Marching Band Student Assistant; Student Position
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Event Staff/ Venue Crew
Job no: 498322
Work type:
Student Employment
- General
Location:
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories:
Student Employment
- General
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:
Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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
Advertised: 12 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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