Garth Newel Music Center
Administrative Coordinator
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Now Hiring!
Learn more about exciting job openings and new position announcements at Garth Newel Music Center.
View PDF
Apply Now
Administrative Coordinator
Location
Garth Newel Music Center; 403 Garth Newel Lane, Hot Springs, VA 24445
Schedule
This position is generally a Monday-Friday 9-5 office position but will require some evenings and weekends based on the needs of the organization.
Compensation
Starting pay is $18-$21 per hour. Garth Newel Music Center provides extraordinary benefits to employees, including no-premium health insurance, no premium vision and dental insurance, retirement benefits, and generous flexible paid time off. Benefits and salary are commensurate with relevant experience.
Summary
Coordinates, oversees, and/or performs a wide variety of administrative, secretarial, and program support activities on behalf of the Executive Director, Operations Manager and Program Staff. The Coordinator is the main point of contact for patrons, donors and volunteers. Customer service skills are an absolute necessity. Serves as primary point of operational and administrative contact for internal and external constituencies, often on complex and confidential issues. Coordinates the provision of office and staff support services to the organization, and oversees and/or participates in the coordination, supervision, and completion of special projects and/or events. This position is generally a Monday-Friday 9-5 office position but will require some evenings and weekends based on the needs of the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides confidential secretarial and administrative support for the principal administrators and program staff which may include managing the schedule/calendar, making travel arrangements, screening and handling telephone communications, greeting and directing visitors, and dealing with administrative problems and inquiries as appropriate.
- Serves as a primary point of direct administrative contact and liaison with other offices, individuals, and external institutions and agencies on a range of specified issues; organizes and facilitates meetings, conferences, and other special events, as required.
- Gathers, enters, and/or updates data to maintain patron records and databases, as appropriate; establishes and maintains files and records for the office.
- Provides excellent customer experience with ticket sales and room reservations.
- Assists with project development and planning to ensure more efficient service and organization of the office.
- Composes and prepares written documentation and correspondence for the office; screens and evaluates incoming and outgoing correspondence and prepares responses as appropriate.
- Assists in the coordination, and completion of special projects as appropriate.
- Coordinates and oversees the day-to-day management of supplies, and equipment, as appropriate, to include maintenance, inventory management, logistics, security, and related activities.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Adjust schedule and assist with concert and fundraising events as needed.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements, Preferences
- High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement is preferred. Degree completion may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
- Excellent customer service skills are essential for this position.
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Strong professional writing skills are a necessity for this position.
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
- Records maintenance skills.
- Information research skills.
- Database management skills.
- Word processing and/or data entry skills.
- Knowledge of office management principles and procedures.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
- Organizing and coordinating skills.
- Multi-tasking while being able to prioritize tasks effectively.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
- No or very limited physical effort required. May need to lift up to 30lbs
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Distinguishing Characteristics
- Position requires a) self-starter and independent thinker b) high degree of honesty, integrity and ethics; c) ability to predict and coordinate tasks based on the operational calendar; d) willingness to pitch in to assist in areas which may be outside primary job description; e) desire for personal and professional growth; f) flexibility and a focus on problem solving.
Application Process
Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter and updated CV along with 3 references to Heather Brinkley via email to: Heather@garthnewel.org Subject: Garth Newel Music Center Attn: Board Chair Gene Sullivan.
Or mail to: Garth Newel Music Center: Attn: Board Chair Gene Sullivan PO Box 240 | Warm Springs, VA | 24484
Applications Open until May 1, 2024
View PDF
Apply Now
Lead Instructor of the Highland County String Studio
Start Date
September 2024
Location
Highland Center ; 61 Highland Center Drive, Monterey, VA 24465
Schedule
Part-time to start, flexible schedule with the potential for growth to full-time depending on recruitment, vision, and teacher availability. Weekday afternoons/evenings (Monday-Friday). Occasional weekends as needed for student recitals, recruitment and community events.
Compensation
$40/ teaching hour to start
Summary
The Lead Instructor is responsible for instruction and basic management of the Highland County String Studio, a satellite location of the Allegheny Mountain String Project, located in the Highland Center in Monterey, VA. This position consists of teaching one-on-one lessons for string instruments; coordinating with the Highland Center regarding studio space as needed, programming and coordinating Highland County performances (minimum one per year), recruiting, and teaching small group classes as necessary. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of music education principles across violin, viola and cello (possibly bass); good planning and communication skills, ability to work independently, and a creative approach to teaching in a rural community. The successful candidate will demonstrate high potential for recruitment and building an outstanding program.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Music field preferred; teaching experience and certifications considered. Preference given to music education and with concentration in cello or viola.
- Experience: must demonstrate proficiency in applied and group instruction in violin, viola, and cello. Preference given to experience in string ensemble education.
- Demonstrate an understanding of diverse teaching methodologies, responsive to individual needs for students with different learning styles.
- Ability to Work at a high level of independence.
- Exhibit a positive and flexibility attitude to work in a rural environment- often working with less than ideal conditions; creativity and interest to work with what is at hand to create an entity greater than the sum of its parts.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
To Apply
Application Process will close on May 1, 2024
Send Resume and Bio along with cover letter explaining why this position appeals to you as well as a personal statement of teaching philosophy to Jaime McArdle, AMSP Program Director at: jaime@GarthNewel.org
For question about the application process contact Jaime McArdle or call Garth Newel Music Center at 540-839-5018.
Responsibilities
- Reports to Program Director (PD) of the Allegheny Mountain String Project.
- Maintain the Physical Space Highland County String Studio Space in the Highland Center and coordinate its use. Work with the PD to form a long term sustainable plan for the teaching space in Highland County.
- Recruit and maintain a studio teaching load in Highland County of a minimum of eight (8) students offering lessons on at least two days per week.
- This position may include opportunities to teach in specialized area of expertise in other AMSP locations including Garth Newel Music Center and Clifton Forge School of the Arts depending on demand for instruction.
- Teach 30 lessons per student throughout the school year excluding school holidays and weather cancellation days. Maintain a stable lesson schedule through the year.
- Program and coordinate, in partnership with PD and the Highland Center, the Spring Solo Recital for the Highland County String Studio.
- Oversee proper storage, maintenance and inventory of musical instruments, equipment, and materials needed for instruction.
- Determine and execute an appropriate performance and event schedule in conjunction with Highland County and local regional events.
- Coordinate, oversee, and attend, student performances, recruitment opportunities and other related AMSP program events.
- Required to engage with students in Highland County Community events and work to keep AMSP visible in the county.
- In conjunction with PD, seek and secure grant and private funding opportunities within the Highland County region.
Applications Open until May 1, 2024
View PDF
Apply Now
Associate Director for Patron Engagement
Application Deadline
September 15, 2024
Overview
The Garth Newel Music Center (GNMC) seeks a talented, pleasant, and energetic individual to serve in the newly created full-time position of Associate Director for Patron Engagement. Working alongside Executive Director Steve Wogaman and a deeply committed Board of Directors, the Associate Director for Patron Engagement will have primary responsibility for revenue creation across the full range of the patron engagement continuum: from establishing awareness through institutional and programmatic marketing; to encouraging attendance, volunteer participation, and initial giving; to the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of generous annual and major gift support, grants and sponsorships, and planned giving
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location