Gilmore Fellows Transportation Coordinator

Position Description

The Gilmore Festival Fellows Transportation Coordinator is responsible for scheduling, driving, and providing logistical support for the 12 Gilmore Festival Fellows during their residency in Kalamazoo from May 1–10, 2026. Transportation will primarily be concentrated in the areas of downtown Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University’s School of Music.

The Gilmore Fellows Transportation Coordinator will work directly with the Director of Education and the Education Manager to create a transportation schedule for the Gilmore Festival Fellowship. The coordinator will then be responsible for executing the plan, and responding to the needs of the Fellows during their stay.

About The GilmoreThe mission of The Gilmore is to nurture and celebrate a passion for piano music. 

The Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival (The Gilmore) promotes and develops world-class musical experiences through its Gilmore Artist Awards; Larry J. Bell Jazz Awards; an annual 10-day music festival featuring the most accomplished international pianists; outstanding piano education and community engagement programs, and the commissioning of new music for the piano.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION: 

• Excellent verbal, written, and texting communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• Daily availability from April 30 – May 11, 2026.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
• Familiarity with downtown Kalamazoo and WMU’s campus.
• Experience creating and communicating schedules using Google tools.

PREFERRED SOFTWARE AND SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, with an emphasis on Google Sheets, Google Calendar, and data management.
• Familiarity with WhatsApp.
• Secondary languages.
• Musical knowledge and familiarity with classical and jazz music.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all of the qualifications, but are passionate about the position, please apply anyway. The Gilmore is committed to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace – so if you’re excited about this opportunity, we hope you’ll consider submitting your application. 

Pay Range and Hourly Requirements

This is an hourly part-time position, with pay commensurate with experience and skill, starting between $22.00 to $25.00 per hour.

The hourly commitment is as follows:

January 2026: 2–5 hours per week (part-time).

April 2026: 5–10 hours per week (part-time).

April 30 – May 11, 2026 (Festival Dates): Daily commitment required, with potential for overtime.

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter to:

Adam Schumaker, Director of Education: [email protected]

At The Gilmore, we value all employees as unique individuals and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to us. We have a strict non-discrimination policy and we believe everyone should be treated equally and equitably, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage qualified candidates who fall within these categories to apply for employment.