Programs Support Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music invites eligible students to join its on-campus Student Employment program, offering part-time work that fits around classes. The role supports academic programs, events, and administrative tasks within the Academic Affairs office.

Expected hours are 4–7 per week (not exceeding 10), with an hourly rate of $16.45. Duties include setting up events, coordinating materials, and hosting visiting artists, under the supervision of Lindsey Stein.

Qualifications

• Assist in facilitating academic event setup/breakdown and other related operations (e.g. equipment and technology setup, marketing efforts, coordination of ensuring event requirements are met)
• Assist in coordinating facility inventory and maintenance
• Assist in sending notifications to program participants and guest artists
• Assist in updating program materials
• Assist in hosting guest artists, particularly for special events
• Assist in departmental administrative operations for the Academic Affairs office, as needed

Responsibilities

• Assist in foundational operations necessary to effectively run the Conservatory’s academic programs.
• Assist in coordinating facility inventory and maintenance.
• Assist in sending notifications to program participants and guest artists.
• Assist in updating program materials.
• Assist in hosting guest artists, particularly for special events.
• Assist in departmental administrative operations for the Academic Affairs office, as needed

Skills

Event setup

Facility inventory

Guest artist coordination

Program materials updating

Administrative operations

Stagehand/instrument moving

Marketing coordination

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in foundational operations necessary to effectively run the Conservatory’s academic programs.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Assist in facilitating academic event setup/breakdown and other related operations (e.g. equipment and technology setup, marketing efforts, coordination of ensuring event requirements are met)
• Assist in coordinating facility inventory and maintenance
• Assist in sending notifications to program participants and guest artists
• Assist in updating program materials
• Assist in hosting guest artists, particularly for special events
• Assist in departmental administrative operations for the Academic Affairs office, as needed

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Stagehand/instrument moving experience.

Expected Hours Per Week: 4-7 hours average; Can not exceed 10 hours per week.

Expected dates and times of shifts: Thursday weekly meeting (11am-12pm), Assignments completed on students time.

Hourly Rate: $16.45

Hiring Manager: Lindsey Stein

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.