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Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Onsite
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The Department of Music at Colorado State University Pueblo, which is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), prepares undergraduate students to function professionally in their chosen field of music within the larger context of a liberal education, to provide artistic enrichment for the community, and to serve as an artistic resource. The Department of Music is part of the School of Creativity and Practice, an integrated approach to learning that brings together the Departments of Art & Creative Media, Media Communication, and Music.
CSU Pueblo seeks a Band Operations Assistant and Recruitment Events Coordinator to support the ThunderWolves Marching Band and university band programs in a part-time, 0.5 FTE position. This role brings rehearsals, Band Camp, game-day performances, and travel together through organized planning and hands-on support. The coordinator also connects prospective students with CSU Pueblo through auditions, school outreach, and recruitment events, while helping deliver signature experiences such as the Festival of Winds. Join a collaborative music community and help create memorable experiences for students, performers, and audiences.
Primary Duties
Marching Band Operations, Band Camp, and Performance Execution
Manages day-to-day operational logistics and event execution for the ThunderWolves Marching Band (TWMB). Directs Band Camp setup, facility reservations, schedule logistics, and on-site troubleshooting for equipment and student needs. Assists with instructional support during rehearsals and Band Camp. Coordinates all game-day operations, field setup, drill distribution, sideline management, and off-campus performance travel and logistics.
Recruitment, Auditions, and Outreach Coordination
Manages prospective student recruitment data, communication pipelines, and outreach tracking for all CSU Pueblo band ensembles. Organizes audition processes and schedules. Coordinates major recruitment events, school visits, high school showcases, Band Day, and state/regional marching band championship hosting in collaboration with university admissions and music department faculty.
General Band Program Operations, Inventory, and Governance
Oversees administrative and logistical operations for all university bands, including facility reservations, travel planning, instrument/uniform inventory, repairs, storage, and purchasing requests. Administers the TWMB Student Fee Governing Board logistics and documentation. Functions as Band Librarian by cataloging, preparing, printing, and distributing music for all band ensembles.
Ancillary Duties
Festival of Winds and Hosted Major Events
Coordinates the logistics, planning, and multi-day execution of the annual Festival of Winds and other major hosted band events. Manages event timelines, participating school registrations, facility requirements, adjudicator/clinician hospitality, vendor coordination, and volunteer staffing. Maintains event records and assists with post-event evaluations.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Job Description
Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is on-site for the Pueblo Campus.
Salary
$24,300 to $30,000
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 12:00 AM (MST) on October 23rd, 2026, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.
Work Location: Unless otherwise stated in the job announcement, positions at Colorado State University Pueblo are expected to be performed in person at a University work location. Any remote or hybrid work arrangements will be explicitly identified in the position announcement.
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
Medical and prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible benefit plan
Basic term life insurance
Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Travel accident insurance
Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
Annual and sick leave
Retirement plans
Employee and dependent tuition discounts
State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at crc@csupueblo.edu.
All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).
