What You'll Do:

1. Maintain wind, brass, string, and percussion instruments and supplies – 40-45% of time

• Maintain a working knowledge and accurate condition assessment for St. Olaf’s collection of over 800 instruments and related accessories (bows, cases, percussion stands, etc.).
• Work with the Finance Office to keep accurate insurance records for this musical instrument inventory, including the department’s Orff instrument collection.
• Assist St. Olaf students, staff, and faculty with instrument maintenance and repair needs for college- owned instruments, including performing repairs as indicated in #2 below, in alignment with the Instrument Coordinator’s qualifications.
• Coordinate with department chair and studio faculty to assess and adjust musical instrument inventory on an annual basis, including prioritizing capital expenditures.
• Assist students and faculty with music instrument accessory needs such as mouthpieces, shoulder rests, and maintenance oils. [N.B. - These items are not considered part of the musical instrument inventory, but are crucial to effective function of the inventory.]
• Maintain inventory of instruments for the MUSIC 165, 166, 167, 168, and 169 Techniques courses, including rentals when necessary.

2. Inventory maintenance and repair – 30% of time

• Annual inventory and assessment of all 800 + instruments
• Minor maintenance performed annually – wipe down, lubricate, tighten loose screws/pegs

3. Perform Christiansen Hall of Music building-specific job functions – 15% of time

• Coordinate music locker assignments with student and music locker repairs with locksmiths and other Facilities staff as needed.

4. Manage student workers – 5% of time

• Hire, train, and supervise student workers
• Approve timecards

5. Assist Summer Music Academy director – 5-10% of time

Who You Are:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; maintain a valid driver’s license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record
Experience: 2+ years of experience in music-related field

Please review the full job description here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Bia5957amzroPgid4hc02PHxYaArUyC/view?usp=sharing

Who We Are:

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff employees. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 9% company retirement match, company monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, company contributions to eligible employee’s health savings account, significant tuition discount (up to 80% off) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employee’s children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of benefit offerings, see the summary of the benefits program here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

A link to our DEI page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/

A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

The college strongly recommends that incoming students and new employees complete the primary COVID vaccine series before beginning their studies or work on campus, and that all members of our campus community remain up to date with COVID vaccines, per CDC guidance.

St. Olaf College is an equal employment opportunity and voluntary affirmative action employer. The College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. With regard to its hiring and employment practices, the College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based upon an individual’s legally protected status including race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.

For Staff Application Assistance:
employment@stolaf.edu
507-786-3068

For Faculty Application Assistance:
facultysearch@stolaf.edu
507-786-3356

Title IX Contact Information:
Pamela McDowell, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator
1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Tomson Hall 180
Northfield, MN 55057
507-786-3465
mcdowell@stolaf.edu