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Employment Opportunities
We have two paid summer production positions available with the Lake Placid Sinfonietta. To apply send a letter of interest and resume to
executivedirector@LakePlacidSinfonietta.org
or to PO Box 1303, Lake Placid, NY 12946. General descriptions are below, and detailed position expectations are can be found by clicking the following buttons. Questions? You are welcome to call the Sinfonietta office at 518.523.2051
Summer Music Librarian
The person who takes this job will be successful if they are highly organized and are excited to work side-by-side with an outstanding group of professional musicians. The position can be structured as an internship on a case-by-case basis.
Skills Needed: The Music Librarian must be able to read music and scores with enough detail to prepare folders of music according to specific guidelines which will be provided. Fifteen folders of music will need to be prepared for each of the 21 musicians over the summer. Tasks involved can include printing and copying parts, preparing rental music for return, ensuring rehearsal marks and bowing instructions are consistent, and keeping the music library files in good order.
Location: Primarily in the orchestra offices in the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, may need to be present at some performances off-site.
Dates/ Time: Pre-Season: (prior to 7/3/24) several hours needed to prepare initial music folders for orchestra members. In-Season: (July 3 through August 11) Be present at all rehearsals Wed. through Sunday, at some performances, and be able to spend additional time as needed to prepare materials. Rehearsals are 11AM to 1:30 PM on Wednesdays, 10AM to 12:30PM Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 1PM to 3:30 PM on Sundays. Concerts are scheduled on Wednesdays, some Thursdays and four Sunday evenings, as well as Saturday July 20 and August 3. Mondays and Tuesdays are orchestra days off. Librarian preparation work aside from rehearsal or concert times can be done at the librarians discretion.
Summer Production Manager
The person who takes this job will be successful if they are committed to presenting amazing concert experiences for both audiences and the performing musicians. The best candidate will work independently, actively problem-solve, and be prepared for all the eventualities of live performance. The position can be structured as an internship on a case-by-case basis.
Skills needed: The Production Manager must have a valid driver’s license, be able to drive a small to mid-sized rental truck (U-Haul), have the ability to lift and move heavy equipment which includes percussion instruments and stage and sound equipment. The Production Manager is responsible for set up and break down for each of 32 rehearsals and 16 performances during the six weeks, and to be present and available for all of those sessions. An assistant will be provided at some concerts and it will be the Production Manager’s responsibility to supervise that person.
Location: Most rehearsals and six performances will take place at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, six concerts will be in a park in downtown Lake Placid, and there will be performances in Keene Valley, Tupper Lake, and Saranac Lake. Some rehearsals may be moved to a local church or school.
Dates/ Time: Pre-Season: (prior to 7/3/23) a few hours will be needed to become familiar with the venues and equipment. In-Season: (July 3 through August 11). The Production Manager must be present at all rehearsals and performances, and be able to spend adequate time to ensure that each rehearsal and performance is completely set up prior to start, and if needed broken down afterwards. Rehearsals are 11AM to 1:30 PM on Wednesdays, 10AM to 12:30PM Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 1PM to 3:30 PM on Sundays. Set up and break down time will be dependent on location. Evening concerts are scheduled on Wednesday, some Thursdays four Sunday evenings and Saturdays July 20 and August 3. Mondays and Tuesdays are days off.
INTERNSHIPS
The Lake Placid Sinfonietta always welcomes individuals who are interested in helping the organization through an internship. The existing summer positions above may be structured as internships with the option to add additional arts administration tasks to enhance the internship experience. We are able to work with college-level intership supervisors to provide any documentation that is necessary for crediting. If you have a skill you would like to share, or an idea you would like to work on, please contact the Sinfonietta office ((518) 523-2051) and we will be happy to talk to you.