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# Programming Assistant

- **Company:** The Rome Group
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Salary:** $39,500.0 - $42,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer Programming, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.theromegroup.com/job/46574/the-sheldon-st-louis-city-22-programming-assistant-2/

## About the Role

* Basic computer literacy, including email, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and readiness to learn new software
 * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with multiple personality types, sensitivities, and cultural backgrounds.
 * Fluent in English
 * Team-oriented, but individually motivated
 * Clean background check (Position works with children)
 * Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
 * Able climb and navigate stairs
 * Able to attend Monday evening rehearsals of the All-Star Chorus during the school year.

## Description

The All-Star Chorus is made up of 30 high school students from across St. Louis. The chorus meets every Monday evening during the school year, and The Sheldon provides dinner and transportation each week. The Programming Assistant manages logistics for the program including supervising dinner and rehearsal and takes the direction of the Artistic Director in supporting the rehearsal.

Related Responsibilities:

 * Uniforms Management (coordinating student selection, ordering, scheduling of tailor for measuring and alterations, collection, and facilitate cleaning).
 * Order weekly meals and follow up with all deliveries.
 * Tracking voice lesson and ensemble attendance.
 * Maintaining a sheet music library and inventory.
 * Clear and concise communication with students + parents.
 * Ordering taxis and all communications around transportation.
 * Set-up and tear-down all spaces used for private lessons and rehearsal spaces, including locking up with the security guard at the end of rehearsal.
 * Supervision of students before, during, and after rehearsal.

The Programming Assistant is responsible for the daily logistics of The Sheldon's Volunteer Program, working closely with events and front of house staff to organize a pool of 80 active volunteers as ushers for concerts and assistance with other tasks.

Related Responsibilities

 * Manage and maintain volunteer opportunities and scheduling in volunteer software Volunteer Mark.
 * Communicate with volunteers by sending out all pre-show communications, and create and send monthly newsletters.
 * Maintain and update handbook for both volunteers and Lead Ushers.
 * Supporting volunteer ushers by creating sign-in sheets, upkeep name badges, flashlights and other needs for ushers.
 * Work collaboratively with Lead Volunteer Assistant, as they assign all Lead Ushers, help with communications regarding cancelations or changes, entering hours from time sheets into Volunteer Mark and setting up shadowing opportunities for new ushers.
 * Collaborating with events and programming in the recruitment, training, and appreciation of volunteers.

The Programming Assistant is a member of the Programming Team and plays an important role in executing a variety of other projects and events at The Sheldon and in the St. Louis community. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly-organized, responsible people-person. They are a clear and tactful communicator in written and verbal communications, welcoming and diplomatic. The ideal candidate has leadership skills, and is able to anticipate and prevent problems. No music or art experience is required, but it is a plus.


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