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St Olaf College

St Olaf College is hiring: Music Organizations St. Olaf Choir Student Manager, I

St Olaf College, Northfield, MN, United States, 55057


Job Description

St. Olaf College Student Employee Job Description

Job Title: St. Olaf Choir 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 off-campus in multiple tour cities.

Department Name: Music Organizations

Unit Number (5 digits): 11751

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Director of College Relations for Music Organizations

Pay Rate (Check One) Standard Hourly Rate X Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

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

To assist the St. Olaf Choir with tour, rehearsal and concert logistics and to provide year-round leadership as a member of the St. Olaf Choir leadership team/officers.

Transferable Skills:
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization
  • Responsibility
  • Maturity
  • Anticipate and solve problems
  • Troubleshoot
  • Collaborate
  • Motivate

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Set daily rehearsals and assist as needed with concerts
  • Schedule and supervise student crews for on-campus dress rehearsals and performances
  • Meet with conductor and Director of Music Orgs for work direction and planning as needed
  • Supervise student crews for off-campus rehearsals and performances
  • Ensure all Choir equipment is properly stored, returned and tracked between concerts, maintaining a list of storage spaces and equipment.
  • Set and maintain a positive tone and spirit towards all work of the Choir; serve as a role model for other choir members.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
  • Membership in the St. Olaf Choir
  • Strong leadership skills demonstrated at all times, including positivity, encouragement of student crews, respect for colleagues and authority, flexibility, and problem solving.
  • Knowledge of choral repertoire and ensemble practices for the St. Olaf Choir
  • Knowledge of choral stage configurations
  • Knowledge of choral equipment and instruments
  • Knowledge of scheduling practices for St. Olaf Choir, truck loading and unloading transfers, stage set-ups and tear-downs, rehearsals, and performances
  • Knowledge of student crew organization
  • Active St. Olaf College Approved Driver
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs


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.