Resources

Student Employment

The MSU College of Music offers a variety of employment opportunities for current students. Information on these positions and how to apply is listed in the table below.

Please note that this list does not indicate whether the position is currently vacant. Most positions are posted and filled the semester prior to when the position begins. For current vacancies, email the contact listed, or search “Music” in Handshake. For other campus jobs, make an appointment with Emily Henley or search “MSU” on Handshake.

Position	Hiring	Description	Contact	Hiring timeline
Admissions	Signs will be posted when vacant	Admissions student staff assist the Admissions team with prospective student visits (scheduling, mailings, etc.); general receptionist responsibilities, and other related duties as assigned; must be able to attend the College of Music Audition Days in January and February of each year	Grimaldo Robles	Fall Semester as needed
Communications	Posted on Handshake when vacant or inquire in the Communications Office, 253 Music Building.	Two positions each year; occasional project work. Social media and college communications, Digital engagement, Event communications and calendar management	Michael Sundermann	Fall, Spring and Summer as needed
Recording Services	Continously accepts applications. Must have prior experience. Interested students should submit resume to Recording Services.	An average of 10 on call employees perform duties from basic recital recordings to assisting with live sound at Fairchild and Cook, according to experience	Jennifer Shangraw	Fall Semester or as needed
Events	Listed on Handshake when vacant. Stop by main office for information.	Event Staff consists of Student Special Events Assistant I positions (ushers, box office, and stage assistans) and Student Special Events Assistant II positions (with similar responsibilites to that of a stage management postion). Student Special Events Assistant II positions have increased responsibilities for leading and developing event staff; introductory supervisor position to help build resumes and gain more experience in a management/leadership position. Student Special Events Assistant II employees complete assignments for stage changes prior to the performance and execute them accurately and efficiently, fulfill performer requests and maintain a good rapport with the performers, keep the backstage areas clean, delegate responsibilities to the Student Special Events Assistant I positions, and facilitate communication between the Front of House and Backstage areas. Student Special Events Assistant II employees maintain an overall pleasant and helpful attitude to performers and an excellent work ethic.	Lisa Wilton	Beginning of Fall and Spring Semester as needed
Event Managers	Listed on Handshake when vacant. Stop by main office for information.	Event Managers (Event Staff) have increased responsibilities for leading and developing staff in their respective areas: collect availability data and publish schedules to fit staffing needs; organize records and maintain sensitive information; complete higher-level projects (such as creating tickets, using advanced software features, managing database information); work with College of Music partners to ensure communication is efficient and thorough; assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and developing Event Staff (Student Special Events Assistant I and II positions); coordinate events to ensure all needs are met; and other supervisory duties as assigned.	Lisa Wilton	as needed
Main Office	Inquire in the Main Office.	Main Office staff assist with editing and printing student programs; process ticket sales via phone and walk-ins; review and schedule space usage requests for rehearsals, meetings, recitals, etc.; receive and handle mail, packages and other deliverables; provide room and locker keys to appropriate persons and ensure their proper return; other office duties as assigned.	Lynne Funk	As needed
Graduate Assistantship	Determined by applied faculty.	The College of Music employs approximately 100 Teaching Assistants each semester. These TAs teach or assist with a variety of academic music courses, applied lessons, and ensembles and require one or more previous degrees in music. If you are a current or incoming graduate student in the College of Music, you need do nothing more to apply for a TA. You will automatically be placed in the employment pool. If you are not a current or incoming graduate student in the College of Music and would like to be placed in the employment pool, please send a letter stating your qualifications and an updated vita to the College of Music Graduate Office at musgrad@msu.edu.	Anne Simon	Spring Semester for the next Academic Year
MSU Music Library	Continuously accepts applications-apply on Library website. Students with work-study are given preference	Staff Music Library desk, handle patron transactions, shelve materials. All students are initially hired at entry level positions.	Grace Haynes	As needed
Orchestra Librarian	Passed between members of Symphony Orchestra.	Orchestra librarian copies music and fills all music folders; responsible for the organization of the Symphony Orchestra Library.		As needed
Band Librarian	Passed between members of MSU Bands	Band librarian copies music and fills all music folders; responsible for the organization of the Band Library.		As needed
Running Start	Listed on Handshake when vacant.	Marketing and Student engagement interns develop and improve their marketing and communications skills and use those skills to promote and support innovation at the College of Music. Responsibilities include graphic design, social media, website maintenance, and developing entrepreneurial alumni spotlights.	Emily Henley	August/Fall Semester as needed
Gigline	Fill out application on Gigline website.	Gigline is a service for individuals and organizations seeking performers for weddings, receptions, parties, and other special events, both on- and off-campus. Students must develop a webpage with a bio and headshot in order to be listed.	Nathan Walker	Must apply by Oct. 1 to be listed for that academic year
Spartan Youth Wind Symphony Coach	Conductors contact prospective coaches.	Section Coaches coach the students in chamber music and large ensemble settings.			Fall Semester as needed