-accredited MLIS required
Bachelor’s degree in music required; master’s degree preferred
Experience: 3-5 years of experience

Experience:

Experience working in a music library
Experience working in an ensemble library
Progressive managerial experience in a library
Proficient in using music notation software (Sibelius, Dorico)
Proficient in using and teaching music databases
Knowledgeable in current copyright and licensing standards
Understanding of both the current and future trends and practices in libraries
Equipment Familiarity:

Google Drive Suite
Music notation software (Sibelius, Dorico) - Required
Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, Photoshop) - Required
Koha
Mac OS
Certifications, Licenses or Special Training: 

Must meet and maintain background screening requirements as detailed in policy 12.HR.01 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks. 
Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of ICA’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Ability and willingness to work collaboratively
Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories

For a complete job description and to apply, go to https://www.interlochen.org/careers or Click Here to Apply 

Application Materials:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Benefits Package:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation, Sick, Holiday and generous winter holiday time off
Life insurance 
Voluntary life insurance 
Short and long-term disability
Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs
Defined contribution 401(a) plan, managed by TIAA
Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply 
Early event ticket purchase before general public sales begin
Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift
Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)
Priority access to Interlochen employees at Pitter Patter Day Care Center (less than one mile from campus)
Employee Referral Program (cash payments)
Tuition discounts for employee’s children at Academy, Camp and Interlochen Online
Parental leave (12 weeks paid for Pregnancy/Maternity/Childbirth leave, 6 weeks paid for Parental leave).