AY Student Ensemble Assistant: Handbells (WS-ST2)

Job Title:  Student Ensemble Assistant:  Handbells

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name:  Music

Unit Number (5 digits):  11230

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor:  Adjunct Instructor in Music

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):  To aid in hauling handbell equipment and helping with handbell maintenance.

Transferable Skills:  Organization skills

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Needs to haul all handbell equipment, some of which is quite heavy, and do approximately twenty five set-ups for three different handbell choirs during the year.

• Need to be able to read handbell music and understand how each set up is different depending on the repertoire. 

• Will do light maintenance on the bells.  

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)  

• Able to lift 50 pounds

• Well organized

• Able to read handbell music.  

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, stooping, twisting/pivoting, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs., operating hand tools, and driving to perform the essential functions. It also requires rare exposure to loud noise, extreme cold, and extreme heat to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.