College Work Study Student - Music/Jazz Studies - Fall 2026

Nevada System of Higher Education•North Las Vegas, NV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a College Work Study student in the Music/Jazz Studies department for the Fall 2026 semester. The student will be responsible for rehearsing and performing with students for a MUS 100 class as a rhythm section member, and also performing with ensembles as needed, such as vocal jazz and saxophone ensembles, at the discretion of the faculty. Additionally, the student will assist with music office tasks including filing, photocopying, organizing music, and maintaining the music library and its spreadsheet. The role also involves serving as an ambassador for the CSN Music department through performance opportunities. This work experience supports Music, AA majors.

Requirements

Only students who have completed this year’s FAFSA and Accepted the Student Employment Award in their Financial Aid Package are eligible to apply.
Punctuality.
Organized.
Good communication skills with phone and text.
Ability to upload, download, and print files from emails.
Will work with professors and students to schedule rehearsal time to prepare for performances.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read music at a high level on one of the following instruments; Piano, Guitar, Double Bass, Drum set.
Experience playing in a variety of jazz, pop, commercial styles of music.
The hiring process can include submission of a sample of ability on one’s instrument if felt needed at the discretion of the Supervisor, currently Dr. Phy, Director of Jazz studies.

Responsibilities

Rehearse/perform with students for MUS 100 class as a rhythm section member.
Rehearse/perform at the discretion of the faculty as a rhythm section member for ensembles in need to include but not limited to vocal jazz, saxophone ensemble.
Assist with music office tasks to include but not limited to; filing, photocopying, organizing music, library and library spreadsheet maintenance.
Serve as ambassador of the CSN Music department both on and off campus when performance opportunities arise.