PCC Assistant Accompanist

At Palatine Park District, we are all about our Community. Entertaining recreation programs, beautiful parks, and facility fun creates the Park and Rec Life. A career with the Palatine Park District is so much more than just a job, it is choosing to live the Parks and Rec life. It’s about being a positive influence on your community, growing as a person, and the friendships you’ll make with your fellow staff members.

The Palatine Children's Chorus is for children ages 4-18 who love to sing! Our singers from throughout the northwest suburbs enjoy a variety of musical experiences in the Sing With Me (ages 4-5), Do Re Mi (ages 6-7), Treble (ages 8+), Intermezzo, Concert and Honors Choirs. The Chorus safely nurtures children's voices, introduces all age groups to a variety of music and offers each level appropriate, safe vocal instruction and music education. Our traveling choirs have performed all around the United States and overseas at New York's famed Carnegie Hall, the renowned Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Montreal, Quebec, Wales, Austria, Venice, Spain and more. They have also performed for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox and Joffrey Ballet.

Position Summary

The Assistant Accompanist's primary role is to provide piano accompaniment for the Palatine Children's Chorus (PCC) Do Re Mi and Treble choirs. During July, the Accompanist will also assist at PCC's summer camp, "Singin' in the Sun," which meets July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., and July 18 from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for the concert. Applicants must enjoy working with elementary age children and be available on Wednesday evenings during the school year with occasional extra days for additional rehearsals. The time commitment is approximately four (4) hours per week on Wednesday evenings (with paid additional practice hours at home), with more hours the week before concerts.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong background in piano accompaniment with knowledge of historical practices required
• Enjoy working with young singers
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Artistic Director and administrative staff
  
  
  

Benefits & Wages

• Seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual and discount on family)
• Fitness Center membership (individual and discount on family)
• Access to in-house complimentary programs
• Discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course
• Discounts at Cutting Hall
• Dog park pass
• Free open gym/turf and walking track
  
  
  

The pay rate for this position starts at $18/hour, with compensation for practice hours.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, come join us and Live the Parks & Rec Life!