Sound Lab Assistant – Spring 2027 Montserrat College of Art

Montserrat; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Montserrat invites applications for a Sound Lab Assistant in the Visual Communication Design department. The 5-hour-per-week position supports day-to-day studio operations, assists monitors, and helps students with animation and audio equipment.

You will engage in hands-on activities using DAWs, recording gear, and live setups while contributing to events like Game Jam and Pitch Fest. Ideal candidates are early undergraduates (2nd semester freshman or sophomore) with a keen interest in tinkering

Qualifications

• 2nd semester Freshman or Sophomore
• Desire to tinker and figure out how to make things (safely)
• Fearlessness with organization, management and cleanliness
• Thrifty, efficient use of shared materials and limited resources
• Courteous and professional demeanor with students, faculty, and staff
• Willingness to ask questions when they don’t know or understand something

Responsibilities

• Assist students with animation Q&A, managing studio equipment, ensuring correct function of software and maintaining a clean and friendly studio environment.
• Train patrons new to instrument use, midi controllers and recording technology.
• Ensure all students follow safety and proper procedures when using equipment.
• Help with ongoing organization of studio materials, tool inventory, clean up and management of purchased and donated materials.
• Help develop, communicate and enforce policies for organization, access and cleanup of the studio.
• Collaborate in ongoing creative projects with monitors and other assistants.

Job description

Title: Sound Lab Assistant

Department: VCD (Visual Communication Design)

Supervisor: Brandon Troelstrup

Hours needed each week: 5 hours/week

Term: Spring 2027

Pay: $15/hour

Summary: The Sound Lab Assistant is a studio generalist that assists in the day-to-day operations of the Sound Lab space. They work alongside monitors to get tasks done in a timely manner while supplying any assistance for their studio users. Students will be working with digital audio workstation, analog recording equipment, live recording set ups, analog and electronic instruments. Assistant actively participate in the Game Jam and Pitch Fest as well as a host of other collaborative, creative projects.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Assist students with animation Q&A, managing studio equipment, ensuring correct function of software and maintaining a clean and friendly studio environment.
• Train patrons new to instrument use, midi controllers and recording technology.
• Ensure all students follow safety and proper procedures when using equipment.
• Help with ongoing organization of studio materials, tool inventory, clean up and management of purchased and donated materials.
• Help develop, communicate and enforce policies for organization, access and cleanup of the studio.
• Collaborate in ongoing creative projects with monitors and other assistants.

Learning Outcomes

• Collaborate with others on various ideas and projects
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Take ownership of work duties and responsibilities, and ensures they are completed accurately and on time.
• Build confidence in the skills and experiences related to their monitored work environment.
• Communicate clearly and organize their thoughts so others can understand
• Exhibit professionalism (dependability, meeting and exceeding goals, dedication to their role)

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications

• 2nd semester Freshman or Sophomore
• Desire to tinker and figure out how to make things (safely).
• Fearlessness with organization, management and cleanliness.
• Thrifty, efficient use of shared materials and limited resources.
• Courteous and professional demeanor with students, faculty, and staff.
• Willingness to ask questions when they don’t know or understand something.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Work in a studio setting, using various non-toxic materials and tools.
• Manual dexterity to use hand tools and equipment.
• Strength to lift tools and materials (around 35 lb).

Number of Positions: 2