About Tippet Rise
Tippet Rise Art Center is located in Fishtail, Montana, against the backdrop of the Beartooth Mountains, roughly midway between Billings and Bozeman and north of Yellowstone National Park. Set on a 12,500-acre working sheep and cattle ranch, Tippet Rise celebrates the union of music, art, architecture, and landscape. The art center exhibits large-scale, outdoor sculptures by some of the world’s foremost artists and architects, accessible via 15 miles of hiking and biking trails, or by the art center’s Sculpture Van Tours. Tippet Rise also presents an annual summer concert season—indoors and out—featuring internally acclaimed chamber musicians and soloists.

Position Summary
The Stage Manager will work with the Artistic Programs and Production Manager to plan, organize, and facilitate rehearsal and performance logistics during the five-week concert season. The position will support flexible workflows and will lead the setup and breakdown of rehearsal and performance spaces. Daily hours vary significantly and include weekends and evenings. Most importantly, the Stage Manager will be a team player and will be willing to collaborate, pitch in, and adapt with Tippet Rise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily production needs of the concert season
• Be knowledgeable about concert programs, schedules, stage plots, logistics, etc.
• Attend team meetings

• Facilitate rehearsals (usually Wednesday-Saturday)
- Set up stage and attend rehearsals and tech consultations; take note of stage plots and equipment that will be needed for the performance
- Assist musicians, as needed
- Complete rehearsal-related tasks as requested, such as finding music stands, making sure musicians are ready to rehearse at the scheduled times, printing music, etc.
- Keep the rehearsal space clean and quiet
- Note and communicate any last-minute rehearsal changes to colleagues

• Facilitate performances (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
- Maintain green room, stock refreshments, and ensure space is clean
- Ensure the performance space is properly set up for each concert in Tippet Rise’s indoor and outdoor venues, coordinating with other team members
- Support back up plans for performances that move inside due to weather and implement changes as needed
- Act as point person for volunteer ushers within each concert venue
- Set up and move equipment (music stands, chairs, pianos) as needed during the performance
- Communicate with front-of-house staff, Artistic Programs and Production Manager, and AV team via radio before, during, and after performance; review any issues and make adjustments for future performances
- Strike stage at the end of each performance and ensure venue has been properly cleaned and reset

• Assist Artistic Programs and Production Manager when needed in the following ways:
- Support preparation for following concert week
- Occasionally transport visiting musicians or guests to and from the airport or to other destinations
- Along with other Tippet Rise staff, help coordinate and assist musicians with dining or grocery needs (due to the rural location of Tippet Rise)
- Along with other Tippet Rise staff, help clean up after catered events, meals, post-concert gatherings, etc.

Required Skills and Qualifications
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Flexible and adaptable to changes
• Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative
• Enthusiasm for Tippet Rise and its mission, positive attitude
• Classical music background and ability to read music preferred
• Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers’ license
• Proficient with computers

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Ability to walk and work outside for extended periods
• Capability to lift, push, slide, and move heavy objects including working with team members to move and set up grand pianos

Employment Details
Terms: Full-Time Seasonal

Dates/Schedule: Monday, August 7 through Monday, September 18. The concert season runs from Friday, August 18 to Sunday, September 17, with performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This position’s schedule will vary week to week, usually Wednesday through Sunday.

Hourly Wage: The salary range for this position is $18-24.00 per hour. The salary represents Tippet Rise Art Center’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Accommodations: Housing may be available.

Reports to: Artistic Programs and Production Manager

To apply, please submit your resume to rhema.mangus@tippetrise.org. The deadline to apply is Thursday, June 1, 2023.

These duties and responsibilities are not intended to represent a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position and are subject to change and adapt with the growth and needs of Tippet Rise. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Tippet Rise Art Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment opportunities.

About Tippet Rise
Tippet Rise Art Center is located in Fishtail, Montana, against the backdrop of the Beartooth Mountains, roughly midway between Billings and Bozeman and north of Yellowstone National Park. Set on a 12,500-acre working sheep and cattle ranch, Tippet Rise celebrates the union of music, art, architecture, and landscape. The art center exhibits large-scale, outdoor sculptures by some of the world’s foremost artists and architects, accessible via 15 miles of hiking and biking trails, or by the art center’s Sculpture Van Tours. Tippet Rise also presents an annual summer concert season—indoors and out—featuring internally acclaimed chamber musicians and soloists.

