Voice Specialist

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

Straz Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced Voice Specialist to join our team at Patel Conservatory. 

The Straz Center's Patel Conservatory provides the finest performing arts training in an inspirational setting, outreach programs that inspire thousands of students in need and a plethora of educational performances and events that enrich the entire community. The award-winning, nationally recognized, and fully accredited Patel Conservatory offers a multitude of performing arts classes in dance, theater and music for students of all ages and experience levels.

Located in downtown Tampa, the 335,000 square-foot Straz Center, one of the largest performing arts complexes in the country, offers a team-based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our full-time employees with a strong benefits package including options for health/dental, vision, etc., discounted downtown parking, food and show discounts, plus a generous 403(b) plan and up to 27 days of PTO/Holidays per year.

Position Summary: The Voice Specialist is responsible for teaching music classes, ensembles, and lessons in the area of voice at the Patel Conservatory throughout our school year and summer sessions. The position provides support for the artistic and administrative staff, as well as works with parents and volunteers to achieve artistic and financial program objectives. Support includes scheduling, recruiting, marketing, and other duties as necessary and assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Teaches music classes that include, but are not limited to, Vocal Arts choirs and ensembles, Voice Class, Diction, and other classes in area of expertise.
• Teaches private lessons (limited to five hours per week), as needed, in area of expertise.
• Teaches Choral Intensive, A-Cappella Workshop, Opera Workshop, and other summer camps and classes in area of expertise
• Schedules student auditions and class/ensemble placements and communicates this information to teachers, students, and parents.
• Coordinates with Music Department Chair, Education Programs Manager, and other departments to recruit and provide community outreach services for the Conservatory, as assigned.
• Maintains consistency in music programs policies as they relate to overall Conservatory policies and procedures.
• Serves as a coach, conductor, or audition judge, as needed, in area of expertise.
• Oversees the vocal music library, including organizing and cataloging music.
• Supports all education programs, classes, and special events as requested.
• Attends specified evening and weekend performances and rehearsals as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Other:

• Attends mandatory teacher training and facility meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Extensive experience in music education, business, and production practices.
• Knowledge and demonstrated practice of effective classroom management strategies to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Experience with successfully recruiting and retaining music students.
• Collaborative teaming skills with children, parents, educators, administrators, and artists.
• Experience with building music curriculum and programs.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to pass a level 2 fingerprint screening.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in vocal music education required, Master's degree preferred.
• Significant teaching experience required.

Certifications / Licenses:

• N/A

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and use the telephone. The employee is frequently required to traverse, move, reach, and communicate.
• The nature of this job requires the employee to work on-site as a regular work routine.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel: Little travel is expected for this position.

As a condition of employment and in compliance with Florida House Bill 531 , the candidate(s) selected for this position are required to complete a Level 2 background screening through FLClearinghouse . Please use the following link to view more about the required screening: Failure to complete the screening or meet the requirements may result in disqualification from consideration.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. A ll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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