Ensemble Assistant

Grand Rapids Community College; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College within Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Band Operations Assistant to support the Director of Bands with logistics for Campus Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble. You will set up performances, prepare parts, and assist with equipment moves and event logistics.

The role also involves managing the band library, cataloging music, and helping with concert-related activities such as ticket sales and program distribution, including evening and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Reliable with consistent attendance and availability for evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up for Wind Ensemble, Campus Band, and KPO.
• Manage Band Library including cataloging, tracking music, and organizing.
• Prepare parts for Wind Ensemble, Campus Band, and Jazz Ensemble.
• Assist with concert equipment moves and set up for concerts and events.
• Assist with ticket sales and program distribution at concerts as needed.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Organizational skills

Attendance reliability

Job description

Description

• Work closely with the Director of Bands on logistics for Campus Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble.
• Set up for Wind Ensemble, Campus Band, and KPO
• Manage Band Library including cataloging, tracking music, and organizing.
• Prepare parts for Wind Ensemble, Campus Band, and Jazz Ensemble
• Assist with concert equipment moves and set up for concerts and events
• Assist with ticket sales and program distribution at concerts as needed

Requirements

• Be able to lift minimum of 50 pounds
• Great Organization Skills
• Consistent Attendance
• Available for evening and weekend concerts and event

Additional Information

• Enrollment in Wind Ensemble is preferred, but not required.
• May have the opportunity to assist with the choral library as well