Position Summary
The Maintenance and Events Assistant has two primary functions in assisting with our summer operations. First, the assistant will work closely with the maintenance team to execute seasonal and weekly maintenance duties to provide a safe, clean, and well-functioning campus for the public, visiting artists, and staff. Duties will include moving and organizing furniture, collecting and sorting trash and recycling, maintaining hardscapes, and landscape maintenance. Second, the assistant will also play a key role in supporting the production team in executing events such as concerts, recording residencies, catered dinners, talks, and more. Duties such as transporting, unloading, setting up and breaking down event equipment, pianos, audience chairs, and more will be a major part of this role and are critical in making the events successful. The Maintenance and Events Assistant will interface with our guests regularly during operating hours and must maintain a welcoming and positive attitude, offer assistance, and answer questions when they arise. Most importantly, this employee must be a team player and willing to collaborate, pitch in, and adapt with the needs of Tippet Rise.

Duties and Responsibilities
Maintenance
• Work closely with other maintenance staff on a variety of maintenance projects such as small carpentry and repair, cleaning and organization, sign installation, painting, and other projects
• Cleaning sculptures as needed
• Trail maintenance, raking, and rock removal
• Trash and recycling collection and sorting
• Grounds and Landscape maintenance
- Lawn mowing using tractor, zero-turn, and push mower
- String trimming
- Landscape irrigation system operation, repair, and maintenance
- Sweeping, blowing, raking and washing hardscapes and entrances to buildings keeping them free of debris, gravel, mud, bird droppings, etcetera
- Moving of furniture

Events
• Work closely with Programs and Production Manager and production team to execute events including concerts, residencies, talks, theater, and more
• Transport event equipment using truck, trailer, UTV, forklift, or other means
• Setup and breakdown of event equipment in coordination with event schedule and logistics including stage, risers, chairs, instruments, music stands, tables, food and beverage, and more
• Cleaning of performance venues
• Piano moving
• Set up and break down of the outdoor Tiara performance venue with shade panels and canopy, as needed
• Set up and break down of Will’s Shed art panels for performances, as needed
• Maintain clear radio communication

Required Skills and Qualifications
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members
• Proficient using power tools safely
• Proficiency maintaining and operating landscape irrigation systems preferred i.e., programming clocks, changing vales, repairing sprinkler lines and bodies
• Familiarity with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to be flexible moving between a variety of duties on a given workday
• Organized and attentive to the needs and logistics of events and operations
• Excellent guest service skills
• Ability to drive a truck and trailer
• Clean driving record

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Works both indoors and outside
• Frequently walks outdoors on uneven ground
• Frequently works outside in all weather conditions
• May sit for long periods of time
• Frequently speaks, reads, writes
• Requires frequently standing, lifting heavy objects, stooping, or bending

Employment Details
Terms: Full-Time Seasonal, 40 hours a week

Dates and Schedule: May 1st through September 29th, most likely Friday through Tuesday.

Hourly Wage: The salary for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Reports to: Co-Director

To apply, please submit your resume to pete.hinmon@tippetrise.org. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 3, 2023.

These duties and responsibilities are not intended to represent a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position and are subject to change and adapt with the growth and needs of Tippet Rise. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Tippet Rise Art Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment opportunities.

About Tippet Rise
Tippet Rise Art Center is located in Fishtail, Montana, against the backdrop of the Beartooth Mountains, roughly midway between Billings and Bozeman and north of Yellowstone National Park. Set on a 12,500-acre working sheep and cattle ranch, Tippet Rise celebrates the union of music, art, architecture, and landscape. The art center exhibits large-scale, outdoor sculptures by some of the world’s foremost artists and architects, accessible via 15 miles of hiking and biking trails, or by the art center’s Sculpture Van Tours. Tippet Rise also presents an annual summer concert season—indoors and out—featuring internally acclaimed chamber musicians and soloists.

Position Summary
The Visitor Center Assistant works closely with the Visitor Center Manager to facilitate a positive guest experience for visitors and special guests upon their arrival at the art center and throughout their visit. The Visitor Center Assistant will also work with other members of the Tippet Rise team including the Co-Directors and the Communication and Guest Experience Manager.

The Visitor Center Assistant will primarily be responsible for checking visitors in and out, familiarizing them with the art center and their planned activity (hiking, biking, van tour, concert, etc.), answering questions, selling merchandise, and generally helping our guests and visitors have a wonderful day and experience at Tippet Rise.

