City Music High School Academy Ensemble Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music in Boston is seeking a High School Academy Assistant to support the City Music Academic Program. This 10–15 hour per week role requires weekend and weekday evening availability and involves assisting with classroom prep and event support.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, organization, and the ability to work with youth in a fast-paced environment. Lifting and setup duties are required, with photography/videography experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a Berklee student in good standing with eligibility for student employment.
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking program.
• Ability to work 10–15 hours per week, including weekends/evenings as needed.
• Able to lift 40 lbs or more of backline equipment.
• Experience with live sound reinforcement, photography, or videography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Open and prepare City Music classrooms prior to the start of classes during the week.
• Set up and tear down stages for events and communicate backline needs.
• Create stage plots prior to events and coordinate with musicians.
• Interact with students and staff in a professional, customer-friendly manner.
• Manage equipment handling and ensure safety during load-in/load-out.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

MP&E major

Tools

Live sound reinforcement

Photography

Videography

Job description

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements: Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters. Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN). Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester. Federal Work Study student may apply. In good disciplinary standing. Must be located in the U.S. For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

The High School Academy Assistant will provide support for the City Music Academic Program Asst. Director when needed. This is a 10-15 hour per week position. The High School Academy Assistant must be able to work weekends and weekday nights when needed based on our Event Calendar.

Applicants should be organized, detail-oriented, possess superb customer service skills, and have experience working independently in a fast paced environment. Main tasks will be opening and preparing City Music classrooms prior to the start of classes during the week. High School Academy Assistant will also help set up and tear down stages for different shows, as well as communicating with musicians on their backline needs and creating stage plots prior to events. Applicants are required to be able to lift 40 LBS or more of backline equipment.

Primary hours will be between 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Saturday hours also needed, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM.

Experience, Education, Skills: Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of people in an articulate, cordial and professional manner. Ability to connect with youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds. Superb customer service and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills. A major in MP&E is a plus. Percussion principal a plus. Experience with live sound reinforcement. Experience with photography and videography is preferred.

Requirements: Availability between 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Saturday hours also needed, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Hourly Rate: 17.51. Hiring Manager: Justin Johnson.