Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Elmira College was the first college to offer a comprehensive curriculum for women, and is home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies. We are seeking a part-time Pep Band Director and Assistant Pep Band Director to lead and manage the Golden Groove Pep Band.

These positions are the primary administrators for the pep band and work in close collaboration with the student director and band officers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide musical leadership, guiding the group in the selection of repertoire, assisting with rehearsals, and conducting as needed (when the student director is out or specific musical direction is needed);
  • Collaborate with the student director and officers to support student leadership, recruitment, and band operations;
  • Coordinate pep band performances at EC athletics events in partnership with the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance/Communication;
  • Manage logistics such as scheduling, music library, equipment, and uniforms;
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and spirited environment for student musicians;
  • Attend selected on campus recruiting events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in music or related field preferred;
  • Experience directing or leading a pep band, marching band, or similar ensemble;
  • Strong conducting, organizational, and communication skills;
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends for rehearsals, games, and events;
  • Play one or more instruments is a plus.

WORK LOCATION: Negotiable

COMPENSATION: $18-20 per hour

STATUS: Non-exempt

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to hr@elmira.edu.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.

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