Assistant Band Associate & Performing Arts Technician

Sylvania; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Three Rivers Community Schools seeks a collaborative Assistant Band Associate & Performing Arts Technician to support both the district music program and facility operations at the Three Rivers PAC.

The role assists the Director of Bands with 6-12 instrumental instruction and oversees live sound, lighting, and AV for performances, events, and festivals. A strong, inclusive learning environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field preferred; endorsement in Music Education preferred.
• Experience with instrumental pedagogy, music theory, ensemble direction, and live event production.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; ability to foster inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Bands to cultivate a welcoming, high-achieving, and inclusive program culture.
• Assist with instruction, rehearsals, and sectional/small-group work for middle school and high school band students.
• Provide comprehensive support for concert ensembles, marching band, pep band, and various instrumental music initiatives.
• Contribute to the success of marching band rehearsals, field performances, competitions, and community events.
• Assist in the execution of performances, formal concerts, festivals, and diverse band-related programming.
• Exercise supervision of students during practice sessions, public appearances, travel, and extracurricular trips.
• Manage organizational logistics including inventory of equipment, uniforms, instrumentation, and the music library.
• Maintain technical proficiency with the PAC's lighting, audio, and projection systems.
• Coordinate the setup of technical equipment for district-wide performances, presentations, and organizational meetings.
• Offer technical guidance and assistance to faculty and student organizations utilizing the PAC.
• Diagnose and resolve audio-visual and lighting challenges during rehearsals and live productions.
• Provide essential technical support throughout events from pre-production to teardown.
• Ensure PAC tech operates safely and efficiently; maintain a professional environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; sustain a reliable on-site schedule for performances and rehearsals.

Skills

Collaborative

Communication

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Ensemble direction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related

Tools

PAC lighting systems

Audio/Visual technology

Stage lighting control

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a collaborative, dynamic individual to serve as the Assistant Band Associate & Performing Arts Technician. This role provides dual support to the district’s music program and facility operations by assisting the Director of Bands with 6-12 instrumental music instruction and overseeing live event technology within the Three Rivers Performing Arts Center (PAC). The ideal candidate will foster a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving environment for band students while maintaining a professional, technologically sound, and welcoming venue for district performances and events.

Education and Experience

• Demonstrated background in instrumental pedagogy, music theory, ensemble direction, or associated creative disciplines
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in live sound, stage lighting, audio/visual technology, and event production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Music, Performing Arts Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Applicable Michigan Teaching Certificate endorsement in Music Education, or ability to obtain, is preferred (or equivalent practical background in instrumental music and live production)..
• Prior experience directing middle/high school band ensembles and marching band (preferred).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive, disciplined, and inclusive learning environment for all music students.
• Commitment to student success, community engagement, and professional growth.

Qualified candidates should skillfully demonstrate the following

• The ability to build positive, caring relationships with students to foster artistic growth and academic success.
• A collaborative spirit to seamlessly partner with the Director of Bands, school staff, and external venue users.
• Adaptability and technical aptitude to quickly learn, operate, and troubleshoot PAC equipment under live event conditions.
• Strong organizational skills to balance music instruction duties with facility prep, equipment maintenance, and event execution.
• The willingness to maintain a flexible schedule accommodating after-school rehearsals, evening performances, and weekend events.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Bands to cultivate a welcoming, high-achieving, and inclusive program culture;
• Assist with instruction, rehearsals, and sectional/small-group work for middle school and high school band students.
• Provide comprehensive support for concert ensembles, marching band, pep band, and various instrumental music initiatives;
• Contribute to the success of marching band rehearsals, field performances, competitions, and community events;
• Assist in the execution of performances, formal concerts, festivals, and diverse band-related programming;
• Exercise supervision of students during practice sessions, public appearances, travel, and extracurricular trips;
• Manage organizational logistics including inventory of equipment, uniforms, instrumentation, and the music library;
• Master and maintain technical proficiency with the TRCS Performing Arts Center's lighting, audio, and projection systems;
• Coordinate the setup of technical equipment for district-wide performances, presentations, and organizational meetings;
• Offer technical guidance and assistance to faculty and student organizations utilizing the Performing Arts Center;
• Diagnose and resolve fundamental audio-visual and lighting challenges during rehearsals and live productions;
• Provide essential technical support throughout the duration of events, from pre-production to post-event teardown;
• Verify that all PAC technology and gear are operated correctly, organized efficiently, and safely secured;
• Foster a professional, orderly, and hospitable environment within the Performing Arts Center.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned
• Maintain a consistent and reliable on-site work schedule, including required evening and weekend commitments for performances, rehearsals, and competitions.

Qualification Requirements

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Compare, analyze, and synthesize operational information. Communicate clearly orally and in writing. Coordinate, instruct, evaluate, and problem-solve effectively. Use strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, colleagues, and community members.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders/scaffolding, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for equipment setup and stage staging. Talk and hear clearly in both quiet indoor settings and loud/high-decibel rehearsal or outdoor event environments. Regularly lift, move, push, or carry sound equipment, lighting fixtures, instruments, and stage props weighing up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is conducted in traditional classroom/rehearsal settings, auditorium/stage environments with low lighting or high noise levels, and outdoor locations (marching fields, stadiums) subject to varying weather conditions. Fast-paced work pace during live productions and event deadlines.

Union Representation

This position is Non-Union. Salary, terms and other conditions of employment established by the Board of Education.

FLSA Status

This is an Non- Exempt FLSA position. Exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

Three Rivers Community Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 269-273-1104.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Three Rivers Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Three Rivers Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, in hiring or in employment.

Additional Information

• Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Schedule: 180 days per year, generally following the TRCS Academic Calendar. Includes non-working days during winter, spring, and summer breaks, as well as designated holidays.