Music Lesson Coordinator - Part Time - Straz Center for the Performing Arts

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

We are searching for a Part Time Music Lesson Coordinator at the Patel Conservatory within the Straz Center for the Performing Arts! This position oversees the scheduling of Private Lessons and coordinates rehearsal and performance times for our Fall and Spring Private Lesson Recitals. This position will require approximately 10-15 hours over 3-4 days per week. The total number of hours each week will vary depending on departmental need, which fluctuates throughout the year.

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 Straz offers a team-based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our part time employees with discounts on food, shows and classes at the Patel Conservatory, plus a generous 403(b) plan.

Essential Functions:

• Collecting and updating instructors' schedules of availability.
• Fielding incoming Private Lesson Inquiries and replying in a timely manner.
• Scheduling lessons and reserving lesson spaces with the Operations department.
• Processing lesson registrations in ASAP, including billing.
• Scheduling Private Lesson students on one of three recitals each semester.
• Collecting titles and composers of works for the recital program.
• Collecting PDFs of piano accompaniment (where applicable).
• Scheduling accompaniment rehearsals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, Arts Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in administrative roles within a music or educational environment is preferred.
• Experience with scheduling software or databases and billing systems is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple schedules and coordinate logistics efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for responding to inquiries and interacting with instructors, students, and parents.
• Proficient in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and scheduling platforms.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in managing schedules and processing registrations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands:

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required remain in a stationary position and use the telephone. The employee is frequently required to traverse the facility or remain stationary; reach with hands and arms, communicate, and exchange information. The employee is occasionally required to operate office equipment and perform departmental essential functions.

• 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 to loud.

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. All 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.

Please visit our website at www.StrazCenter.org to learn more about the Straz Center.