Music Department Employee

Job Title Music Department Employee Position Summary

Students employed at the Department of Music will assist with the office, music library, sound booth, care and maintenance of Martin Hall, and various performances requiring unusual hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Answer the telephone, transfer calls and take accurate messages.

* Help visitors by directing them, answering their questions politely and handing out requested literature, etc.

* Take care of sorting, posting and delivering outgoing and incoming mail and packages to and from the post office and central receiving once a day.

* Assist the Coordinator with office supplies management

* Make deliveries around campus, dropping off and picking up materials to and from other departments.

* Keep all bulletin boards organized and up to date.

* Print and copy programs and other materials as requested or send to Mailroom

* Assist with creating and editing promotional materials for concerts and events using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

* Assist with digital content preperation for department communications (flyers, programs, and promotinoal graphics)

* Asssit with maintaining digital files and shared departmental documents within Microsoft 365

* Act as sound booth technician for performances

* Includes lighting, streaming software, and sound board

* Support livestream or recording set up for concerts and recitals when needed

* Make sure that office area is covered when Music Coordinator leaves her desk for any length of time.

* Occasional filing as requested.

* Act as stagehand for Department of Music recitals and concerts.

* Help coordinate receptions or other gatherings.

* Help set stage, including setting chairs, risers, stands, and instruments for rehearsals.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses Experience

* Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop preferred.

* Familiarity with live streaming or basic audio/video equipment preferred.

* Experience creating event flyers, programs, and social media graphics preferred.

* Interest in music, performing arts production, or arts administration.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Critical thinking capabilities.

* Strong desire to learn.

* Great work ethic and good time management skills.

* Ability to work independently and take initive.

* Ability to be detail oriented and pay attention to accuracy.

* Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

* Ability to learn a variety of procedures and operational skills for multiple programs/equipment

* Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint/One Drive) preferred.

* Some knowledge of basic technical music operations preferred (operating sound equipment, using a video camera, setting up microphones) and willingness to learn the rest.

* Basic experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign and Photoshop, preferred.

* Ability to be discreet in handling confidential matters, while complying with privacy regulations, FERPA.

* Ability to adhere to University & departmental policies and procedures.

Posting Detail Information

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