Summer St. Olaf Music Academy – Chamber Coaching and Trucking; WS-NST-E

St. Olaf Music Academy – Chamber Coaching and Trucking

Classification:
Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of

Employer:

St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name:
College Events - Music Academy

Cost Center and Activity:

Length of Position:
June 14 - June 20, 2026

Contact Person/Supervisor:
Charles Gray

Wage Range: $15.00 / hour

Candidates must be proficient on a string instrument, well enough to participate in the group and/or demonstrate to the student players. It is important to have a knowledge of what makes an ensemble sound good. This includes the ability to work on and "teach" rhythm, pitch, phrasing, dynamics, and social cohesiveness.

This position also includes trucking music instruments and equipment.

An outgoing and encouraging personality is a plus. A possible performance with the group on the Saturday, June 20 chamber recital is included. Repertoire will be chosen by the faculty and assignments will be made to include several mentoring sessions by members of the camp string faculty.

Anticipate two hours of coaching each day (Monday – Friday) and Saturday morning dress rehearsal, chamber group recitals, and Grand Finale Concert, and additional 10 hours of music trucking.

Transferable

Skills:

• Verbal Communication
• Youth Leadership
• Music Administration

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be on time and ready for chamber coaching sessions and lead by example.
• Develop a professional relationship with each camper in your group to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment both socially and musically.
• Be responsive via phone or email to staff and faculty during camp.
• Apply basic youth development principles in working with academy students through communication, relationship development, respect, and involvement.
• Be aware of and implement all safety guidelines. Follow and uphold all security rules and procedures. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for academy students.
• Truck music equipment and instruments with care.
• Interact with people from a diversity of backgrounds and experience.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and self-direction.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and counselors throughout the week.

Qualifications:

(Education/Experience/Skills)

• Excellent musical credentials. Preferred candidates will be those with experience teaching music, with chamber music experience, and concert set up.
• Trucking experience
• Other qualifications include:
• Youth leadership experience
• Outgoing and encouraging personality

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires repetitive motions and rare exposure to loud noise 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.