Accompanist, Music (Part Time) Job at Laramie County Community College in Cheyen

Overview

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.

Job Summary: Core responsibilities of this position include:

The Music Accompanist position serves as an Education Support Staff for the music department with primary responsibilities serving as an accompanist to the choirs, student performances, and private lesson instruction. This position is part time and non-benefitted.

Laramie County Community College is dedicated to student success and aspires to develop a world-class community college. Faculty and support staff work in alignment with the College’s mission, vision, and values to continuously improve as professional educators and experts in their field and are supported by the Faculty Academy within the Center for Teaching & Learning.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

Start Date: Position is open until filled.

Compensation: $24.94/hr.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: This position is Non-Exempt, i.e., is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned.

• Regularly attend scheduled rehearsals or lesson time to perform accompaniment duties.
• Attend all scheduled performances in appropriate attire.
• Perform at a high caliber that is reflective of the high LCCC music standard.
• Clearly communicate in a timely manner with faculty, students, and other support staff regarding collaboration on schedules, events, and department needs.
• Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student success.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret instructions in oral, written, or diagrammatical form.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate clearly with a variety of people.
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with people.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Ability to evaluate own performance and identify skills for development.
• Willingness and ability to travel off-site for performances.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Maintain appropriate composure and confidentiality with regard to sensitive information.
• Ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines.
• Variable work schedule may be required, including long work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Frequent movement around assigned work areas.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 35 pounds occasionally.

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated piano proficiency with excellent sight-reading skills.
• Experience in performing with groups in a wide variety of musical selections.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced music skills with 3-5 years of accompaniment experience.
• Experience performing in multiple musical genres and working with music students.
• Ability to lead vocal warm-ups and rehearse a choir sectional preferred.

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, genetic information, political affiliation, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.