Founded in 1983, the Avanti!chamber orchestra is a renowned and respected ensemble made up of some of the country’s leading musicians, known for its open-minded repertoire. In addition to our winter concert series, commissioned concerts and concerts abroad, we produce the annual Suvisoitto festival in Porvoo. Avant’s artistic director is clarinetist Kari Kriikku.
Avanti! is looking for a skilled and experienced person for an indefinite employment contract.
A PRODUCER who
is responsible for the practical concert production of Avant concerts and the Suvisoitto Festival, for the score and music acquisition for productions, as well as for the scheduling, organisation and development of the rehearsal space. The Producer will contribute to the development of the orchestra’s activities, working alongside the Executive Director.
To perform your duties successfully, you must
- initiative and strong organisational skills
- good oral and written Finnish and English language skills, other language skills would be an advantage
- good digital skills
- previous experience in similar tasks
- a good knowledge of music, music life and music organisations
- the ability to learn and a “can do” attitude
- the fearlessness to take on practical tasks
- good interpersonal and communication skills
- the ability to cope with pressure and a sense of humour, working irregular hours on a regular basis
In-depth knowledge of classical music, financial and marketing communication skills and/or an appropriate university degree would be an advantage.
The job will start in August or September 2019, on a part-time contract (60%) and is valid until further notice. Exceptionally, for the period 1.10.2019 – 30.9.2020, the working hours will be 80-100% by contract and this will be recorded in the employment contract. If funding permits, the 80% working time may also be extended from 1.10.2020 by mutual agreement. The employment contract will include a probationary period of 6 months. Salary will be negotiated according to experience and education, we follow the collective agreement of the Taku Association.
Free application by 24:00 on Saturday 29 June 2019 to [email protected].
Inquiries Thu 20.6. at 10.30-12, Tue 25.6. at 14.30-16 and Wed 26.6. at 10.30-12 Executive Director Annika Mustonen, tel. 050 5810409.
Interviews will be held on 3-4 July 2019. Even if the interview date is not convenient, please apply anyway and indicate the scheduling obstacle in your application.
