Music Planning Associate & Opera Librarian

PURPOSE: To operate and maintain the San Francisco Opera Music Library for the use and support of the company; to provide accurate production materials including scores, libretti, audio/visual resources, and source materials; to assist Music Planning Manager with supertitle operations, cuts, editions, and with any other means of support as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Under direction of the Music Planning Manager, assist with research pertaining to cuts, editions, and banda, as well as other music administration projects as needed.
• Under direction of the Music Planning Manager, create supertitle scripts and cueing scores.
• Undertake detailed score preparation and editing projects for company use.
• Coordinate Company keyboard needs.
• Oversee, maintain, and administer a growing music library collection, both physical and digital, including piano/vocal scores, art song collections, vocal excerpts, reference and research books, audio/visual materials, and supertitle scripts and cueing scores.
• Acquire, create, distribute, and track production materials for the company, including audio/visual materials, scores, and libretti of current and upcoming productions.
• Maintain a digital/online catalogue of all above-mentioned materials for use of the company.
• Work with Archives Department to maintain archival audio/video collection of SFO performances and rehearsals.
• Maintain stock of music-related office supplies such as score-quality paper and binding materials.
• Make audio/visual materials, including AppleTV units, available for artists and staff.
• Maintain library materials of all descriptions; repair and bind materials, re-file them each day; keep inventory.
• Assist company members and visiting artists in locating requested materials. Track materials taken out of the library.
• Work with Archives Department to continue digitizing SFO CDs, DVDs, study vocal scores, and library catalogue; including reel-to-reel, BETA, cassette and DAT audio recordings; libretti; word-for-word translations and other reference materials.
• Assist other departments with selection of musical clips.
• Serve as Supertitle Caller for up to 4 productions per year, for an additional per-service fee.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Handle calls and visits from staff and general public.
• Initiate and maintain professional relationships with other libraries and librarians for purposes of lending, borrowing and interlibrary loan agreements.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in music highly preferred, Master’s desirable, or other applicable work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three (3) years professional experience in the classical music field.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive knowledge of operatic literature essential.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in daily work.
• Basic working knowledge of Italian, French, and German (other languages and fluency desirable).
• Ability to read music with a base knowledge of music theory.
• Working familiarity with library-related and music fields desirable.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Sibelius music writing program for transposition requirements.
• Ability to utilize electric binder.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently; prioritize tasks; and exercise good judgment and initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with all staff in a professional, confidential and tactful manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.