Northwest HERC

Interlochen is where artists and educators come together to shape the future of the arts. We honor our legacy of innovation, offering a place where creativity thrives and individuals are empowered to explore their potential. Whether working independently or collaboratively, our community is built on passion and purpose, ensuring that everyone’s unique talents contribute to a greater artistic vision. We invite you to join us and help cultivate a world where artistry and education lead to lifelong growth and impact.

Interlochen Center for the Arts is looking to hire a Head of the Fennell Music Library. The Fennell Music Library serves the music program of two world-renowned programs, Interlochen Arts Camp and Interlochen Arts Academy. It includes extensive orchestral, band, choral, chamber music, jazz, scores, and recordings collections. The Head of the Fennell Music Library’s leadership is key to ensuring that the Fennell Music Library meets the individual and programmatic needs of the Interlochen Arts Camp and Interlochen Arts Academy.

Interactions with the library staff

• Builds meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Assists patrons in finding information.
• Provides a collection that reflects and anticipates patrons’ needs.
• Creates a welcoming atmosphere.

This position works closely with the Director of Libraries and other library staff members to provide these services to the ICA community.

Essential Duties:

• Provide direction and establish vision for the Fennell Music Library
• Coordinate with faculty from various arts divisions on programmatic needs for Academy and Camp
• Oversee the acquisition and preparation of parts and scores for Academy and Camp ensembles
• Manage the annual budget
• Supervise and evaluate year-round staff
• Hire, train, and supervise additional interns for each Camp season
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with faculty
• Oversee Music Library collections (scores, solo repertoire, audio materials, and music databases)
• Provide a high level of reference to students, faculty, and staff
• Create and teach library studio sessions
• Collaborate with the Director of Libraries and library staff on special projects dealing with outreach, programming, and other library initiatives
• Participate in school-wide committee/volunteer work as appropriate
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office and library environment with extensive internal and external stakeholder contact.

Education:

• ALA-accredited MLIS required
• Bachelor’s degree in music required; master’s degree preferred

Experience: 3-5 years of experience

• Experience working in a music library
• Experience working in an ensemble library
• Progressive managerial experience in a library
• Proficient in using music notation software (Sibelius, Dorico)
• Proficient in using and teaching music databases
• Knowledgeable in current copyright and licensing standards
• Understanding of both the current and future trends and practices in libraries

Equipment Familiarity:

• Google Drive Suite
• Music notation software (Sibelius, Dorico) - Required
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, Photoshop) - Required
• Koha
• Mac OS

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training: 

• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements as detailed in policy 12.HR.01 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks. 
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of ICA’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively
• Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories

For a complete job description and to apply, go to interlochen.org/careers or click on Click Here to Apply

Application Materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

About Interlochen Center for the Arts

Gifted young artists from all over the world come to Interlochen Arts Academy to turn their passion and potential into a purposeful future. As their trusted faculty, we work side by side with our students to help them refine their talents and develop the skills they need to become creators of successful, fulfilling lives. Because this is where raw aptitude is refined, elevated, and maximized. And we are the bridge between proficiency and mastery.Since 1928, Interlochen has offered an immersive arts experience that fosters a sense of closeness discovered only through a deep, shared appreciation. Generations of artists and arts enthusiasts have experienced the special and intangible magic that transpires on Interlochen's beautiful campus, nestled between two pristine lakes and surrounded by quiet pines in northwest Michigan. A true artist's retreat, Interlochen invites students grades 3-12, as well as adults of all ages, for once in a lifetime arts education programs designed to hone their skills and nurture their humanity. The depth and breadth of our offerings is unmatched. Our community transcends backgrounds and beliefs, borders and barriers: here, we are united through the unive...rsal language of the arts.Our umbrella organization, Interlochen Center for the Arts, encompasses six distinct program areas, each founded to propel arts education and engagement: Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen Online, Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen Presents, and Interlochen College of Creative Arts. For more information go to www.Interlochen.org/careers.

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