Support Specialist - Music and Music Technology

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3. • Do you have an Associate degree in Music, Music Technology, Music Business, Audio Production, Performing Arts Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience? + Yes + No
4. • Do you have one year of work experience in music, music technology, audio production, performance operations, performing arts facilities, event support, or a related field? + Yes + No
5. • Do you have demonstrated competence with maintenance, handling, storage, and basic repair of musical instruments, music supplies, audio equipment, and related instructional or performance equipment? + Yes + No
6. • Do you have demonstrated competence in record management, inventory, storage, circulation, and retrieval of music library materials, instructional resources, equipment, and supplies? + Yes + No

1. Associate degree in Music, Music Technology, Music Business, Audio Production, Performing Arts Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
2. One year of work experience in music, music technology, audio production, performance operations, performing arts facilities, event support, or a related field.
3. Demonstrated competence with maintenance, handling, storage, and basic repair of musical instruments, music supplies, audio equipment, and related instructional or performance equipment.
4. Demonstrated competence in record management, inventory, storage, circulation, and retrieval of music library materials, instructional resources, equipment, and supplies.
5. Ability to appropriately use, demonstrate, and support technical skills on electronic, audio, recording, classroom, and performance equipment.
6. Demonstrated competence with music technology, computer hardware, instructional technology, and the installation, maintenance, and support of relevant software.
7. Well organized, good attention to detail, good analytical judgment, and good math skills.
8. Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, deadlines, and events simultaneously.
9. Strong verbal skills; ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, vendors, community partners, venue personnel, and the general public.
10. Demonstrated work history of coordinating work efforts with others and working effectively in a team setting.
11. Motivated by desire to do excellent work and help others; “can do” problem-solving attitude.
12. Flexible and adaptable.
13. Ability to work successfully in an environment without detailed directions; self-motivated.
14. Ability to work with accuracy.
15. Willing to take accountability for and ownership of work and job operations; dependable and reliable.
16. Quick learner and resourceful.
17. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support Music Department instruction, rehearsals, performances, recordings, events, and related activities across campus, at off-campus performance spaces, and at community venues.

18. Ability to travel to on-campus and off-campus performance spaces and community venues as needed to support Music Department activities. If assigned to operate a College vehicle or other authorized vehicle for transporting supplies, instruments, equipment, and materials to performance spaces across campus and in the community, must possess or be able to obtain any driver’s license, chauffeur’s license, certification, or authorization required by the College and applicable law. Additional Desirable Qualifications

19. Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, Music Technology, Music Business, Audio Production, Performing Arts Technology, or a related field.
20. Prior work experience in a music department, performing arts facility, recording studio, live event production setting, and/or higher education setting.
21. Experience supporting concerts, recitals, rehearsals, recordings, auditions, festivals, recruiting events, graduation, or other public performances.
22. Experience with music technology software, notation software, recording systems, digital audio workstations, audio equipment, lighting systems, classroom technology, and/or performance technology.
23. Experience directing or coordinating the work of student workers, stage crews, event assistants, or other support personnel.

24. Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, and composure when receiving feedback, addressing conflict, or navigating challenging interactions. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

25. Physical mobility to perform the above-mentioned job duties.
26. Ability to pick up and move items that weigh up to 50 pounds.
27. Ability to safely transport, set up, move, store, and secure instruments, supplies, tools, chairs, stands, risers, audio equipment, recording equipment, classroom technology, and other Music Department equipment on a regular basis across campus, off campus, and at community venues.
28. Ability to work safely with electrical, audio, lighting, recording, and performance equipment.
29. Ability to use a computer to utilize College systems, communicate via email, access information, support instructional technologies, and maintain records.
30. Ability to communicate with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, virtual meetings, or written documentation.
31. Ability to work in instructional, rehearsal, performance, recording, and event environments that may include sound, lighting, staging, equipment movement, and public interactions. Work Schedule Full-time. 52 weeks, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and travel to off-campus performance spaces and community venues as needed to support Music Department instruction, rehearsals, performances, recordings, auditions, recruiting events, graduation, and other scheduled departmental activities.

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.