INSTRUMENT TRANSPORT SPECIALIST

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Function/Role

The Skagit Symphony Instrument Transport Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safe and timely transport of Symphony percussion instruments and other equipment between Mount Vernon Church of the Nazarene, McIntyre Hall, and the Symphony storage unit at College Way Self-Storage, as requested by the Orchestra Manager, orchestra Principal Percussion or Music Director. In addition, the Instrument Transport Specialist is responsible for managing instruments and equipment during dress rehearsals and concerts. The Symphony Instrument Transport Specialist reports to the Operations Manager. This is a contract position.

Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Confer with Principal percussionist about equipment needs for upcoming concerts.

  2. Coordinate transportation for instruments and equipment between storage, rehearsals, and concerts, including communication with rehearsal venue staff, truck rental facility, and McIntyre Hall contacts.

  3. Work with the instrument transport team to load and transport instruments, sound shields, stand lights, and other necessary equipment to McIntyre Hall; place as directed by the Orchestra Manager, Music Director, and/or Principal Percussionist.

  4. After the concert, help tear down stage and transport equipment back to church and/or College Way Storage.

  5. Troubleshoot/coordinate with McIntyre Hall Production Manager, Music Director, and/or Symphony Operations Manager as needed.

  6. Submit invoice to Symphony office within two weeks after each concert transport is completed, including any approved reimbursement receipts (truck gas refill).

Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience with musical instrument transportation, particularly percussion instruments and orchestra set-up.

  • Ability to drive a box truck; provide drivers abstract; proof of liability insurance.

  • Basic organizational and communication skills.

  • Ability to direct and work amicably with instrument transport team, including other contractors and volunteers.

  • Ability to lift and maneuver large/oddly shaped instruments and equipment up to 70 lbs.

  • Be available on ALL dates for the season, for McIntyre rehearsal move days and performance days.