The Visitor Center Assistant will work both independently on tasks and collaboratively with co-workers. The position requires excellent customer service and organization skills with high attention to detail. Most importantly, the Visitor Center Assistant will be a team player and will be willing to collaborate, pitch in, and adapt, as needed, with Tippet Rise colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Meets with Visitor Center Manager daily to go over the guest list and plan for the Visitor Center operations ahead
• Create positive interactions with all visitors and special guests
• Check visitors in and out at the front desk
• Review and update daily visitor list and record
• Help solve visitor problems by working to create positive outcomes
• Answer visitor inquiries
• Communicate with tour guides, front gate security, and rangers via two-way radio, as needed
• Discuss and/or make recommendations for visiting hikers and cyclists by reviewing maps with them, discussing how best to achieve their goals for the day, keeping a record of the routes each group of hikers or bikers plans to take, and informing visitors of potential challenges or hazards
• Make sure guests have important information such as the need to bring water, food, sunscreen, appropriate clothing, and footwear out on the land
• Sell merchandise, using point of sale system, and file sales reports
• Help clean up and organize Visitor Center
• Help with event setup, as requested
• Collect tickets and file attendance reports
• Help stock drinks, snacks, and other items for visitors and special guests

Required Skills and Qualifications
• Work experience in customer service roles
• Proficient with a computer and tablet
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environment
• Ability to exercise judgment and make sound decisions
• Demonstrates organizational skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to safeguard confidential information and perform with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Frequently stands for long periods of time
• Frequently sits for long periods of time
• May drive vehicles from time to time
• Frequently walks short distances indoor and out, up and down stairs
• Frequently lifts, carries, and stocks food and beverages
• Frequently speaks, reads, uses a computer keyboard and tablet

Employment Details
Terms: Full-Time Seasonal

Dates: early June through late September 2023. The open season runs from Friday, June 16th to Sunday, September 17th. This position is expected to begin no later than Thursday, June 8th.

Hourly Wage: The salary for this position is $18.00 per hour. The salary represents Tippet Rise Art Center’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Reports to: Visitor Center Manager

To apply, please submit your resume to Elizabeth.korth@tippetrise.org. The deadline to apply is Saturday, April 1st, 2023.

These duties and responsibilities are not intended to represent a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position and are subject to change and adapt with the growth and needs of Tippet Rise. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Tippet Rise Art Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment opportunities.

About Tippet Rise
Tippet Rise Art Center is located in Fishtail, Montana, against the backdrop of the Beartooth Mountains, roughly midway between Billings and Bozeman and north of Yellowstone National Park. Set on a 12,500-acre working sheep and cattle ranch, Tippet Rise celebrates the union of music, art, architecture, and landscape. The art center exhibits large-scale, outdoor sculptures by some of the world’s foremost artists and architects, accessible via 15 miles of hiking and biking trails, or by the art center’s Sculpture Van Tours. Tippet Rise also presents an annual summer concert season—indoors and out—featuring internally acclaimed chamber musicians and soloists.

Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the Tour Guide is to create a positive, informative, and engaging tour for groups of guests. The Tour Guide provides a 2.5-hour tour, two times per day, driving the art center’s 12-passenger van for tours of the art center grounds and sculptures. (Tippet Rise is open to the public three days a week during the summer, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.) The Tour Guide must have excellent guest service skills and enthusiasm for Tippet Rise, its vision, and art. Each Sculpture Van Tour includes stops at six of the art center’s monumental sculpture sites located across the ranch, with time for guests to walk up to the sculptures and take photos. The Tour Guide will provide verbal narration during each tour, providing insight on the art center and its history, the sculptures and artists, the land, and the region.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Create a positive guest experience by providing informative and engaging tours of the art center’s grounds and art installations.
• Serve as a welcoming and knowledgeable guide and be ready to answer questions, assist guests with boarding and disembarking the van, and always maintain a kind demeanor.
• Learn and impart knowledge about the art center and its history, the art installations and artists, and the surrounding environment and local history. Tour Guides will also provide information about art center operations so as to adequately answer guest questions.
• Operate the Tippet Rise 12-person vans safely at all times and only on designated routes, as well as follow all Tippet Rise policies related to vehicle operation.
• Responsible for keeping all tours on schedule.
• Responsible for understanding and implementing the Tippet Rise Emergency Action Plans, as needed, and assisting in an emergency response, as requested.

