On-Campus Production & Stage Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is offering a student employment position at the Zack Box Assistants role on campus. You will support Zack Box productions, assist with maintenance calls, and help ensure the space is production-ready.

The position provides hands-on experience with theatre tech, sound, and lighting workflows, under supervision of the Technical Director. Ideal for students seeking practical learning in a dynamic campus environment.

Qualifications

• Must be organized, punctual, and have strong communication skills.
• Must have strong leadership skills.
• Must be willing to learn new things and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Communicating regularly with the Technical Director about schedule, maintenance needs, and technical questions as they arise
• Helping faculty and student groups load in and out of the space
• Assisting student productions in writing sound and lighting cues during tech
• Training designated light and sound board operators during tech
• Assisting in resetting the space for classes at the end of the work call
• Leading strike following the final performance of each production
• Communicating with fellow Zack Box Assistants to ensure all work calls have the coverage and support that they require
• Enforcing the policies and procedures of the Production Department
• Assisting in general maintenance of the space
• Painting, cleaning, organizing, etc.

Skills

Organized

Punctual

Strong communication

Leadership

Willing to learn

Follow instructions

Qlab

ETC ION XE

Tools

Qlab

ETC ION XE

Job description

Berklee College of Music is offering a student employment position at the Zack Box Assistants role on campus. You will support Zack Box productions, assist with maintenance calls, and help ensure the space is production-ready.

The position provides hands-on experience with theatre tech, sound, and lighting workflows, under supervision of the Technical Director. Ideal for students seeking practical learning in a dynamic campus environment.