Residence Life Assistant – August 8-23, 2026 (4 positions)
Role Overview
The Stringwood Chamber Music Festival seeks thoughtful, responsible Residence Life Assistants to help foster a welcoming, inclusive, and safe residential community for advanced high school and collegiate musicians. Based at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, MN, this high-impact seasonal position plays a vital role in supporting students throughout our premier summer festival.
Residence Life Assistants serve as trusted points of contact for students and staff, helping ensure a positive and well-organized on-campus experience. For the duration of the contract in early to mid-August, staff are provided with a private single room with a private bath, along with all meals.
Key Responsibilities
• Residential logistics: Coordinate student arrivals, orientations, and departures, including dormitory check-in/check-out procedures and leading informational sessions.
• Student support: Serve as a primary liaison between students and festival staff, assisting with day-to-day campus life needs and communicating essential information.
• Community standards: Help cultivate a respectful living-learning environment by upholding Stringwood policies and conducting periodic spot checks of residence halls and common spaces.
• Transportation support: Drive students to off-site activities or errands and provide transportation for guest artists as needed.
• Safety and wellness: Respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations, guide students through established emergency protocols, and participate in a shared 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Festival operations: Provide support for concerts and events, including ticketing, office assistance, housekeeping coordination, and general campus support as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
• Must be 22 years of age or older.
• At least one year of experience supervising students, serving as a resident assistant, or working in a comparable role.
Preferred
• Background in music performance or academic study (not required).
Skills and Attributes
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to enforce expectations clearly while maintaining supportive, professional relationships.
• Sound judgment, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow direction while independently managing tasks from start to completion.
• Capacity to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications.
• Experience with audio and video recording is a plus.
Licenses and Travel
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required; position may involve driving a passenger van.
Compensation and Benefits
• Compensation: $800 per week; minimum two-week contract.
• Housing: Private single room with private bath; linens provided.
• Meals: Three on-campus meals daily.
• Festival access: Complimentary access to Stringwood concerts, open rehearsals, and master classes.
Application Process
• Submit a résumé and three professional references to Artistic Administrator Ray Shows: ray.artaria@gmail.com by April 1, 2026.
• Applications include a Zoom interview and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
• Employment period: August 8–23, 2026.
• Learn more at www.stringwood.com.
This job description reflects the general scope and level of responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Stringwood is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.
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