Orchestral Stage Manager – Student Lead

St. Olaf College; Northfield (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Olaf College is seeking a dedicated St. Olaf Philharmonia Assistant Student Manager to support logistics during rehearsals and concerts on campus in Northfield, MN.

You will help prepare chairs, stands, and instruments and coordinate student crews for both on-campus and off-campus performances. Under the Philharmonia Student Manager and the Associate Director of Music Organizations, this role requires strong leadership, knowledge of orchestral setups, and the ability to anticipate and

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
• Must commit to one year position regardless of ensemble placement
• Preference given to students who are interested in serving in ensemble leadership for 2-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Set chairs, stands, and instruments for weekly rehearsals
• Assist Philharmonia Student Manager with coordinating student crews for on-campus dress rehearsals and performances
• Assist Philharmonia Student Manager with coordinating student crews for off-campus dress rehearsals and performances
• Drive the college-owned truck for on-campus performances

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organization

Responsibility

Anticipate problems

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Motivate

Job description

St. Olaf College is seeking a dedicated St. Olaf Philharmonia Assistant Student Manager to support logistics during rehearsals and concerts on campus in Northfield, MN.

You will help prepare chairs, stands, and instruments and coordinate student crews for both on-campus and off-campus performances. Under the Philharmonia Student Manager and the Associate Director of Music Organizations, this role requires strong leadership, knowledge of orchestral setups, and the ability to anticipate and