Submit your CV/resume and cover letter to sinfonia@illinois.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled

Sinfonia da Camera seeks a detail-oriented and musically knowledgeable individual to serve as the Orchestra Librarian & Operations Assistant. This hybrid role ensures the accurate preparation and distribution of orchestral music while supporting the ensemble’s administrative and logistical operations. The successful candidate will play a vital behind-the-scenes role in the smooth execution of rehearsals and performances.

• Research and secure required editions and parts from appropriate sources (e.g., UIUC Music Library, publishers, rental agencies).  

• Inspect and inventory all incoming materials for completeness.

• Distribute music to string principals for marking, transfer markings to all string parts, and distribute music to full orchestra in a timely fashion. 

• Scan and distribute practice copies. 

• Attend all rehearsals and assist with set up and tear down as needed. 

• Collect music after performances, ensure parts are clean, re-catalog or re-package scores for return to publisher. 

• Assist with maintaining simple Excel spreadsheets, securing substitute orchestral personnel, editing advertising copy, document preparation, and other misc. duties as needed. 

• Assist with set up for special events, such as fundraisers, auditions, or meetings, as needed. 

• Ability to read music and understand musical markings, especially string bowings.

• Familiarity with rental, purchase, and public domain orchestral music sources. 

• Ability to work independently as well as coordinate with the Music Director, Executive Director, and all orchestral personnel.

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Music. 

• Substantial professional or educational experience in a classical musical ensemble.  

• Prior experience as a Music Librarian and/or string instrumentalist.

 $20-25 per hour, commensurate with experience. 

This part-time, hybrid role requires intensive work (30-40 hours) in preparation for a concert cycle. An additional 2-5 hours per week are required off-cycle.

Applicants should submit resume or CV and cover letter to Executive Director Elizabeth Churchya at sinfonia@illinois.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately; qualified applicants will interview with the Executive Director and may elect a start date in August or September 2025.