Student Orchestral Operations & Admin Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Berklee College of Music invites applications for the BCSO Student Orchestra Assistant. You will support the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra operations and provide administrative help for the Professional Performance Division office, gaining hands-on experience in orchestral management.

The role involves assisting with repertoire research, concert marketing, librarian duties, and stage/house coordination while coordinating with PPD staff and faculty.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have orchestral playing experience, administrative skills, self-directed work habits, and an interest in ensemble operations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to confidently direct peers under high stress.
• Interest in cross-genre musical collaborations and quick problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra (BCSO) and provide admin support for the PPD office.
• Research repertoire for future concerts and assist with concert marketing.
• Carry out librarian duties such as renting, copying, distributing, bowing and returning parts.
• Support personnel management tasks (audition scheduling, seating, and stage direction).
• Assist with front-of-house planning, program design, and concert logistics.

Skills

Orchestral playing experience

Administrative skills

Self-directed

Ensemble operations

Cross-genre collaboration

Attention to detail

Assertive management

Problem solving under pressure

Job description

The Berklee College of Music invites applications for the BCSO Student Orchestra Assistant. You will support the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra operations and provide administrative help for the Professional Performance Division office, gaining hands-on experience in orchestral management.

The role involves assisting with repertoire research, concert marketing, librarian duties, and stage/house coordination while coordinating with PPD staff and faculty.