Job Description

Job Title: St. Olaf Orchestra Student Manager (WS-ST3)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:

Student works on campus and off-campus in multiple tour cities.

Department Name: Music Organizations

Unit Number (5 digits): 11753

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Associate Director of Music Organizations

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

To assist the St. Olaf Orchestra with rehearsal and concert logistics and to provide year-round leadership as a member of the St. Olaf Orchestra Council.

Transferable Skills:

• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Responsibility
• Anticipate problems
• Troubleshooting
• Collaboration
• Motivate

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set chairs, stands, and instruments for weekly rehearsals
• Schedule and supervise student crews for on-campus dress rehearsals and performances
• Supervise student crews for off-campus dress rehearsals and performances
• Manage communication with Music Organizations staff, Music Department staff, conductor, and ensemble members
• Drive the college-owned truck for on-campus performances
• Assist with auditions as needed/directed by the conductor

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Strong leadership skills, including positivity, flexibility, and problem solving, respect for student colleagues, faculty, and staff
• Knowledge of orchestral stage configurations
• Knowledge of orchestral equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of scheduling practices for truck transfers, stage set-ups and tear-downs, rehearsals, and performances
• Knowledge of student crew organization
• Active St. Olaf College Approved Driver
• Must be a member of the St. Olaf Orchestra
• Preference given to students with three years of ensemble experience and with ensemble management experience

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, stooping, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., and driving to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise, extreme cold, and heights or cramped quarters to perform the essential functions, as well as rare exposure to respiratory factors, chemicals, vibrations, wet or humid conditions indoors, extreme heat, and proximity hazards. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.