AY St. Olaf Cantorei Student Manager (WS-ST3)

St. Olaf College Student Employee Job Description

 

Job Title: St. Olaf Cantorei 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 (Check One)      Entry Level       Mid-Level     x  High Level

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

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

This position is designed to provide year-round logistical support to the ensemble conductor and the Music Organizations office in the areas of rehearsal and concert management. Most of the organizational duties will be concentrated at the beginning of the fall semester, the week(s) leading up to a concert or Christmas Fest, and the end of the year. Position may be assigned to one manager or two co-managers, at discretion of the ensemble conductor. 

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
• Organize (with assistance of officers) set-up crews, especially in the event of a run-out concert
• 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
• Assist with attendance, especially at Christmas Fest mass choir rehearsals
• Assist with ensemble communication on behalf of conductor
• Meet with conductor and/or Music Orgs staff for work direction and planning as needed
• 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 Cantorei. 
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated at all times, including positivity, flexibility, and problem solving, respect for singers, faculty, and staff
• Knowledge of choral repertoire and ensemble practices for Cantorei
• Knowledge of choral stage configurations 
• Knowledge of choral equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of scheduling practices for Cantorei

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.