Harmony Student Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music in Boston is seeking a Harmony Student Assistant to support the Harmony and Jazz Composition department. The role emphasizes outreach, event coordination, and music preparation, with copyist tasks and promotion duties for department programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating materials, managing social media, promoting events, and serving as a liaison with students and faculty at events such as the Major/Minors Fair.

Qualifications

• Current Berklee student
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to work independently
• Located in the U.S.
• GPA 2.0 minimum
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate program
• Familiarity with Google Workspace

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Harmony and Jazz Composition Coordinator, including organizing materials and scheduling
• Help manage the department's social media
• Assist with organization and promotion of department events such as concerts, workshops and student showcases
• Act as liaison between the department and students at events and answer inquiries
• Handle copyist duties
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Current Berklee student

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Effective communication

Independent worker

Social media management

Education

GPA 2.0 minimum

Enrolled at least half-time

Tools

Google Workspace

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 Harmony Student Assistant will support the Harmony side of the Harmony and Jazz Composition department in various capacities, focusing on outreach, event coordination, and music preparation. Key responsibilities include assisting with copyist work as directed, aiding promotional efforts for department programs, helping organize and execute events such as concerts, workshops, and showcases. The student employee will also take on tasks assigned by the Harmony and Jazz Composition Coordinator and Department Chairs, playing a crucial role in maintaining the department's smooth operation. This position provides hands-on experience in music administration, offering an inside look into event management, music preparation, and departmental coordination within an academic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Harmony and Jazz Composition Coordinator (e.g., organizing materials, scheduling, setting up rooms for classes and rehearsals).
• Help manage the departments social media.
• Assist with the organization and promotion of department events, including concerts, workshops, and student showcases.
• Act as a liaison between the department and students, answering inquiries and offering guidance on coursework and departmental activities at events such as the Major / Minors Fair.
• Handle Copyist duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Berklee student
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in event coordination or promotion.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Familiarity with Google Workspaces.

Pay Rate: 16.45

Hiring Manager: Jim Connolly

If you are looking to get involved with the Berklee community while earning some money, you may want to consider applying for student employment. The Student Employment program provides opportunities for you to work part-time on campus, thereby helping you to meet some of your living expenses. With more than 900 positions ranging from 10 to 15 hours of work per week, as well as daily opportunities for project-based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for professional and educational growth.