Music Ensembles Assistant (Student) (FWS)

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

Assist the Music Ensemble Director and Faculty with a variety of administrative tasks. Assist with rehearsal and performance scheduling, take and track student attendance throughout the semester. Prepare materials and equipment for rehearsal/performance use, facilitate stage set changes, function as stage manager as needed. In negotiation with the Ensemble Director and with the specific needs of each rehearsal/performance, arrive before each class/performance for set-up, and remain after each class/performance to strike stage and return equipment to storage.

Essential Functions:

• Rehearsal and performance scheduling.

• Take and track student attendance throughout the semester.

• Prepare materials and equipment for rehearsal/performance use, facilitate stage set changes, function as stage manager as needed.

• Other duties assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 6 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Exerience:

• Current AU student with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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