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Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood Music Center Personnel Manager in Lenox, Massachusetts
About Tanglewood In 1940, the Berkshire Music Center (now the Tanglewood Music Center) began its operations. Home to the famous Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the site of one of the world\'s best-known music festivals, Tanglewood hosts the Festival of Contemporary Music, along with many other events including concerts of various genres from jazz to pop. Today, Tanglewood annually draws over 350,000 visitors. Each season offers not only a vast quantity of music, but also a vast range of musical forms and styles, all of it presented with a regard for artistic excellence that makes the festival unique. About the Role The Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra (TMCO) Personnel Manager serves as the principal point of contact for all fellows in the TMCO. This position reports to and assists the Manager of Student Affairs in the management of the TMCO and supervises the orchestra directly, coordinating with conductors, faculty, guest artists, and stage crew to ensure on amazing experience for every fellow. Bring your love of music and the arts, customer service and administrative skills to assist us with another successful season while building your resume for the future. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Manage and supervise the rehearsals and performances of the TMCO and other large ensembles as directed. - Monitor and maintain the backstage area of Seiji Ozawa Hall. - Provide daily reports detailing TMCO rehearsals, including detailed and accurate records of attendance at all playing services. Report and advise on both unexpected and pre-arranged absences. - As directed, implement appropriate disciplinary measures pertaining to absences, tardiness, and other misconduct. - Report on the need for temporary and permanent seating adjustments, and/or assignment of substitute personnel; implement changes as directed. - Report on and monitor musicians\' injuries if and when they arise. - Gather, distribute, and monitor changes to posted rehearsal orders. - Make announcements to orchestra as necessary. - Manage the borrowing of auxiliary instruments. - Assist in routine clerical matters. - Other duties as assigned. The BSO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.