AY Ensemble Student Manager - Chamber Singers (WS-ST3)

Socket.dev; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN invites applications for Ensemble Student Manager - Chamber Singers. The role supports the ensemble conductor with rehearsal and concert logistics.

The position is a student employee (non-exempt) with a wage of $12.00–$13.00 per hour, requiring physical ability for lifting up to 20 lbs and the ability to work on campus. Department: Music. You will coordinate chairs for rehearsals, assist with dress rehearsals and performances, manage communications with staff

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stage configurations
• Scheduling practices for stage set-ups, rehearsals, and performances

Responsibilities

• Set chairs as needed for weekly rehearsals
• Assist conductor with logistics for dress rehearsals and performances
• Assist with off-campus dress rehearsal logistics
• Manage communications with Music Department staff, conductor, and ensemble members

Skills

Detail orientation

Communication

Critical thinking

Leadership

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Ensemble Student Manager - Chamber Singers (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: n/a

Department Name: Music Department

Unit Number (5 digits): 11230

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Director of Chamber Singers

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

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

To assist Chamber Singers ensemble conductor with rehearsal and concert logistics.

Transferable Skills:

• Career and Self-Development: Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, and networking to build relationships within and without Chamber Singers. Develop detail orientation


• Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with the conductor and members of Chamber Singers.


• Critical Thinking: Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. Enhance abilities to anticipate problems and troubleshoots problems as appropriate. Grow detail orientation skills.


• Community and Belonging: Develop and sustain an inclusive, culturally-competent community where all Chamber Singers members, regardless of identity, can thrive, flourish, and succeed.


• Leadership: Recognize and capitalize on personal and ensemble strengths to achieve organizational goals.


• Professionalism: Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.


• Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set chairs as needed for weekly rehearsals


• Work with conductor on logistics for dress rehearsals and performances


• Work with conductor on logistics for off-campus dress rehearsals and performances


• Manage communication with Music Department staff, conductor, and ensemble members.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Knowledge of stage configurations


• Knowledge of scheduling practices for stage set-ups and tear-downs, rehearsals, and performances

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, stooping, grasping/handling, and lifting objects up to 20 lbs to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise and rare exposure to heights or cramped quarters to perform the 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.