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Detroit Symphony Orchestra Driver in Detroit, Michigan
DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION
* Department:* Artistic Operations * FLSA Status: Nonexempt * Work Location: Onsite Wages: $15/hour * FT/PT: Part time, up to 30 hours/week * Last Revision Date: April 10, 2024
The Organization: The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is known internationally for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world's foremost musical artists, and a deep commitment to serving our community. Making its home in historic Orchestra Hall at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, the DSO actively pursues its vision to be an inclusive and culturally relevant community where all people can experience their world through music.
The DSO is a complex organization. Operating 365 days per year in historic Orchestra Hall, one of America's most acoustically perfect concert halls, we are a performing arts institution, an educational facility, and a community center. We are governed by an independent Board of Directors and employ both union and non-union employees as musicians, stage crew, and administrative staff. Creating a unified culture throughout the institution is an organizational imperative, and we are guided by our values of excellence, diversity, resilience, collaboration, and innovation. The DSO is also deeply invested in the city of Detroit; through our Detroit Strategy initiative, we are expanding the DSO's participation in the growth and well-being of the city.
The DSO's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is paramount to who we are; we work to create an environment where all employees are seen, valued, and supported to enable their best every day. This is essential as we pursue our mission to impact lives through unforgettable musical experiences by sustaining a world class orchestra for the city of Detroit and the global community.
The DSO offers a unique, fast-paced working environment, an excellent overall compensation package, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information visit www.dso.org.
Position Summary:
Drivers provide local transportation for DSO guest artists, conductors and others as needed between airport, hotels and the performing venue for rehearsals, practice times, performances, and special needs. They also assist in vehicle upkeep by keeping the DSO's vehicle fueled, clean, and maintained. The Driver is an ambassador for DSO and is often the person with the most frequent personal contact with guest artists and conductors. Professionalism in conduct and appearance, and sensitivity to the needs of the artists, is required at all times.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provides transportation to and from hotel, venue, and airport for guest artists, conductors and others as needed in DSO company car and/or rental cars or passenger vans. • Provides care and attendance to needs of guest artists and conductors while in transit. • Ensures that all destinations will be reached in a direct and timely fashion (i.e. proactive route planning, calling for directions in advance). • Assists in maintaining the professional appearance of DSO company and/or rented vehicles. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Primary Reporting Responsibility: Artist Liaison (and Senior Director of Artistic Planning)
Supervision Provided: None
The DSO recommends all employees be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.