Required Skills and Qualifications
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environment
• Education in the arts or natural environment and/or similar work experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean current driving history and the ability to operate a 12-person van
• Excellent guest service skills and ability to create a positive rapport with guests
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Enthusiasm for Tippet Rise and its mission
• Emergency medical training, such as CPR, is a plus

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to drive vehicle on gravel roads for extended periods of time
• Ability to get in and out of a vehicle and assist guests in and out of a vehicle repeatedly throughout the workday
• Ability to consistently traverse up to 300 yards on hilly terrain, without a vehicle, up to 12 times a day

Employment Details
Terms: Part-Time Seasonal

Dates: June 8th – August 13th, working weekends Friday-Sunday

Hourly Wage: The salary for this position is $18.00 per hour. The salary represents Tippet Rise Art Center’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Reports to: Visitor Experience Manager

To apply, please submit your resume to jenny.vanooyen@tippetrise.org. The deadline to apply is Saturday April 1st.

These duties and responsibilities are not intended to represent a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position and are subject to change and adapt with the growth and needs of Tippet Rise. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Tippet Rise Art Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment opportunities.

About Tippet Rise
Tippet Rise Art Center is located in Fishtail, Montana, against the backdrop of the Beartooth Mountains, roughly midway between Billings and Bozeman and north of Yellowstone National Park. Set on a 12,500-acre working sheep and cattle ranch, Tippet Rise celebrates the union of music, art, architecture, and landscape. The art center exhibits large-scale, outdoor sculptures by some of the world’s foremost artists and architects, accessible via 15 miles of hiking and biking trails, or by the art center’s Sculpture Van Tours. Tippet Rise also presents an annual summer concert season—indoors and out—featuring internally acclaimed chamber musicians and soloists.

Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the Interpretive Ranger is to create a positive, informative, and engaging experience for visitors to Tippet Rise by helping them with trail route selection, answering questions, promoting safety, and imparting knowledge about the sculptures and environment. In addition, the Interpretive Ranger will monitor the weather, wildlife, trail conditions, and other environmental factors; keep guests and co-workers informed of changing conditions; and take action where needed. The Interpretive Ranger will be outdoors for the entire workday and will physically monitor the trails regularly, making themselves visible and available to guests. Interpretive Rangers must have excellent guest service skills and enthusiasm for Tippet Rise, its vision, and art.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Create a positive experience for tour participants, hikers, and bikers by being helpful, kind, and informative; promote a safe and immersive guest experience.
• Learn and impart knowledge about the art center and its history, the art installations and artists, the surrounding environment and local history, and art center operations.
• Assist guests in planning their routes based on their goals and abilities, as well as other needs. Track and communicate the intended routes to other ranger staff.
• Promote guest safety by actively communicating hazards to guests and staff, including weather and environmental risks; enforcing art center policies; and keeping track of guests and their intended routes.
• Drive 12-person van used to assist and transport hikers to and from trails, as needed.
• Responsible for understanding and implementing the Tippet Rise Emergency Action Plans, as needed, and assisting with emergency response to your level of certification.
• Perform trail maintenance including trail checks, grading, raking, weed whacking, and erosion control.
• Assist in the maintenance of infrastructure including installing or cleaning of signs, stocking restrooms, and monitoring condition of sculptures.
• Effectively communicate with a two-way radio.

Required Skills and Qualifications
• One year of experience as an Interpretive Ranger, outdoor educator, professional guide, or significant personal experience with outdoor work or recreation
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to speak to and engage with the public
• Enthusiasm for Tippet Rise and its mission
• Ability to physically monitor the trails on challenging terrain by foot, mountain bike
• Emergency training preferred such as EMT, Wilderness First Responder, Outdoor Emergency Care, CPR, First Aid Training
• Clean driving record

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• • Work outdoors in all weather conditions for entire workday.
• Traverse up to 3 miles at a time, multiple times a day over rough terrain, without a vehicle.
• Ability to operate all-terrain vehicle on rough roads.
• Ability to frequently walk and work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Will require standing, lifting, stooping, or bending.

Employment Details
Terms: Part-Time Seasonal

Dates: June 8th – September 17th, working weekends Friday-Sunday

Hourly Wage: The salary for this position is $18.00 per hour. The salary represents Tippet Rise Art Center’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Reports to: Visitor Experience Manager

To apply, please submit your resume to jenny.vanooyen@tippetrise.org The deadline to apply is Saturday April 1st, 2023.

These duties and responsibilities are not intended to represent a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position and are subject to change and adapt with the growth and needs of Tippet Rise. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Tippet Rise Art Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment opportunities.

About Tippet Rise
Tippet Rise Art Center is located in Fishtail, Montana, against the backdrop of the Beartooth Mountains, roughly midway between Billings and Bozeman and north of Yellowstone National Park. Set on a 12,500-acre working sheep and cattle ranch, Tippet Rise celebrates the union of music, art, architecture, and landscape. The art center exhibits large-scale, outdoor sculptures by some of the world’s foremost artists and architects, accessible via 15 miles of hiking and biking trails, or by the art center’s Sculpture Van Tours. Tippet Rise also presents an annual summer concert season—indoors and out—featuring internally acclaimed chamber musicians and soloists.

