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At present there are no vacant IDRS Volunteer or Staff positions but if you are interested in offering your services to the society we would like to hear from you.
Please write to Sarah Roper, IDRS President, roper@idrs.org
Volunteer Position
IDRS 2024 Conference Photography Assistants
Position Description:
The International Double Reed Society is seeking two Photography Assistants for the 2024 IDRS Conference, with duties in Flagstaff, Arizona from July 20-16, 2024. This is an in-person only position, with responsibility to document conference events. Photography Assistants will be compensated in the form of complimentary attendance to the full five day registration of the conference.
Key Responsibilities / Position Description and Work Distribution:
- Work closely with the IDRS Communications Coordinator
- Availability during IDRS Conference working hours:
– July 20-25, 2024
– 08:00-18:00 conference local time
- Photography: approx 95%, split shifts, 4-5 hours daily
- Archival: approx 5%, upload and organize each evening
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active IDRS Membership
- English language fluency
- Ability to stick to deadlines.
- Volunteers are responsible for providing their own camera. Cell phone cameras are acceptable, providing samples included in the application demonstrate the phone camera quality.
Application Materials & Process:
All applicants should submit a brief letter of interest, resume or listing of relevant experience, and a online folder containing samples of their live, candid photography to webmaster@idrs.org
Preference will be given to individuals submitting concert samples showing understanding of dim light photography.
Review of applications will start on Monday April 8 , 2024 and will stay open until the position is filled.
Volunteer Position
Copy Editor for The Double Reed
Position Description:
The International Double Reed Society is seeking a Copy Editor for The Double Reed journal.
This is a remote position, with responsibility to oversee the final edit of the entire contents of the journal in page proofs, immediately prior to going to press.
Key Responsibilities / Position Description and Work Distribution:
- Work closely with the IDRS journal editors and layout artist
- Responsible for drawing attention to obvious errors, typos, or inconsistencies according to the DR house style and established music style guides
- Ability to commit to start duties with the third issue of 2024, for a print deadline of September 1.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active IDRS Membership
- English language fluency
- A good eye for detail
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Fluency in word processing in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in copy editing
- Background in publication
- Some knowledge of other European languages (most important French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch)
Application Materials & Process:
All applicants should submit a brief letter of interest, resume or listing of relevant experience, to the Editors at publications@idrs.org.
Review of applications will start on Monday April 30, 2024 and will stay open until the position is filled.
About IDRS
IDRS was established in December 1971 for the following purposes:
- To encourage the performance of double reed literature.
- To encourage the improvement of instruments, reeds, and related materials.
- To encourage the composition and arranging of music for double reeds.
- To act as a resource for performers.
- To assist teachers and students of double reed instruments to attain a high standard of performance.
- To encourage cooperation and an exchange of ideas between the music industry and the Society.
The International Double Reed Society is committed to celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the worldwide double reed community through performance and educational opportunities, grants, and ensuring representation that reflects the richness of our multi-faceted membership.
There are no job openings at this time.