Instrumental Studies Department Chair Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music in Boston seeks a part-time Instrument Studies Department Chair Assistant to provide admin and communications support for the Chair of Instrumental Studies. You will help develop and distribute a weekly department newsletter, promote performances and master classes, and coordinate concert programs for large ensembles.

Strong written and oral communication skills, proactive outreach, and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Berklee student or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
• Enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Summer enrollment exception requires pre-registration for fall.
• U.S. SSN required and valid visa status as applicable.
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; first semester permitted without GPA.
• Eligible for Federal Work Study; in good disciplinary standing.
• Must be located in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chair of Instrumental Studies with administrative and communications support.
• Develop, create and distribute a weekly department newsletter.
• Advertise performances, master classes and events for students, faculty and staff.
• Create and submit concert programs for large ensembles and campus events.
• Prepare Ensemble Personnel documents for marketing and promotional use.
• Produce posters and promotional materials upon request.
• Provide other minor administrative support as requested.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

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 Instrumental Studies Chair Assistant will provide general administrative and communications support for the Chair of Instrumental Studies, to help support communications and advertisement of performances, master classes and other special events hosted by the department. They will be charged with the development, creation and distribution of a weekly department newsletter, advertising within the department for the good of all students, faculty and staff, all upcoming performances, master classes, guest artists and other special opportunities, as well job, festival, competition and audition opportunities shared with the department by external organizations. The Department Chair Assistant will also be tasked with the creation and submission of concert programs for the large ensembles and large-scale campus performances and events, in coordination with the department chair and appropriate faculty liaisons. The Instrument Studies Department Chair Assistant must have strong written and oral communications skills and a working knowledge of digital design platforms (e.g. Google Suite, Canva, etc). They must be proactive and confident in their correspondence with faculty, students, and department staff, remaining highly organized and professional to fulfill duties as requested.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Development, creation and distribution of a department newsletter, highlighting department activities for the good of all students, faculty and staff associated with the Instrumental Studies Department
• Communicate with all faculty and students involved in these performances to confirm accuracy and collect appropriate materials
• Research, collect and distribute information on upcoming auditions, competitions and other job opportunities relevant to the Instrumental Studies department
• Generate Ensemble Personnel documents required by marketing team for concert advertisements
• Create posters and other promotional materials, upon request, for department concerts and special events
• Other minor administrative support tasks, as requested by the department chair

Hourly Rate: 17.51 Hiring Manager: Matthew Marsit

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.