Production Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking motivated student employees to support venue productions. Roles involve stage cleanliness, setup, and assisting with scenic, prop, audio, and lighting tasks. Candidates should be a current Berklee or Boston Conservatory student, enrolled at least half-time, with good time management and strong listening and communication skills.

Some tech experience is a plus. Pay is $16.97 per hour; positions average 10 to 15 hours per week, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Some tech experience preferred, but not required.
• Regular weekly availability and good time management skills.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new things and work hands on.

Responsibilities

• Routinely clean and organize the stage and storage areas
• Assist staff with scenic, props, audio, and lighting projects
• Work on assigned projects that can last multiple days (including inventory, organizing, production prep work, etc.)
• Other duties dependent upon needs of the productions in the venue

Skills

Tech experience

Time management

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

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. For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Routinely clean and organize the stage and storage areas
• Assist staff with scenic, props, audio, and lighting projects
• Work on assigned projects that can last multiple days (including inventory, organizing, production prep work, etc.)
• Other duties dependent upon needs of the productions in the venue

Qualifications and Skills:

• Some tech experience preferred, but not required
• Regular weekly availability and good time management skills
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Willingness to learn new things and work hands on

Pay Rate: $16.97

Hiring Manager: Taylor Kaufman

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.