Orchestra Logistics & Stage Manager (Student)

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

Job summary

St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN seeks a Philharmonia Student Manager to assist with rehearsal and concert logistics on a one-year, student-employee basis.

The role includes setting up chairs, stands, and instruments, coordinating on-campus and off-campus dress rehearsals, and ensuring smooth communication between staff, conductor, and ensemble members. The position requires leadership, knowledge of orchestral equipment and stage configurations, and a valid driver status for truck transfers.

Qualifications

• 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
• Ensemble management experience
• Must commit to one year position regardless of ensemble placement
• Preference given to students with three years of Philharmonia experience who intend to remain in St. Olaf Philharmonia for upcoming year

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

Job description

St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN seeks a Philharmonia Student Manager to assist with rehearsal and concert logistics on a one-year, student-employee basis.

The role includes setting up chairs, stands, and instruments, coordinating on-campus and off-campus dress rehearsals, and ensuring smooth communication between staff, conductor, and ensemble members. The position requires leadership, knowledge of orchestral equipment and stage configurations, and a valid driver status for truck transfers.