overview
The Omaha Conservatory proudly seeks faculty and staff committed to providing musical excellence for the students and families we serve.
Omaha Conservatory of Music is proud to claim an awesome Artist-Faculty and staff composed of driven, kind and compassionate people from all walks of life. We are united by our deep passion for music education and devoted to our vision of creating access to musical excellence for anyone. We eagerly encourage like-minded candidates to join our team and look forward to receiving your application! As an organization, we recognize the importance of inclusivity and are committed to seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
admin-assistant
Omaha Conservatory of Music is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to act as an Administrative Assistant and Stage Technician. We need someone who is energetic, personable and provides amazing customer service while achieving all the administrative duties assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- No experience is required. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
The position is a full-time permanent position. Current expected office hours are generally from 12:30p – 9:00p, Monday through Friday, occasional evening and weekend availability is required. Flexible scheduling is allowed. The employee should expect to participate in occasional programs, events and meetings that occur before or after office hours, and on the weekends.
Administrative Assistant Essential Duties:
- Welcome all visitors and provide favorable first impression
- Effectively communicate with all visitors, faculty and staff
- Be familiar with the full extent of OCM programs and be able to guide families toward opportunities that match their needs
- Maintain a safe, neat and clean environment in all areas of the front lobby, and common areas, ensure all restrooms are stocked with paper products
- Record and process payments received in-person and over the phone following all established internal control procedures
- Process and distribute mail
- Assist with active and upcoming classes and events; including but not limited to, set up and change over of spaces, appropriate signage, and any other duties required by each class or event
- Assist all Programming teams or other staff as requested
- Provide general assistance to Artist-Faculty as needed
- Manage room usage, including practice spaces and temporary room assignments
- Collaborate with the Administrative Manager and Facilities Manager to maintain and update various calendars and schedules
- Monitor reception email and process/forward inquiries appropriately following all current Admissions procedures
- Act as a liaison between the Conservatory and any rental organization and provide assistance as necessary
- Perform any tasks or duties assigned by the Administrative Manager
Stagehand and Stage/Media Technician Essential Duties:
- Collaborate with programming team member, Artist-Faculty, or renter to set up the performance spaces and required rooms as needed
- Move all assets between storage facilities and required spaces as necessary
- Reconfigure any on stage assets or room assets during a concert or event as required
- Monitor off-stage and house doors for performers and speakers for efficient and seamless transitions, and minimal interruptions from house doors during events
- Run all audio, media and lighting during all events, concerts and events
- Ensure all public spaces; including restrooms, foyers, performance halls, and the stage are clean, trash free and all paper goods are stocked throughout all events
- Ensure all signs, banners, or placards are posted inside and around the building as necessary.
- Be or become proficient will all Conservatory audio, media, and lighting equipment and troubleshoot any issues as necessary
Start date: The start date immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
Salary: Starting at $15.50 per hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits include; health, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement, and others.
To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references to jobs@omahacm.org with “Administrative Manager” in the subject line. Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For additional information, contact Daniel Rooney, Administration and Finance Director at jobs@omahacm.org.
coffee-shop-barista
Omaha Conservatory of Music is seeking a passionate and creative individual to join our team as a Barista.
This position will prepare and serve high-quality foods and beverages, while providing excellent customer service to patrons.
Omaha Conservatory of Music is proud to claim a staff composed of driven, kind and compassionate people from all walks of life. We are united by our deep passion for music education and devoted to our mission of creating access to musical excellence for anyone. The Gig, our coffee shop, is an integral part of the Conservatory community – acting as a space for students, families and people who aren’t already familiar with our organization to gather and socialize. Excellent benefit and salary opportunities available. We eagerly encourage like-minded candidates to join our team and look forward to receiving your application!
Preferred Qualifications:
A love of coffee, music, and customers. 16-year-old minimum.
Salary: $13/hr starting rate, plus tips. Employee discounts at the coffee shop and to Omaha Conservatory of Music programs are available.
To apply: Send resume to jobs@omahacm.org with “Barista” in the subject line.
Application deadline: screening begins immediately and continue until positions are filled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers who enter Omaha Conservatory of Music
- Prepare and serve coffee, tea and other drinks to meet all quality standards
- Prepare and serve food items that meet all quality standards and food regulations
- Properly handle and maintain all equipment
- Respond to orders, questions, concerns and complaints in a polite and efficient manner
- Accurately handle cash and credit card payments, following appropriate cash-handling procedures
- Serve customer quickly and efficiently
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all the menu offerings
- Ensure the coffee shop seating area and patio are maintained in a clean and orderly manner
- Observe relevant health and safety standards
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- From time to time, there may be additional tasks that could be requested, such as filling in for Administrative Assistants, Stage Technicians, or Stage Hands. This would require training in any applicable field and will be provided as necessary
- Any other duties as assigned by the Coffee Shop Manager
American With Disabilities Requirements
- This position will need to be able to stand for long periods of time, and stay in an upright position without taking more than three steps. Must be able to work with one or two hands. Will need to be able to raise, lower, and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the day.
