Student, Music Assistant (Work Study)

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College is seeking a student employee to assist in the music department. You will maintain the music library, support concert stage management, and help with programs, setup, and teardown during rehearsals and performances.

The role offers flexible hours up to 19 per week, with concerts possibly on evenings and weekends. A minimum of six FVCC credits and reliable, customer-focused service are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a FVCC student enrolled in at least six credits for fall/spring to qualify for student employment.
• Must work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and self-motivation are essential.
• Basic office/technology skills and knowledge of general office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain music library and filing cabinets.
• Assist with concert stage management for student and faculty performances.
• Help with concert programs, brochures, setup/teardown, and sound/light/scene changes.
• Assist in Musical Theatre production setups and teardown during rehearsals.
• Help recruit to local high school music programs.
• Run campus errands and post signage as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Customer service

Organization

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

General office skills

Education

FVCC student in 6+ credits

Tools

Office technology

Job description

Student must be Work Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)

START DATE:

This position will start Fall Semester, 2026

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:

Academic Calendar Year 2026/2027

WORK SCHEDULE:

Flexible schedule between Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; however, student will work both student and faculty concerts (6-8 per

semester). Concerts may occur on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings, or Friday afternoons. This position may work up to 19 hours per week.

DRESS CODE:

Casual with appropriate coverage for day-to-day work. Concert stage managing will require all-black

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:

Under the minimal supervision, performs general academic functions in support of a specific course, faculty/staff member or department.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Files, organizes and maintains the music library and music filing cabinets,
• Assists with concert stage management during student and faculty concerts,
• Assists with concert programs, staffs brochure/information tables, assists with set-ups and teardowns; and sound, light, and scene changes,
• Assists in Musical Theatre production set-ups and teardowns during rehearsals, including replacing batteries for stand lights, etc.,
• Assists Music Faculty in recruiting to local high school music programs,
• Runs errands on campus and hangs up posters as needed,
• May perform other like duties as requested

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester, and
• Ability to work independently with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment, and
• Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated; and
• Possesses basic office/technology skills and working knowledge of general office practices and procedures; and
• Ability and willingness to provide quality customer service; and
• Effective organizational skills and interpersonal skills; and
• Cooperative spirit in working with peers, supervisors, students and public

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as a Music Theory Tutor

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:

Communication, customer service, critical thinking and effective reasoning, professionalism, technology, stage-managing, organization, recruitment

PREDICTED OUTCOME:

Practical competence, customer service, critical thinking, collaboration, communicating effectively, technological competence, demonstrating professionalism

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
• Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
• Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency)or social media.
• Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule, effective communication/interpersonal skills, and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS, AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Prior to offers of student employment, FVCC may conduct thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC may conduct post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:

FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.