Student Assistant, Music Programs

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community college in British Columbia is seeking a Student Assistant for its Music Programs. The role involves assisting faculty and staff with various music-related tasks, including ensemble rehearsals and events. Ideal candidates should be enrolled in a Music Program and have experience with musical ensembles. This position offers flexible hours and is suited for students looking to gain practical experience while studying.

Benefits

Transit-accessible campus

Hybrid work arrangement for eligible positions

Excellent health and dental benefits for eligible positions

Qualifications

• Preferred knowledge in music programs.
• Experience with concert band, jazz band, or choir.
• Good computer skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rehearsal rooms and equipment.
• Assist during concerts and events.
• Manage publicity for events.

Skills

Knowledge of large musical ensembles

Computer experience

Sound and recording equipment

Education

Enrolled in a Music Program

Job description

Overview

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Location: New Westminster Campus

Salary Range: $18.42/hour

The Opportunity

You're driven and eager to delve into career exploration while enriching your educational journey. As a student yourself, you bring a unique perspective and valuable insights to ensuring other students are supported at the College. Whether it's working alongside faculty, employees, and staff, or assisting your student peers, collaborating with diverse groups comes easily to you. If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Student Assistant position, and gain real-world knowledge, while creating meaningful career connections.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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What It Takes

The Music Student Assistant will assist faculty and staff in the Music department with ensemble rehearsals, concerts, and other student activities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare rehearsal rooms prior to rehearsals, oversee the clean-up of all stands and chairs, and ensure rehearsal rooms are locked.
• Prepare scores and parts as directed by faculty
• Assist with equipment inventory and management
• Assist with front of house duties (i.e. greeting audiences, handing out programs).
• Assist with publicity for events
• Assist backstage during recitals and concerts
• Assist visiting performers (i.e. Arts in the Afternoon performers)
• Other duties as requested by faculty or the Music Technician

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

Requirements:

• Music Program students preferred
• Experience with large musical ensembles including concert band, jazz band, and/or choir.
• Computer experience or experience with sound and recording equipment, would be an asset.

Eligibility

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

• The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term;
• The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term;
• The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term; or
• The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

• The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; or
• The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation - "May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria." Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

Additional Information

The position is located at the New Westminster campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are:

1. Fall 2025: September 2, 2025 - December 15, 2025
2. Winter 2026: January 5, 2026 - April 24, 2026
3. Summer 2026: May 4, 2026 - August 16, 2026

Posting Number 02629SA

Position Title Student Assistant, Music Programs

Anticipated Start Date 09/02/2025

End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 09/02/2025

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note

• Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.

• Domestic or International student status

• Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:

• Fall 2025
• Winter 2026
• Summer 2026

• If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:

• Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR
• Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR
• Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term