Jazz and Gender Justice Student Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music seeks a program assistant to support the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice (BIJGJ). The role offers hands-on arts administration experience and exposure to a vibrant campus.

You will assist with day-to-day BIJGJ operations, help create content for newsletters and social media, support programs, visiting artist preparation, hospitality, and special projects, working closely with the managing director and program coordinator.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good writing skills
• Basic research skills
• Dependable with a good work ethic
• Willingness to learn and great customer service skills
• Proficiency in jazz is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in BIJGJ operations including communications, education, research, and outreach.
• Perform light weekly clerical duties and assist with BIJGJ newsletter and digital media.
• Assist with JGJ programs, visiting artist preparation, hospitality, and special projects.
• Work closely with the managing director and program coordinator.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Research basics

Reliability

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Jazz knowledge

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.

Provide assistance in support of the day-to-day operations of Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, including communications, music education, research, operations, community outreach, and special projects. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in hands‑on arts administration experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties will include performing light weekly clerical duties, assisting in creating content for the BIJGJ newsletter and digital media platforms, assisting with JGJ programs, visiting artist preparation and hospitality, as well as special projects. The program assistant will work closely with the managing director and program coordinator.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good writing skills
• Basic research skills
• Dependable with a good work ethic
• Willingness to learn and great customer service skills
• Proficiency in jazz is preferred

Required Application Materials:

• Resume & Cover Letter

Pay Rate: $16.97

Expected Hours: 5-10 hours

Hiring Manager: Aja Burrell Wood