Facilities Coordinator & Event Support (part-time)

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at Powell Hall is seeking a Facilities Coordinator & Event Support to assist the Facilities team with day-to-day operations, safety, vendor oversight, and event support during the season.

The role is approximately 15-20 hours per week and is seasonal/temporary, with compensation of $20.00–$24.00 per hour. You will be the primary contact for safety, respond to alarms, outages, and coordinate with vendors and staff to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for

Responsibilities

• Safety & Emergency Response: Maintain understanding of Powell Hall's emergency procedures; act as contact during alarms, outages, or medical emergencies; investigate alarms and escalate as needed.
• Event Support: Serve as the primary facilities point-of-contact for public performances and rehearsals; manage lobby lighting and monitor HVAC for performer and patron comfort.
• Vendor Oversight: Supervise 3rd-party custodial and security staff during shifts to ensure scope-of-work compliance and responsiveness to service requests.
• Facility Maintenance: Perform routine walk-throughs to identify immediate safety or aesthetic issues; address exterior upkeep including weeds and trash removal.
• Administrative & Technical Support: Respond to urgent facility needs or equipment malfunctions using basic tools or coordinating with the Facilities Engineer; use templates to generate schedules and event documents.
• Collaboration: Maintain a positive work atmosphere with musicians, guest artists, and staff.

Job description

REPORTS TO: Facilities Director
DURATION:Approximately September to July (seasonal/temporary)
COMPENSATION: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY: In conjunction with the Facilities team, the Facilities Coordinator & Event Support candidate ensures the smooth, day-to-day operational support of historic Powell Hall and the Jack C. Taylor Music Center. This pivotal role will work approximately 15-20 hours per week and focuses on immediate "boots-on-the-ground" needs, serving as a primary point of contact for safety, vendor oversight, and event support. The goal is to maintain a high standard of safety and comfort for all SLSO constituencies, including patrons, musicians, and staff.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Safety & Emergency Response: Maintain a thorough understanding of Powell Hall's emergency evacuation and "shelter-in-place" procedures. Act as a key point of contact during fire alarms, power outages, or medical emergencies, investigating alarms and taking immediate corrective action or escalating as required.
• Event Support: Serve as the primary facilities point-of-person for public performances and rehearsals. This includes managing lobby lighting and monitoring HVAC systems to ensure optimum performer and patron comfort.
• Vendor Oversight: Supervise 3rd-party custodial and security staff during shifts to ensure scope-of-work compliance and responsiveness to immediate service requests.
• Facility Maintenance: Perform routine "walk-throughs" to identify and address immediate safety or aesthetic issues. Manage basic exterior upkeep, including weeding and trash removal, to ensure a positive first impression.
• Administrative & Technical Support: Respond to urgent facility needs or equipment malfunctions (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) using basic tools or coordinating with the Facilities Engineer. Use existing templates to generate schedules, check requests, and event documents.
• Collaboration: Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that enhances collaboration with musicians, guest artists, and staff.