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can trend to loud at times
- Usual restaurant working conditions
community-coordinator
The Community Programming Coordinator (CPC) will report to and partner closely with the Educational Programming team to achieve the Omaha Conservatory of Music’s mission: Building musical community through education and performance to enrich lives. The CPC will assist the Community Engagement & Events Manager with tasks related to planning and execution of any partnership programming, special events both on- and off-site, festivals,and camps. Compensation based on experience and skills.
Duties include:
- Prepare materials for all parties involved with any partnership programming, special events both on- and off-site, festivals,and camps
- Communicate with students/families, Artist-Faculty, and Staff regarding any partnership programming, special events both on- and off-site, festivals, and camps
- Collect and organize data related to special events and community partnerships
- Provide staffing support for any partnership programming, special events both on- and off-site, festivals,and camps
- Work closely with the Community Engagement & Events Manager and with all staff to coordinate excellent quality in the execution of OCoM programming
- Assist other areas of the Programming team as necessary and directed by the Community Engagement & Events Manager
- Other duties as assigned by the Community Engagement & Events Manager
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Music, Education, Nonprofit or Arts Administration, or similar degree or equivalent experience
- Arts administration or coordinator experience a plus
- Fluency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and various other computer and web based applications
- Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
- Background in music, classical music, and/or musical theater is a plus
Salary: varied, 20 hrs/wk Monday through Friday and varied weekends, $16.50-$19.50 per-hour (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: This is a part-time position that is eligible for all part-time staff benefits as outlined in the Employee Handbook version 2022. Please refer to the handbook for a complete list.
American With Disabilities Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Usual office working conditions.
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally it can be loud.
Usual office working conditions
To apply: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references to jobs@omahacm.org with “Educational Programming Coordinator” in the subject line.
Application deadline: screenings begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Email to jobs@omahacm.org. No phone calls, please.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Conservatory is firmly committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. The Conservatory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy), creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state or federal law. The Conservatory makes employment decisions consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
The Conservatory has made a commitment to obtaining the best and highest qualified employees. We are constantly assessing and restructuring the recruiting and hiring process to comply with the Diversity Equity Inclusive and Acceptance strategies set forth by the Board of Directors and the DEIA Committee. All resumes will have identifying information removed from them to provide a blind application process. All interviews will have a minimum of two individuals to ensure impartiality is maintained. For more details, please contact the Human Resources department at HR@omahacm.org.
We are an E-Verify employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor H1-B or O Visa candidates.
oboe
Omaha Conservatory of Music is proud to claim an awesome Artist-Faculty and staff composed of driven, kind and compassionate people from all walks of life. We are united by our deep passion for music education and devoted to our mission of creating access to musical excellence for anyone. We eagerly encourage like-minded candidates to join our team and look forward to receiving your application!
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance or Music Education and 3 years of experience; a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with a current license is preferred; Master’s Degree is highly desirable.
Strong candidates will show an accomplished level of musicianship in their musical area, have a strong record of collaboratively working with teaching artists.
Salary: $45.25 per hour individual lesson instruction minimum commensurate with experience. Different rates are given for class teaching, accompanying, performance and specific programs. Additional information can be provided during the interview.
Application deadline: Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Duties:
Artist-Faculty:
- Provide weekly private lessons for students ages 8+
- Host biannual recitals for individual lesson students, either on or off-campus
- Instruct group classes in both in-school and after-school programs (if assigned)
- Attend faculty meeting and school events
- Maintain studio schedule and attendance records
- Timely and regular communication with studio families and staff
Start date: This position is for the 2023-2024 academic year, with an immediate start date. Start date can be flexible, but sooner is preferable. Position will remain open until filled.
Contact: Daniel Rooney, Administration and Finance Director
How to apply: Email cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to jobs@omahacm.org, subject line “Oboe Artist-Faculty.” Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Omaha Conservatory of Music is an equal opportunity employer. We are an E-Verify employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor H1-B or O Visa candidates.
percussion
Omaha Conservatory of Music is proud to claim an awesome Artist-Faculty and staff composed of driven, kind and compassionate people from all walks of life. We are united by our deep passion for music education and devoted to our mission of creating access to musical excellence for anyone. We eagerly encourage like-minded candidates to join our team and look forward to receiving your application!
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance or Music Education and 3 years of experience; a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with a current license is preferred; Master’s Degree is highly desirable.
Strong candidates will show an accomplished level of musicianship in their musical area, have a strong record of collaboratively working with teaching artists.
Salary: $45.25 per hour individual lesson instruction minimum commensurate with experience. Different rates are given for class teaching, accompanying, performance and specific programs. Additional information can be provided during the interview.
Application deadline: Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Duties:
Artist-Faculty:
- Provide weekly private lessons for students ages 8+
- Host biannual recitals for individual lesson students, either on or off-campus
- Instruct group classes in both in-school and after-school programs (if assigned)
- Attend faculty meeting and school events
- Maintain studio schedule and attendance records
- Timely and regular communication with studio families and staff
Start date: This position is for the 2023-2024 academic year, with an immediate start date. Start date can be flexible, but sooner is preferable. Position will remain open until filled.
