String Department Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking a String Department Assistant to support the Chair with communications, publicity, operations, and events. The role focuses on building the department's presence through social media, newsletters, and event support, working closely with String Chair David Wallace and faculty.

The candidate will use Canva, MailChimp, Google Docs, and video/audio editing tools to publish content and assist with summer programs, room access, and equipment management.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have professional administrative, marketing, photography, or AV production experience.
• Video/audio production skills, strong writing and communication abilities are essential.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with String Chair and faculty on communications and events.
• Manage social media and create new content (YouTube, Instagram, etc.).
• Publish a monthly String Department newsletter.
• Publicize and coordinate department events and visiting artist residencies.
• Create posters and media for events.
• Assist with summer string program logistics and equipment
• Support curating instrument and equipment library; weekly meetings with Chair.

Skills

Administrative experience

Marketing experience

Photography

Video/Audio production

Writing

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

Canva

MailChimp

Google Docs

Video editing software

Audio editing software

Job description

Eligibility Requirements

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.

Position Summary

Berklee College of Music String Department Assistant assists the Chair in communications, publicity, operations, media, social media, publications, and community building. The Berklee College of Music String Department is hiring a String Principal to serve as Department Assistant. The Department Assistant will build community and the Berklee String Department's presence through managing social media; publicizing, managing, and documenting String Department events; assisting with departmental email communications; publishing a weekly String Department newsletter, assisting with logistical demands such as moving equipment, posting flyers, unlocking rooms, etc.. The Department Assistant will work directly with String Chair David Wallace, String Department faculty, and Professional Performance Division staff.

Required Skills

Individuals with professional administrative, marketing, photography, or audio/video production experience are preferred. Video/audio production skill; strong, professional, and prompt writing and communication skills; and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with String Chair David Wallace and our String Department faculty:
• Managing social media and producing and creating new content (YouTube, Instagram, etc.)
• Creating and publishing a monthly String Department newsletter
• Publicizing and helping to coordinate String Department events, including Workshops and visiting artist residencies.
• This includes creating posters and media
• Collaborating with American Roots Program faculty and assistants for joint projects.
• Assisting with preparation and administration of our summer string programs.
• Assisting faculty with curating our instrument and equipment library.
• Meeting weekly with String Chair David Wallace
• Other duties as assigned.

The Department Assistant will be using a number of applications including Canva, MailChimp, Google Docs, as well as video or audio editing programs.

Salary

Hourly Rate: 16.97

Hiring Manager

David Wallace