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REPORTS TO: Artist Services Manager

SUMMARY: Come and join our team during the exciting 2025/2026 season! We have returned to Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center and have an impressive lineup of concerts and guest artists planned for the entire season.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Driver and Artist Servicing role ensures the safe, professional, and timely transport of guest soloists, conductors, and other visitors between airports, hotels, and Powell Hall for rehearsals and concerts. This role uses the SLSO vehicle and may use one’s personal vehicle at times with mileage reimbursement. In addition, the role will include coordinating transport logistics and meals for guest artists and other miscellaneous artist and departmental support that varies based on the assignment.

This part time (temporary) position averages 20 hours per month, with the potential for additional hours during busy performance periods. Weekly hours are not guaranteed. Compensation is $18/hour. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely transport SLSO guest artists, conductors, and other visitors to and from designated locations.
• Communicate with Artistic/Operations staff to coordinate and confirm transportation needs, schedules, and other artist support needed per assignment.
• Represent the SLSO professionally in all interactions, ensuring a welcoming and respectful experience for all passengers.
• Routine vehicle maintenance (e.g., oil changes, car washes, license plate renewals), reporting any issues to the Artist Services Manager.
• Support Artistic/Operations department with miscellaneous tasks.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum age of 25 to meet legal requirements to rent a larger passenger van. This role may require transporting up to 14 passengers. Comfortable operating vehicles from sedan to large passenger van.
• Valid Class E driver’s license and clean driving record required; will need to provide copy of Class E driver’s license and complete motor vehicle record (MVR) check prior to hire and every 6 months. SLSO may reimburse cost of obtaining Class E license if needed.
• 1-2 years’+ experience in customer service, hospitality or guest relations strongly preferred.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to read social cues and adapt tone (e.g., quiet or conversational) to guest preferences.
• Excellent knowledge of St. Louis roads, highways, and common traffic patterns.
• Reliable and punctual, with the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to closely follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to lift standard luggage into and out of vehicle, up to 40 lb.
• Familiarity with classical music or orchestral environments a plus.

About St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Celebrated as one of today’s most exciting and enduring orchestras, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second-oldest orchestra in the country, marking its 144th year with the 2023/2024 season and its fifth with Stéphane Denève, The Joseph and Emily Rauh Pulitzer Music Director. Widely considered one of the leading American orchestras, the Grammy® Award-winning SLSO maintains its commitment to artistic excellence, educational impact, and community collaborations—all in service to its mission of enriching lives through the power of music. The core of the SLSO’s artistic foundation is its dynamic partnership with Denève, whose energetic musicianship, visionary storytelling, and collaborative spirit have created stronger connections with local and visiting artists, as well as advanced the SLSO’s role as a leader in music education. The SLSO musical family also includes two resident choruses: the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, founded in 1976, performs choral-orchestral music from the Baroque era to today; and the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus, founded in 1994, focuses on the performance and preservation of music from the African diaspora. The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra,... founded by Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin in 1970, is the region’s premiere training orchestra for high school and college students. In March 2023, the SLSO broke ground on a 65,000-square foot expansion and renovation of the orchestra’s home, Powell Hall—the first major renovation project at the historic Grand Center building since it became the SLSO's permanent home in 1968. Led by the internationally acclaimed architecture firm Snøhetta, the project will transform the audience and artistic experience while protecting Powell Hall's historic character and celebrated acoustics, creating a state-of-the art center for community, innovation, and powerful music experiences. While construction is underway, the SLSO will perform throughout the community. The revitalized Powell Hall will open in 2025 to coincide with the building's centennial. An integral part of the vibrant St. Louis community, the SLSO enjoys a long history of robust and enduring artistic collaborations with individuals and organizations locally and around the world. Orchestra musicians share dozens of education and community performances throughout the region each year at medical facilities, places of worship, community centers, and schools. For 20 years, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Pulitzer series has highlighted today’s leading musical voices through innovative performances in collaboration with, and reaction to the exhibitions at, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation. The SLSO has served as the resident orchestra for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for more than 45 years. The orchestra also continues to foster new artistic collaborations, including a chamber music collaboration with The Sheldon in 2023/2024, as well as regular partnerships with The Muny, The Big Muddy Dance Company, the Saint Louis Art Museum, and others. Beyond the St. Louis region, the SLSO's impact is realized through Saturday night concert broadcasts on St. Louis Public Radio and Classic 107.3, acclaimed recordings, regular touring activity, and a digital portfolio that includes a robust online education platform with curriculum materials, interactive programs, activities, and learning opportunities for all ages. Since the arrival of Marie-Hélène Bernard as President and CEO in 2015, the SLSO has aligned its mission to make music more accessible, while fostering a culture welcoming to all. Building on its momentum, the SLSO serves as a convener of individuals, creators, and ideas, and is committed to building community through compelling and inclusive musical experiences. As it continues its longstanding focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, the SLSO embraces its strengths as a responsive, nimble organization, while investing in partnerships locally and elevating its presence globally. For more information, visit slso.org.

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