Summer Band Assistant (Student Position)
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI, USA
USD 13.73-13.73 / hour
Posted on May 30, 2026
Summer Band Assistant (Student Position)
Apply now Job no: 497829
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General
| Position Title: | Summer Band Assistant (Student Position) | |
| Location: | Big Rapids, MI 49307 | |
| Department: | Music | |
| Advertised Salary: | $13.73 | |
| Summary of Position: | This position requires moving instruments and equipment up to 50 lbs both on campus and to various off-site locations in the local community for summer band rehearsal and concerts. Some driving may be needed to transport equipment to and from concert locations. The lead faculty will assign projects as needed, including photocopying, filing, distributing and collecting sheet music folders to/from musicians. Summer Band Assistants must be dependable, responsible, timely, flexible, thorough, and accountable for their work. This is a fun and enjoyable environment, and we're looking for team members with these attributes to work with us. | |
| Position Type: | Student | |
| Position Requirements: | Ability to lift and move musical instruments and equipment up to 50 lbs Must be dependable, responsible, timely, flexible, thorough, and accountable for work May be asked to drive equipment to and from concert locations, if able. Not being able to drive is not a disqualifier from this position. If asked to drive on behalf of the university, a driving record check will be run pursuant to university policies. The individual will be required to sign an authorization to run a criminal history background and driving record check. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Lifting instruments or equipment up to 50 lbs Twisting/turning while moving equipment May be asked to drive equipment to and from concert sites Photocopying, filing, distributing and collecting sheet music folders to/from musicians Assisting lead faculty during rehearsals/concerts with projects as assigned | |
| Number of Positions Available: | 2 | |
| Documents Needed to Apply: | N/A | |
| Job Close Date: | June 12, 2026 | |
| EEO Statement: | Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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