Wind Ensemble Student Worker 2026 - 2027

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University Wind Ensemble is seeking a Student Worker for the 2026–2027 academic year to assist the School of Music staff in the McCorkle Music Building. You’ll support daily administrative tasks and help coordinate ensemble activities under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing folders, updating the ensemble library, managing concert logistics, and running the weekly Student Recital Hour. Must be a current School of Music student in good standing with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must qualify for Federal Work-Study program.
• Must be a current School of Music student in good standing.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have excellent grammar and spelling skills.
• Must have the ability to work well without constant supervision.
• Must be dependable.
• Music background is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative day-to-day duties in the School of Music Band Area, in the McCorkle Music Building.
• Copy, scan, and prepare Wind Ensemble and University Band folders, parts, scores, and rehearsal/practice resources. Keep them organized and available to members via Canvas OR Google Drive.
• Update the Ensemble Library when new music arrives: stamp, record in excel, etc.
• Logistics manager: needs to lead the concert production and equipment moves, including planning, executing, and coordination with graduate assistant, conductor, and percussion.
• Student Recital Hour: students will be trained on the equipment and operations in Fickling Recital Hall and will be responsible for running the weekly Student Recital Hour, including recording, lights, backstage work, etc.
• Set-up AND tear-down for every rehearsal.

Skills

People skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Grammar and spelling

Organizational skills

Education

Music background

Job description

Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

Instruction, School of Music

Supervisor:

Lisa Sturgis

Job Title:

Wind Ensemble Student Worker 2026 - 2027

Job Description:

1. Assist with administrative day-to-day duties in the School of Music Band Area, in the McCorkle Music Building.

2. Copy, scan, and prepare Wind Ensemble and University Band folders, parts, scores, and rehearsal/practice resources. Keep them organized and available to members via Canvas OR Google Drive.

3. Update the Ensemble Library when new music arrives: stamp, record in excel, etc.

4. Logistics manager: needs to lead the concert production and equipment moves, including planning, executing, and coordination with graduate assistant, conductor, and percussion.

5. Student Recital Hour: students will be trained on the equipment and operations in Fickling Recital Hall and will be responsible for running the weekly Student Recital Hour, including recording, lights, backstage work, etc.

6. Set-up AND tear-down for every rehearsal.

Must qualify for Federal Work-Study Program. Well organized; music background required; light typing, copying, and folding; light lifting. Strong people skills needed, willingness to work is a must. Looking for a self-starter.

Must qualify for Federal Work-Study program.

Must be a current School of Music student in good standing.

Must have strong interpersonal skills.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must have excellent grammar and spelling skills.

Must have the ability to work well without constant supervision.

Must be dependable.

Music background is required.

Wind Ensemble student workers will be supervised by an instrumental graduate student. The student workers must take direction, and assist the graduate student in their duties.

Pay rate starts at $10.00 per hour

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

08/10/2026

End Date:

05/15/2027