IDRS Vacant Positions

Volunteer Position

Charitable Projects Coordinator

Position Description

The International Double Reed Society (IDRS) seeks a Charitable Projects Coordinator to organize and oversee our donation-based programs, including its Student Conference Scholarships (SCS), Sponsor-a-Product (SAP) and Sponsor-a-Member (SAM) programs, among others. The ideal candidate would be passionate about philanthropy with a compassionate understanding of how financial barriers impact the double reed community. This volunteer position will serve for a maximum of three renewable two-year terms to complete the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the biennial Student Conference Scholarship (advertising, application evaluation, score tabulation, travel and visa arrangements for recipients, distribution of funds)
• Coordinate the annual Sponsor-A-Product program (advertising, application evaluation, donation collection and distribution, etc.)
• Work with the Communications, Membership Coordinators, and Webmaster on website updates including the applications, online forms.
• Present regular reports to the IDRS Board of Directors
• Contribute an annual article to the IDRS journal
• Oversee and manage program budgets

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active IDRS Membership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational skills
• The ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others.
• The ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to use and share Google Docs

Preffered Qualifications:

• Experience with charitable organizations or projects
• Experience managing budgets
• Knowledge of foreign languages

Application Materials:

• Letter of interest and resume

Process

• Interested candidates must submit the above materials to the IDRS President, Jacqueline Wilson, wilson@idrs.org. Review of applications will start on October 1st, 2026 and will stay open until the position is filled. This is a voluntary position.

Volunteer Position

2028 Fernand Gillet-Hugo Fox International Competition for Bassoon Chairperson

Position Description

IDRS is seeking applicants for the 2028 and 2030 Fernand Gillet-Hugo Fox International Competition for Bassoon Chairperson. The position will begin January 2027 until December 2030. Competition Chairs and two Advisory Committee members are chosen by the IDRS Board of Directors.

This is a volunteer position. The 2028 and 2030 Fernand Gillet-Hugo Fox International Competition for Bassoon Chairperson will be compensated in the form of complimentary registration to the full five day conference. A travel and an accommodation stipend will be covered by IDRS for the days of the competition during the 2028 and 2030 conferences.

Key Responsibilities/ Position Description and Work Distribution:

• Select appropriate and diverse repertoire for the competition.
• Work closely with the Vice President and Competition Advisory Committee in recommending qualified preliminary and final round judges.
• Coordinate and manage online applications and judging portal on the Acceptd platform.
• Prepare competition announcements on the IDRS’ Webpage, eNewsletter, and IDRS Social Media platforms in collaboration with the IDRS Communications Coordinator.
• Organize all aspects of the competition’s final round with the competition chairs, Competition and Conference Coordinators and all relevant parties.
• Attend and oversee the competition final round during the 2028 and 2030 IDRS conferences.
• Help promote the competition in all appropriate platforms, including video interviews with finalists.
• Publish an article reporting on the competition in issue 3 of the Double Reed 2028 & 2030.
• Adhere to the Competition Chairperson Guidelines in full.
• Be timely in communication and execution of responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active IDRS Membership at the time of hiring.
• Professional experience as a bassoonist with deep knowledge of the bassoon repertoire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer software applications including Microsoft and Google Drive.
• Ability to stick to deadlines.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Previous experience with competitions is a plus, but not required.

Application Materials and Process:

In order to be considered for the position send a letter of interest and resume to wilson@idrs.org.

Review of applications will start on October 15, 2026 and will stay open until the position is filled.