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Music student workers actively support multiple tasks and events throughout the Performing Arts Department. Primarily, music student workers are expected to have experience in music performance, reading music notation, and Google Suite software to appropriately handle diverse responsibilities including ensemble library management, instrument inventory management, program and poster production, equipment and facility maintenance, ensemble set up and clean up, large event registration, as well as stage manager and/or usher duties for select department events. Music Student Workers possess a strong work ethic, good communication skills, reliability, and a helpful attitude to serve the positive impact they provide for day-to-day operations throughout the Performing Arts Department.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

1. Instrument Inventory Management (collaborate with Dr. Edwards to organize instrument rental records, maintenance records, and coordinate check-out/check-in procedures with renting students)
2. Equipment set up & clean-up for rehearsals and performances (collaborate with ensemble conductors to set up and clean up for rehearsals)
3. Ensemble Library Management (Band, Choir, Orch) including writing and transposing music
4. Festival support (coordinate with festival directors to support many tasks including registration, equipment management, and student leadership)
5. Stage Manager (e.g., coordinate with performing artists and student recitalists to organize stage logistics and equipment for select department events)
6. Performance event usher (distribute programs and assist guests to audience seating)
7. Program and Poster production (collaborate with faculty, stage directors, and ensemble conductors to carefully enter accurate repertoire information in specified formats)
8. Social Media support (collaborate with Lisa Hill to organize OWU Daily and Performing Arts social media posts for department events)
9. Light custodial support tasks in Sanborn, Chappelear, Gray Chapel, and Januzzi as needed.
10. Host campus guests to greet, guide, and answer visiting family questions about our Music Program at special events (e.g., Festivals, Audition Days)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in band, choir, or orchestra music performance
• Ability to read and write music notation
• Experience and willingness to utilize Google Suite features (Docs, Spreadsheets, Forms, Slides)

Other Qualifications:

• Reliability and accuracy with written documents
• Proactive communication skills
• Exhibit punctuality, flexibility, and enthusiasm working with fellow students, faculty, and campus guests
• Willingness to work both independently and as part of a team during flexible hours that vary week to week

Academic Qualifications:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• A reference from at least one OWU professor
• Maintain enrollment in at least one 0.25 credit MUSP ensemble course

Potential Future Career Benefit:

• Acquire professional training in music industry tasks associated with performance, music education, and event management.
• Enhance workplace dispositions associated with the performing arts (e.g., teamwork, record keeping, document preparation for large audiences, equipment management, and communication skills)
• Gain leadership and mentoring skills
• Development of creative problem-solving skills

Note: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Application Instructions: Complete the ADP application by selecting "Apply" button and answer all questions.

Supervisor: Rich Edwards

Commitment: 3-7 hours per week (Special events may require working 15–20 hours per week)

Term: Fall & Spring, part-time position