Position Summary
Guest Services & Safety Team (GSST) Members are primarily responsible for controlling and monitoring access to Tippet Rise Art Center by promoting safety and security for all employees, guests and other visitors, with fidelity to the Core Values. The primary duty station for the GSST Member is the Front Gate of Tippet Rise Art Center. GSST Members will patrol Tippet Rise Art Center property and assist the Special Security Team as assigned. GSST Members will not be armed. Most importantly, the GSST Member will be a team player and will be willing to collaborate, pitch in, and adapt with Tippet Rise.

Duties and Responsibilities

Guest Services
GSST Members are often the first members of the Tippet Rise Team to interact with guests upon their arrival. This interaction will set the tone for the guest’s visit to Tippet Rise.
• Be welcoming and helpful, creating a positive experience for the guest
• Interact with guests, initiating contact using diplomacy, tact and self-control
• Be friendly, clear and succinct in all instructions and communications
• Maintain positive relationships with Tippet Rise’s neighbors and community

Safety
• Control access to Tippet Rise Art Center properties
• Prevent trespassing, vandalism, poaching, theft, violence and disruptive circumstances
• Monitor and observe all persons at Tippet Rise Art Center for safe, appropriate behavior
• Proactively report and document any threat or risk to Tippet Rise Art Center, its guests, performers, employees and/or properties, including activities, incidents and abnormal situations that may result in unsafe, adverse, illegal or undesirable outcomes
• Perform mobile and foot patrols of Tippet Rise Art Center properties as assigned
• Work with, and under the direction of the Special Security Team
• Ensure Tippet Rise Art Center alarms and security systems are operational and in service
• Complete and submit daily logs, notes and communications

Emergency Prevention & Response
• Be initial contact for responding emergency personnel and facilitate expedient access for emergency responders/vehicles
• Maintain knowledge of all Security and Emergency Operations protocols and procedures
• Respond to and assist in any security, medical or other emergency situation, as needed
• Intervene in any situation presenting immediate risk to persons or property, negatively impact guest experience, artist performance, employee job execution, or overall safety
• Deescalate conflicts, tactfully and skillfully, intervening when necessary
• Facilitate the removal of undesirable persons from Tippet Rise Art Center properties
• Monitor security systems, cameras and alarms, respond to all alarms, calls and incidents
• Summon appropriate assistance from Tippet Rise Art Center employees and/or local emergency response agencies to control any unsafe or undesirable situation

Other Duties
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information regarding Tippet Rise Art Center, its facilities, operational procedures, employees and guests
• Innovate and implement new procedures and duties as needed
• Follow proper procedures and preform all duties as assigned, and while unsupervised
• Assist Tippet Rise Art Center and Ranch operations
• Participate in all team meetings and trainings

Required Skills and Qualifications
• Current driver’s license and right to work documents required
• Legally and safely operate motor vehicles
• Possess and use excellent situational awareness
• Work well in a collaborative team environment
• Have excellent verbal communication and customer service skills
• Be able to work well without direct supervision
• Know how to use email, smartphones, Windows computer systems & programs
• Be able to successfully complete a physical fitness assessment
• Pass a background check and drug screening
• Fire/EMS/LEO/Military background a plus

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Isolated, indoor and outdoor work environments, with exposure to extreme weather
• Remain outdoors in variable weather conditions including hot, cold, sunny, wet, windy, snowy, stormy, etc.
• Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking on various terrain
• Driving in inclement weather with hazardous road conditions
• Driving a vehicle such as an SUV, Jeep, golf cart, side-by-side ATV, etc.
• Periods of exposure to loud noises, vehicle fumes, dust, wind and precipitation
• Be physically and mentally agile to maintain a professional demeanor under stress
• Have physical stamina to respond in the event of a protracted threat/emergency
• Ability to stand quietly for 2+ hours at a time while restricting movement
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects

Employment Details
Full time, Part time, and Summer/Seasonal opportunities available

Hourly Wage: The salary for this position is $20.00 per hour. The salary represents Tippet Rise Art Center’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Reports to: Security Manager

To apply, please e-mail your resume, and a cover letter with 1.) Your Desired Employment: full time, part time or seasonal, 2.) Why you are applying for this position, 3.) Why you are a superior candidate for the Guest Services and Safety Team and 4.) What your career goals are to adam@tacticmt.com.

Tippet Rise Art Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment opportunities.