St. Olaf Chapel Choir Student Manager en St. Olaf College

St. Olaf College Student Employee Job Description

Job Title: St. Olaf Chapel Choir Student Manager

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 occasionally off campus if run-out concerts are scheduled.

Department Name: Music Organizations

Unit Number (5 digits): 11230 (Music Dept.)

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Conductor/Coordinator of Music Organizations

Pay Rate: $11.75-12.75/hr

Pay is hourly. Estimated 1-5 hours per week, scheduled around rehearsals and concerts.

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

To provide year-round logistical support to the ensemble conductor and the Music Organizations office in the areas of rehearsal and concert management. 

Transferable Skills: 

• Initiative and motivation
• Problem solving, troubleshooting, and anticipation
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Organization
• Leadership
• Responsibility 
• Maturity
• Collaboration

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Set and maintain a positive tone and spirit towards all work of the choir
• Set up as needed for daily rehearsals and performances
• Reserve rooms as needed for sectionals 
• Assist with audition process and preparations as requested
• Manage beginning of year robe fittings and assignments
• Manage check-in and check-out of robes before/after performances
• Manage end-of-year robe inventory with Coordinator of Music organizations
• Assist with attendance and maintaining ensemble roster
• Assist with ensemble communication on behalf of conductor
• Meet with conductor and/or Music Orgs staff for work direction and planning as needed
• Read through and follow directions in work orders for concerts
• Ensure all choir equipment is properly stored, returned, and tracked between concerts
• Maintain discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive or confidential material

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

• Current or incoming member of St. Olaf Chapel Choir
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated at all times, including positivity, flexibility, and problem solving, respect for singers, faculty, and staff
• Knowledge of assigned choral repertoire and ensemble practices for the Chapel Choir
• Knowledge of choral stage configurations 
• Knowledge of choral equipment and instruments
• •Knowledge of scheduling practices for Chapel Choir

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.