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(updated) Percussion Assistant Student Manager

St. Olaf College
Northfield, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 6 May 2025

About the role

Job Title: Percussion Assistant 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 off-campus in multiple tour cities.
Department Name: Music Organizations
Unit Number (5 digits): 11756
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  
Contact Person/Supervisor: Associate Director of Music Organizations
Pay Rate (Check One)      Entry-Level X Mid-Level     High-Level
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 
To assist with rehearsal and concert logistics for all percussion for the ensembles at St. Olaf.
 

Transferable Skills: 
Communication
Attention to Detail
Organization 
Responsibility 
Anticipate problems
Troubleshooting
Collaboration
Motivate

Duties and Responsibilities: 
Assist Percussion Student Manager with coordinating student crews for on-campus dress rehearsals and performances
Assist Percussion Student Manager with coordinating student crews for off-campus dress rehearsals and performances
Arrive on-campus early to prepare percussion for the year
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 
Strong leadership skills, including positivity, flexibility, and problem solving, respect for student colleagues, faculty, and staff
Knowledge of band stage configurations 
Knowledge of band equipment and instruments
Knowledge of scheduling practices for truck transfers, stage set-ups and tear-downs, rehearsals, and performances
Knowledge of student crew organization
Must commit to one year position regardless of ensemble placement
Preference given to rising sophomores and juniors who intend to remain in the St. Olaf Orchestra or St. Olaf Band
 

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.

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