Music Producer/Director - Middle School Musical - MSK

MUSIC PRODUCER/DIRECTOR - MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL - MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE KENNEBUNKS

Salary: $2,787 Stipend

Reports To: Director of Musical and School Principal

The annual middle school musical seeks to positively impact a child’s academic performance, assist in developing social skills, and provide an outlet for creativity that is crucial to a child’s development. Music education catapults a child’s learning to new heights, and because of this, it should always be considered a pivotal part of a child’s educational process. When kids participate in musical theater, they can focus on their creativity through music, movement, and artistry. This allows kids to learn valuable skills like vocal technique and dance choreography that will help them later in life when auditioning for school plays or other extracurricular activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Love what you do, working with students on a daily basis who are interested in theater. Bachelor’s degree preferred--in theater, performing arts, education, business administration, music or related area. At least one year of related job experience, preferably in theater, music/sound engineering, lighting etc. All staff must have a valid DOE fingerprinting certification.

• Knowledge of child theater and age-appropriate shows/practices

• Knowledge of effective rehearsal processes for the middle school age

• Ability to work in tandem with other adult team members

Supervises: Volunteers, students, and staff utilizing facilities.

Responsibilities:

General Musical Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee the rehearsal process, cast, and student crew.

• Coordinate weekly schedules with students and adult team members.

• Work collaboratively with the other adults involved in the musical and help fill vacant adult roles as needed.

• Direct and/or conduct public performances and assist with marketing, fundraising, and merchandise sales for the production.

Music Director Responsibilities

• Teach vocal music to students and support the development of their musical skills.

• Use basic piano skills to accompany vocal instruction, help students learn melodies, and support music rehearsals.

• Lead rehearsals collaboratively and independently as needed.

• Provide backstage support during rehearsals and performances.

• Operate and manage technical sound elements during rehearsals and performances.

Producer Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise ticket sales, advertising revenue, and concessions for performances.

• Organize production logistics, including booking spaces, scheduling maintenance support, and ordering supplies through the school.

• Support communication between the production team and students’ families.

• Design and print performance programs.

• Provide in-person assistance wherever needed to support rehearsals, performances, and production operations.

Competencies:

• Student-centered: you keep student’s needs central to every action you take and decision you make; you never lose sight of students’ needs as the district’s focal point and North Star

• Relationship-oriented: you recognize the deep importance that relationships with colleagues and stakeholders play in our work; you build rapport and trust with others; you’re comfortable with and adept at navigating a diversity of personalities and work styles

• A team mentality: you view your work as supporting the whole and integral to team effectiveness

• Flexible: you accept the fluidity of evolving priorities; you are open to changes and ready to take advantage of unexpected opportunities; you adapt quickly as new priorities emerge

• Strong communicator: you excel at verbal and written communication, and use both to engage internally and externally with confidence and effectiveness; your presence and communication skills enable you to advocate effectively for your team and your work

• Detail-oriented and organized: you care about attention to detail and sweat the small stuff; you produce work that is methodical, informed, and precise; colleagues can count on you to follow through and close communication loops

• Role model: you lead by example and a strong moral code about how to do right by students and staff; students and staff admire your integrity, follow your example and learn from your approach and decision-making (which you make transparent)

• Demonstrates critical judgment and sound decision-making: you apply informed judgment to resolve difficult issues; you confront emerging challenges and recommend thoughtful, creative, and impactful solutions

• Embraces diversity: you value a diversity of perspectives, styles and beliefs; you understand the difference between tolerance and inclusion

Reasonable Accommodations. RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district aware of their disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district.

Terms of Employment: Seasonal position (Winter, Oct-February) with a fixed stipend of $2,787. We may use employer surveillance technology to monitor activity and communications.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal.

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