Jazz Composition Student Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $16.45/hour

Job summary

The Jazz Composition Student Assistant at Berklee College of Music will support the Jazz Composition side of the Harmony and Jazz Composition department, focusing on outreach, event coordination, and music preparation.

Key tasks include copyist duties, promoting department events, arranging concerts, workshops, and student showcases, and serving as a liaison between the department and students during events and coursework.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Berklee student in the United States.
• Half-time enrollment in a degree, diploma, or certificate program.
• Visa status, if applicable, remains valid during employment.
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and good disciplinary standing.

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 department's 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 at events and coursework.
• Handle Copyist duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Current Berklee student

Tools

Google Workspaces

Job description

Eligibility 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.

The Jazz Composition Student Assistant will support the Jazz Composition 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