KDIA Music Director

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 03 Mar 2023

Posting Details
Position Information


Classification Title Temporary Hourly
Employment Category Temporary
Is this an Hourly position? Yes
Work Hours/Week 25-28
Overtime Eligible? Yes
Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No
Description of Work Unit
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance seeks a part-time, non-student-hourly Music Director for the musical theatre summer camp, Kids Do It All.
Search Contact Email [email protected]
Position Summary
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance seeks a part-time, non-student-hourly Music Director for the summer program, Kids Do It All. Each week, the music director helps children ages 7-14 write 3 original songs for their original plays. At the end of the week, the MD also serves as accompanist for rehearsals and performances.
Position Minimum Qualifications
Experience working with children
Experience writing songs Accomplished pianist or musical accompanist through another instrument (ie. Guitar, keyboard, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working collaboratively with young people

Posting Details


Working Title KDIA Music Director
Posting Number 202300047T
Department School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Salary Range 25.00 - 30.00
Employee Benefits
Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/
Close Date 03/03/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload resume and your statement of summer availability  (via the “other” requirement). 
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Diversity Statement
Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Essential Job Duties


Job Duty Category Music Director
Duty/Responsibility
Monday – Wednesday: Take charge of the three “Music” rotation of the camp in the afternoons. This develops from a basic intro to music and an assessment of the group’s skills to an introduction to melody and song-building, plus assisting with writing lyrics to original songs. Compose music/lyrics that fit the playwrights’ themes of the children’s play. Each week the composer writes three songs, one for each age group ranging from 2nd & 3rd grade, 4th & 6th grade, and 6th, 7th & 8th grade. Help the playwright decide the best place to insert the song in the story’s progression. Attend daily staff meeting at the end of the work day. Song should be relatively finished by Wednesday evening. Hours are roughly 1:00pm-3:30pm plus 2-4 hours of individualized composition time.
Thursday – Teach children the song, complete with verses and chorus. Create recordings of accompaniment (or with children singing) for directors so they can rehearse throughout the next couple days. Hours are 9:50am – 2:00pm with a 1 hour lunch break.
Friday – Spend most of the day as accompanist, playing with the children as they put the full production together with tech. Give notes to kids and directors on execution of songs. Hours are 9:20am-3:15pm with a 30 minute lunch break and other 15 minute breaks.
Saturday – Accompany children in their dress rehearsal. Perform the three plays for friends and family. You will be introduced at some point during the performance, so wave and smile. Hours are 8:15am-11:30am.
An ideal candidate can work all or most of the weeks throughout the camp’s duration. The weeks are as follows:
  • Week #1- June 5-10
  • Week #2 – June 12-17
  • Week #3 at Spur Campus! – June 20-24 (no camp Monday, 6/19)
  • Week #4 – June 26-July 1
  • Weeks #5 – July 10-15
  • Week #6 – July 17-22
  • Week #7 – July 24-29
  • Week #8 – July 31-August 5
Percentage Of Time 100

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