Position Details
Position Information
| Advertising Department |
MUSIC, SCHOOL OF |
| Academic Term/Year |
SUMMER 2026 |
| Position Title |
Student Employment - East Carolina Marching Pirates Operations Student Staff Members |
| Posting Number |
08054 |
| Position Number |
08054 |
| Student Job Category |
Student - Hourly Job |
| Number of Vacancies |
2 |
| Job Description |
ECU Department of Music is currently seeking two operational student staff members for the East Carolina Marching Pirates to serve as the operational stewards of the band and will be primarily responsible for the following tasks:
- Setting up/tearing down the marching band practice field for all rehearsals, including relining as necessary, setting up practice markers, audio system, front ensemble equipment, podiums and ladders, etc.
- Running the metronome throughout rehearsal
- Loading/unloading the equipment truck in connection to all performances (home/away football games, exhibition performances, parades, etc.)
- Managing instrument, uniform, and other equipment inventories
- Driving the equipment truck for all performances
- Moving equipment into and out of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on game days; setting equipment up in the stands and on the field, ensuring students have access to said equipment
- Assisting Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma with marching band operational needs (including the collection/distribution of instruments/uniforms)
Hours/Week:
Spring and Summer hours as needed
Preseason hours as scheduled, from: August 3-16, 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; 5:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m.
Rehearsals (35-38 dates total): Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Game days (six total): 10-hour days
Exhibitions (one total): 10-hour days
Bowl Trip (
TBD, 2-4 days, 2- to 8-hour days) |
| Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) |
This is a labor-intensive role, and preference will be given to candidates who can meet the physical demands of the position; furthermore, students with a non instrumental musical background will be given preference. This is a non-performing, non-credit-earning position. |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
Please upload your resume online. |
| Additional Instructions to Applicants |
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. |
| Quick Link for Direct Access |
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92734 |
| Open Date |
04/14/2026 |
| Close Date |
05/29/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Nondiscrimination Statement |
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees.
ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (
ADAAA) should contact the
ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/
TTY) or
ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. |
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East Carolina University
May 06, 2026