Student Conference Assistant

Berklee College of Music, Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music invites applications for the Student Conference Assistant role. The position supports the BTOT conference, assists with registration, room monitoring, and on-site logistics.

Applicants must be current Berklee students (or Boston Conservatory at Berklee), enrolled at least half-time, and located in the U.S. The hourly rate is $16.45, with detailed schedule and duties provided during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking program.
• Summer is the only semester in which a student can work without enrolled status, with pre-registration for fall.
• Must have a valid United States SSN.
• Remain in valid Visa status as applicable.
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; first-semester students may work.
• Federal Work Study student may apply.
• In good disciplinary standing.
• Must be located in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in final preparations for the conference (name tags, folders, etc.).
• Help with registering participants on the day of the conference.
• Monitor rooms and buildings being used on campus during the conference.
• Assist with checking in part-time faculty.
• Become familiar with conference details and logistics, and be able to answer participant questions.
• Other tasks as assigned.

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.

BTOT (Berklee Teachers on Teaching) is a two-day, on-campus conference for Berklee faculty that takes place annually during winter break.

The role of the Student Conference Assistant is to:

• Assist in final preparations for the conference (name tags, folders, etc.)
• Help with registering participants on the day of the conference
• Monitor rooms and buildings being used on campus during the conference
• Assist with checking in part-time faculty
• Become familiar with conference details and logistics, and be able to answer participant questions
• Other tasks as assigned

Dress Code

• Business Casual
• Comfortable shoes
• Smartphone Required

Working Hours

• Friday, January 8, 2027: Training and setup (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
• Monday, January 11, 2027: Conference (6:30 AM–5:30 PM)
• Tuesday, January 12, 2027: Conference (7:00 AM–1:30 PM)

Hourly Rate: 16.45

Hiring Manager: Gigi Walsh

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.