Contact: Daniel Rooney, Administration and Finance Director
How to apply: Email cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to jobs@omahacm.org, subject line “Percussion Artist-Faculty.” Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Omaha Conservatory of Music is an equal opportunity employer. We are an E-Verify employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor H1-B or O Visa candidates.
trumpet
Omaha Conservatory of Music is proud to claim an awesome Artist-Faculty and staff composed of driven, kind and compassionate people from all walks of life. We are united by our deep passion for music education and devoted to our mission of creating access to musical excellence for anyone. We eagerly encourage like-minded candidates to join our team and look forward to receiving your application!
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance or Music Education and 3 years of experience; a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with a current license is preferred; Master’s Degree is highly desirable.
Strong candidates will show an accomplished level of musicianship in their musical area, have a strong record of collaboratively working with teaching artists.
Salary: $45.25 per hour individual lesson instruction minimum commensurate with experience. Different rates are given for class teaching, accompanying, performance and specific programs. Additional information can be provided during the interview.
Application deadline: Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Duties:
Artist-Faculty:
- Provide weekly private lessons for students ages 8+
- Host biannual recitals for individual lesson students, either on or off-campus
- Instruct group classes in both in-school and after-school programs (if assigned)
- Attend faculty meeting and school events
- Maintain studio schedule and attendance records
- Timely and regular communication with studio families and staff
Start date: This position is for the 2023-2024 academic year, with an immediate start date. Start date can be flexible, but sooner is preferable. Position will remain open until filled.
Contact: Daniel Rooney, Administration and Finance Director
How to apply: Email cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to jobs@omahacm.org, subject line “Trumpet Artist-Faculty.” Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Omaha Conservatory of Music is an equal opportunity employer. We are an E-Verify employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor H1-B or O Visa candidates.
sprouts-teachers-assistants
String Sprouts students practice violin before their Sprouting Up ceremony
Seeking motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic strings teachers for the groundbreaking String Sprouts program.
Teachers will need to be proficient on the violin, excellent at working with young (pre-K) children, and have significant musical and/or educational training. Responsibilities include: teaching students with a positive attitude, following the provided curriculum, and monitoring your classroom administrative and equipment needs.
Minimum of Masters degree and/or four years related experience in areas of responsibility preferred. Qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume with references to Candace Jorgensen, Director of Education & Community Engagement, Omaha Conservatory of Music, 7023 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132.
Email to jobs@omahacm.org. No phone calls, please.
tots-teacher
Tuneful Tots is looking for teachers that are excited to work with young children and their families to learn valuable life skills through music education. To find out more about Tuneful Tots, visit our website omahacm.org/classes/tuneful-tots/
Assistant Teachers must enjoy working with babies and children ages 0-4 and their adults. They are expected to interact with families with a positive attitude and provide valuable support to lead teachers before, during, and after class time.
Duties include:
- Assisting lead teachers with any room set-up or preparation and clean up (arriving 15 minutes before class and staying a reasonable amount of time afterwards)
- Greeting families when they arrive for class and making connections at the end of class
- Handing class materials/instruments to the lead teacher and families for each activity
- Modeling proper participation in all class activities
- Assisting students/parents with activities (i.e. playing the xylophone)
- Refocusing students/guiding parents – light classroom management
- Leading class activities as assigned by the lead teacher (i.e. reading a book, leading movement with shakers/scarves)
- Communicating with lead teachers and program administration regarding absences, substitutes, or other pertinent information
- Any other duties assigned by lead teachers or program administration
Minimum Qualifications:
- 18 years of age minimum
- 1+ year(s) of teaching experience
- Must be able to sing in tune and keep a steady beat
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in music education or early childhood education
- Knowledge or training in the Suzuki Method
- String Sprouts training
- Excellent communication skills & reliable workplace attendance
Assistant teaching assignments contingent upon:
- Completion of Tuneful Tots Assistant Teacher Training at the Omaha Conservatory of Music
- Must study the songs and rhymes of the SECE curriculum and be prepared to perform them during training and lead activities in demonstration classes.
- Assistant Teachers must have consistent availability throughout the 24 weeks of classes in order to be assigned to a specific class(es). Substitute assistants may have rotating availability, but it is not preferred.
Salary: $15-30 per-hour (commensurate with experience); Benefits may apply.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.
American With Disabilities Requirements: This position will need to be able to move every few minutes between standing, sitting on the floor, and moving around the room. Must be able to work with one or two hands. Will need to be able to raise, lower, and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the class.
To apply: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references to jobs@omahacm.org with “Tuneful Tots Assistant Teacher” in the subject line.
Application deadline: screenings begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Email application to jobs@omahacm.org. No phone calls, please.
anti-discrimination
The Conservatory is firmly committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. The Conservatory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy), creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state or federal law. The Conservatory makes employment decisions consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We are an E-Verify employer, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor H1-B Visa candidates.
