Conducting Area Assistant — Admin & Events Support

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking a Conducting Area Assistant in the Instrumental Studies Department to provide administrative, logistical and communications support for conducting area activities, classes, performances and events on campus.

Responsibilities include assisting with auditions, proctors, managing emails and programs, moving equipment, and aiding faculty with classroom needs. This is a part-time on-campus student job with an hourly rate of $18.54.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Federal Work Study student may apply.
• In good disciplinary standing.
• Must be located in the U.S.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Attendance taking in large classes (e.g. Performance Seminars, and Conductor’s Lab Ensemble)
• Creation and organization of email and communication lists within that instrumental studies area
• Communicating with students in their assigned area, providing reminders and updates of student, faculty and guest artist recitals, master classes and other special events
• Interface closely with the Performance Library and handle the distribution and collection of music for the Conductor’s Lab Ensemble
• Coordinate and assist in the creation of concert programs for studio and class recitals
• Moving and set up of equipment, sometimes including instruments, chairs and music stands, for select classes, rehearsals, performances and special events
• Assist faculty with classroom equipment (lighting, piano, projectors, etc.)
• Serve as a general assistant to the area faculty and department at all new student auditions, greeting and welcoming families and possible participation in area information sessions, as requested by Faculty Recruiting Heads
• Other minor administrative support tasks, as requested by the area faculty or department chair
• Meetings with area faculty, as requested

Job description

Berklee College of Music is seeking a Conducting Area Assistant in the Instrumental Studies Department to provide administrative, logistical and communications support for conducting area activities, classes, performances and events on campus.

Responsibilities include assisting with auditions, proctors, managing emails and programs, moving equipment, and aiding faculty with classroom needs. This is a part-time on-campus student job with an hourly rate of $18.54.