Studio Assistant Summer Position - Calgary, Canada - National Music Centre

Description

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

National Music Centre (NMC) believes in the power and importance of diversity and inclusion both in music and in the workplace.

We ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

About the National Music Centre:

NMC is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and developing the diversity of voices of music in Canada.

Entrepreneurial, thoughtful, accessible, and connected, NMC strategically partners with multiple local, regional, and national organizations to create meaningful programming through exhibitions, collections, educational programming, and live music as well as development programs that nurture, inspire, and prepare the next generation of artists and creators in music.

Proudly based in Calgary, NMC is a key cultural institution in the city and is increasingly recognized as a pillar in the Canadian music sector.

About this position:

The National Music Centre (NMC) collection is held in trust for the public; it consists of primarily cultural (human
- made) objects and intellectual property related to music in Canada to be used for the exclusive purposes of preservation, restoration, use, presentation to the public, and research. The Studio Assistant will assist NMC's expert recording engineers and electronics technicians to facilitate recording sessions and maintain the Living Collection of instruments and recording equipment. Over the course of the internship, the Studio Assistant will gain knowledge of NMC's recording facility infrastructure, experience with the care and use of historic and vintage musical instruments and develop basic electronic troubleshooting and maintenance skills. The Studio Assistant will report to the Studio Manager and Engineer.


Responsibilities:


Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Set up, strike and assist recording studio sessions.
• Work with emerging and established artists in a recording environment.
• Assist with VIP Tours of the recording facilities.
• Ensure proper care and handling of historic instruments and recording equipment during sessions.
• Create fault reports to assist technicians with repairs.
• Ensure the security and safety of Studio Bell and the NMC's Living Collection.
• Provide good stewardship of Studio Bell and collection
• Ensure the comfort and safety of visitors, staff and volunteers of NMC.
• Advocate on behalf of NMC, communicating our mission and vision and being uptodate on key messages and dress code requirements.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Provide exceptional customer service, interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
• Be a strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Have strong organizational and logístical skills with attention to detail and accuracy; able to multitask and manage time wisely.
• Be a personable worker with the ability to work with an everchanging roster of staff, volunteers, clients, guests and contractors.
• Be a motivated selflearner who keeps up to date with emerging technologies, equipment and procedures.
• Be enthusiastic and selfmotivated, able to work well independently and be quick to take initiative as well as follow instruction.
• Experience with production and the corresponding needs of musicians, artists and commercial clients.
• Experience with engineering in a recording studio environment.
• Work well independently with mínimal supervision.
• Have strong communication skills and be able to think quickly on their feet.
• Understand that being receptive to our clients, both internal and external, and their needs is paramount.
• Be passionate about music and enjoy engaging people.
• Be willing and able to work a flexible shift schedule.
• Have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity and experience with the service, facilities, theatre, events and/or museum or other notforprofit industries is an asset.

Key Relationships:

• Studio Manager and Engineer
• Studio and Electronics Engineer
• Collections, exhibitions and A/V Tech Staff
• Director, Collections and Exhibitions
• Programing team
• Event Coordinators and Event Hosts
• All NMC staff and volunteers

No phone calls please.