Tech Support

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

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking a student employee to provide audio/visual equipment support for learning and rehearsal spaces on-campus.

The role offers an hourly rate of $16.97 and requires current Berklee student status, with duties including on-call classroom support, equipment inventory, installation, and relocation.

This position is part-time and designed to help students balance work with studies.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of audio system operation, setup, installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Professional and attentive communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call classroom support related to musical equipment for faculty and students, in a polite and professional manner.
• Responsible for inventory, testing, installation and relocation of equipment.

Skills

Audio system basics

Communication skills

Lifting capability

Tools

Mac OS

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.

Provides audio/visual equipment support for learning and rehearsal spaces on-campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide on-call classroom support related to musical equipment for faculty and students, in a polite and professional manner
• Responsible for inventory, testing, installation and relocation of equipment

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of audio system (PA) operation, setup, installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Professional and attentive communication skills
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience with instrument amplification and audio/visual cabling is preferred
• Studio/live sound experience is a plus
• General knowledge of Mac OS and applications
• MP&E or EPD majors are encouraged to apply

Hourly Rate: Student Worker 2, $16.97/hour

Hiring Manager: Patrick Fahey

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.