Opera Program Assistant - On-Campus Student Employment

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

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.