Description
The Percussion Crew at the Aspen Music Festival + School (AMFS) assists AMFS percussion students, faculty, and guest artists with percussion and backline needs throughout the season+rsquo;s duration. This position works closely with production staff members on the Bucksbaum Campus and Meadows Campus, aiding in backstage organization of percussion and onstage setups. The Percussion Crew reports to the Percussion Manager. There are multiple positions available in this role.

Responsibilities
Move and setup equipment for all music festival events and locations requiring percussion instruments, including practice rooms, studios, rehearsal and performance spaces.
Maintain in good working order, the inventory of all percussion instruments owned and rented by the festival.
Oversee the movement of instruments between venues, including the Bucksbaum Campus, Meadows Campus and various offsite performance locations, driving a box truck for instrument transportation between venue locations.
Frequent nighttime and weekend work to be expected.
Requirements
Strong familiarity of standard and non-standard orchestral repertoire and the percussion instruments and performance techniques required.
Knowledge of how to appropriately move and assemble percussion equipment.
Experience in minor repair of percussion is preferred.
Candidate must be open and flexible, with a sensitivity to the needs of the many various personalities within the festival.
Candidate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and materials or, of greater weight in tandem with additional crew member assistance.
Candidates must be comfortable driving and operating a box truck.
This position requires a valid drivers+rsquo; license and clean driving record. A DMV check will be conducted for the candidates hired.

Dates
June 15, 2026-August 27, 2026

Compensation
$15.16/hour plus housing provided by AMFS. Overtime $22.74/hour
Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.

Application Procedure
Please complete the online application at aspenmusicfestival.com/employment and attach your cover letter and one-page resume with references where prompted. PDF format only. No phone calls please.

Hiring Timeline
Application review to begin in January. Applicants who submit materials before February 9 will be given priority in the review process. Interviews will be scheduled to begin after February 9. Application to remain open until position(s) filled.