JOIN OUR TEAM.
Working with the Vancouver Pops brings you into a creative environment with aspiring musicians. If you are looking for work that is meaningful and exciting, please apply to become one of our contract staffs.
Please submit cover letter and resume to info@vancouverpops.com
Conductor / Instructor:
Salary: Starting at $10,000-$25,000 per year
Schedule for Orchestra: Monday 8-10pm, Tuesday 7:30-9pm, Wednesday 7:30-9pm
Schedule for Choir: Monday 6-8pm, Wednesday 6-7:30pm, Thursday 7-9pm
5-12 hours/week, 42 weeks annually, 10 weeks of vacation
Job Description:
Conducting/Teaching of group rehearsals
Conducting/Performing in concerts
Teaching repertoire and evaluating progress of musicians
Educating musicians to develop clear and accurate tone, pitch, rhythm, and musicality
Inspire, motivate, and educate students towards higher musical excellence
Auditioning for solos, principals, and assigning parts
Coaching through 1-1 sessions
Developing positive rapport with members
Developing a constructive and safe environment for members of all backgrounds
Promote the organization, concerts, and recruit/retain new members
Concertmaster / Associate Concertmaster:
Salary: Starting at $3,000 per year
Schedule: Mondays 7-10pm except stat holidays
42 weeks annually, 10 weeks of vacation
Job Description:
Deciding bowings for string section, scan, upload and share.
Attend each rehearsal, soundcheck, and performance
Run sectionals in addition to regular rehearsals
Substitute Performer
Compensation: $300 per show
Schedule: Monday Evenings 7-10pm (dates determined by shows), Sunday Show 11am-5:30pm call time with lunch break.
9 hours of rehearsals, 2 hour sound check, 2 hour performance
Pre-requisites:
Bachelor of Music from accredited University
12+ years experience in orchestral or choral ensembles
Punctual and organized
Possess professional stage and rehearsal etiquette
Outreach/Administrative Coordinator
Salary: Starting at $10,000
Schedule: Flexible
10 hours/week, 42 weeks annually, 10 weeks of vacation
Job Description:
Manage recruitment, intake, and inquiries
Accounting, database compilation
Sponsorship asks and relationship building with partners
Grant application write ups and submissions
Manage social media content
Perform a wide range of tasks, such as organizing and executing marketing initiatives, PR campaigns, negotiating media placements, outreach campaigns etc..
Develop creative campaigns to support events and recruitments
Write and edit marketing & PR copy, announcements and materials for media
To apply, please email cover letter, resume and availability for audition/interview.