About the role
Position Title
Marching Band Student Assistant (Student Position)
Location
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Department
College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Advertised Salary
$13.73
Summary of Position
This position involves all aspects of supporting the Marching Band's activities with duties as assigned by lead faculty. This position requires moving instruments, equipment, uniforms and supplies up to 50 lbs. Student employee must be dependable, responsible, timely, flexible, thorough and accountable for your work. This is a fun, enjoyable and busy environment and we're looking for team members with these attributes to work with us. Previous band experience a plus.
Position Requirements
*Ability to lift & move musical instruments, equipment & uniforms up to 50 lbs.
*Flexibility: Assist faculty before, during & after rehearsals & performances with projects as assigned.
*Must be dependable, responsible, timely, flexible, thorough & accountable for your work.
*May be required to travel with the band.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Organizing and distributing supplies, uniforms and equipment as directed.
Photocopying, filing, distributing & collecting sheet music to / from musicians.
Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Twisting / turning while moving equipment.
Assisting while on team travel.
Number of Positions Available
1
Documents Needed to Apply
Class Schedule
Job Close Date
October 16, 2026
EEO Statement
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