At a Glance
- Tasks: Support music rehearsals, engage with members, and help create a welcoming environment.
- Company: Join Misfits Music Institute, a charity promoting inclusive music-making in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for additional training.
- Other info: Ideal for those who love music and want to make a difference in the LGBTQ+ community.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant community and help others find joy in music.
- Qualifications: Professional singing experience, strong organisational skills, and a passion for inclusivity.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 20 £ per hour.
Queerly Musical Collective (QMC) is a combined community ensemble (featuring orchestral musicians and singers) tailored to adults as part of the LGBTQ+ Community of all abilities. Open to players of all instruments and singers, our members meet every Monday during Birmingham school term times to learn music from musicales throughout the ages in a fun, supportive environment. The group is best suited to those who can read music notation, or who are willing to learn! For us, it’s all about the joy of making music together!
As the Assistant Music Leader, you are the engine that keeps the music playing! You’ll work alongside our Music Leader to ensure every rehearsal runs like clockwork.
- Set the Room: Help arrange the space and get the technical equipment ready for the band.
- The Front of House: Be the first friendly face members see! You’ll greet people, hand out name labels, and manage the register.
- Member Subs: Handle quick and easy payments (cash and card) from our members using a simple smartphone app.
- Community Connector: Chat with our members, help new joiners settle in, and share feedback with our leadership team.
- Sing with members: During rehearsals, you will sing with our beginner singers, to help give them the confidence to take part. You’ll also offer extra support to those who are struggling and may occasionally lead vocal warm ups or small vocal sectional rehearsals.
Person Specification
- A professionally trained singer
- A confident sight reader
- An understanding of what is needed to effectively deliver arts, theatre or music-focused projects and events
- Strong organisational skills
- A personable and approachable individual, experienced in working with diverse communities and fostering inclusive relationships.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and relationship-building skills with a flexible, positive and people-centred approach.
- You’ll need to have sensitivity to LGBTQ issues
- You need to have the right to work in the UK as a freelancer and be responsible for paying your own Tax and National Insurance
- A willingness to undertake additional (paid) training for example safeguarding and health and safety
- Based in or near Kings Heath, Birmingham.
- Some foundational knowledge of orchestral instruments.
- Play an instrument to any level.
Freelance Assistant Music Leader (Singer Specialist) in Birmingham employer: Misfits Music
Misfits Music fosters a vibrant work culture that prioritizes inclusivity and creativity. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and opportunities to engage with the community through music. The organization is committed to supporting personal and professional development.
