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Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is the largest non-profit community music school in the state. Founded in 1899, the Conservatory provides musical experiences to students from age four months through senior citizen, to all levels of abilities, working to develop creative, artistic, and whole individuals.
The Conservatory annually reaches over 16,000 individuals across southeast Wisconsin through individual lessons, classes, festivals, camps, concerts, fundraising events, and our community music education program Conservatory Connections.
The Conservatory is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and in the operation of our educational programs and activities. The Conservatory prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, and other characteristics protected by applicable federal, stage, and local law.
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Employee Benefits
Working at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is actively seeking candidates that uphold our core values of excellence, inclusion, empathy, and integrity, and strive to fulfill our mission of Inspiring individuals and communities through exceptional music education accessible to all.
Whether you are in interested in joining the Conservatory as a full-time staff member, part-time faculty, or are interested in teaching just a few hours each week, joining the WCM team will give you access to an array of benefits and tools to help improve your professional, musical and personal well-being.
On your first day of employment with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, you will be eligible to receive:
- 403(b) plan with 5% company match.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Complimentary ticket to Conservatory concerts.
- 50% discount on private lessons, classes and camps for themselves of members of their household (for employees working 5+ hours per week).
- Use of Conservatory performance space by reservation.
- Professional development opportunities.
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music employees that work more than 5 hours per week will be eligible for:
- 50% discount on Conservatory tuition for employees and employee family members
Conservatory employees that have been with the organization at least one year will be eligible to:
- Apply for Conservatory Innovation Funding.
- Paid holidays and sick time
- Accrual of paid personal and vacation time off.
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Group life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Comprehensive basic hospital and major medical health insurance with 75% coverage by employer.
- Dental and Vision coverage options
Staff Positions
Education Department Coordinator
The Education Department Coordinator plays a central role in supporting the daily operation of a highly collaborative Education Department, specifically the Community Partnerships programming. This position blends a focus on operational processes, external communication relevant to partner administration, and internal communication with WCM teaching artists.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Hold to WCM’s mission and values of Excellence, Inclusion, Empathy, and Integrity.
- Serve as a primary point of contact with Community Partnership organizations regarding faculty teaching schedules.
- Alongside the Education Team, assist in the coordination of faculty placement at Community Partnership sites.
- Lead record creation and record maintenance for Community Partnership sites, including the creation of Summary of Vendor Services (SVS) Agreements, site contracts, and faculty teaching schedules.
- Maintain and/or create Community Partnership impact and capacity reports in collaboration with the WCM Development Team.
- Alongside the Education Team, maintain faculty communication channels, such as the weekly feedback form or Education Department weekly digest, and address or route requests for assistance to relevant staff or faculty.
- Assist the Choral/General Music Coordinator and Director of Education in connecting faculty to resources and training to assist their work at Community Partnership sites.
- Manage placements, substitutions, and performance opportunities for WCM programs at Community Partnership sites and for Outreach and Recruitment events.
- Serve as an on-site administrative presence for Summer Music Exploration Camps.
- Assist the Education Team with new teacher recruitment initiatives and Community Partnerships professional development and training sessions.
- Manage Instrument Inventory for Community Partnerships.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- This position requires in-person work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Reliable transportation and valid Driver’s License
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