What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Department House and Stage Manager position at St. Olaf College?
Job Title: Music Department House and Stage 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: Not Applicable
Department Name: The St. Olaf Music Department
Unit Number (5 digits): 11230
Length of Position: September 5– May 15
Contact Person/Supervisor: Barbara Barth
Pay Rate (Check One) X Standard Hourly Rate
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): To manage and facilitate all aspects of the music department’s student, faculty, and guest recitals.
Transferable Skills: The ability to work unsupervised, good organizational skills, and the ability to trouble-shoot unexpected issues.
Duties and Responsibilities: Students work equally as House Manager and Stage Manager. The house manager opens the event doors for audience seating, watches door for latecomers, hands out programs, hands out and collects pink cards for student degree credit, and helps the stage manager as needed. The Stage Manager sets stage before recital, does stage transitiond during the events, runs lights, makes stage announcement, and assists performers as needed. Both house and stage manager close down the hall following the recital.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) A knowledge of music recitals is helpful, ability to physically move and adjust heavy concert grand pianos, chairs and stands quickly if needed.
Hiring will start in April for Fall 25-26 school year
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.
