As of:  Jan ’24

St. Olaf College Student Employee Job Description

Job Title: Music Organizations Student Concert Usher

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt); On-campus Work Study

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

Department Name: Music Organizations Office

Unit Number (5 digits): 11758

Length of Position: See Individual Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Coordinator of Music Organizations (x2161)

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position: The Music Organizations Student Concert Usher supports on-campus concerts by assisting audience members, helping with event logistics, and maintaining a welcoming and professional concert environment in Boe Chapel and Skoglund Center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend usher team training
• Participate in shift sign up and weekly shift assignments
• Usher at least 5 events during the year
  • Hand out programs and pink cards
  • Collect pink cards following the concert
  • Monitor the event from start to finish
  • Assist audience members as needed
  • Report to shifts in a timely manner, 50 minutes prior to concert
  • Report to Usher Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience with music concerts/performances
• Excellent organizational skills
• Clear communication
• Understanding of general concert etiquette
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve and remain calm in hectic situations
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Ability to stay positive under stress

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.

Required Dress Attire:  ☒ Business Casual      ☐Business Formal      ☐ Uniform      ☐ Other:

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