Opera Office Graduate Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus employment

Hourly pay $17.51

Job summary

Berklee College of Music seeks a Departmental Assistant for the Opera Program at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. This student-employment role pays $17.51 per hour under Supervisor Patricia Au and runs on campus, offering a hands-on clerical and event-support experience.

You will handle communications, help create rehearsal schedules, prep spaces, assist with attendance, and manage materials in Google Drive.

Qualifications

• Current Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory student.
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate program.
• SSN valid and in good standing with visa status as applicable.
• GPA at least 2.0 cumulative.
• First-semester students allowed to work with GPA not yet official.
• Federal Work Study may apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as communication liaison between opera office personnel and students and staff.
• Assist in creating the weekly music rehearsal schedule and event programs.
• Prepare spaces for rehearsals, concerts, and masterclasses.
• Facilitate events by taking attendance, greeting guests, and assisting with technical elements.
• Perform clerical duties and organize digital materials in Google Drive.
• Prepare application materials for competitions such as the National Opera Association Production Competition.
• Support the Opera Program and Berklee faculty as needed.

Skills

Familiarity with departmental activity

Music notation reading

Google Suite proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Organized and detail-oriented

Collaborative attitude

Tools

Google Drive

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eligibility Criteria for Participation

• 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.

These positions function as Departmental Assistants for the Opera Program at TBC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a communication liaison between various personnel related to the opera office, including the opera area head, principal conductor, stage management, production staff, and students. This includes but is not limited to regular email communications, dissemination of information to various personnel and departments, and tracking of information such as student releases and event requirements.
• Assist in creating the weekly music rehearsal schedule and department event programs, including copywriting, editing, and proofreading.
• Prepare spaces for rehearsals, concerts, and masterclasses.
• Facilitate these events by taking attendance, greeting guests, assisting with technical and scenic elements, and chaperoning visiting guest artists as necessary.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, preparing scores, managing department props and costumes, and organizing digital materials and information in Google Drive.
• Prepare application materials for competitions such as the National Opera Association Production Competition.
• Research as directed for various departmental needs.
• Additional support of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s opera program and faculty as needed.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with and interest in departmental activities.
• Ability to read music notation; knowledge of operatic repertoire, and familiarity with English, Italian, French, and German languages; understanding of International Phonetic Alphabet (“IPA”).
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite, as well as general knowledge of and comfort with technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including over the phone, email, and in person.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrates a collaborative mindset, positive attitude, and reliability, with the flexibility and discretion to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform various physical tasks such as transporting items between various conservatory buildings and moving objects to prepare spaces for events.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Membership in the Opera Studio is preferred

Required Application Materials

• Resume in PDF format
• Cover Letter in PDF format expressing interest in position and stating previous experience with administrative assistance work

Hourly Rate: $17.51 Supervisor: Patricia Au

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.