Temporary Five-Week Office Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking an individual to support the daily operations of its Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive program. The role involves essential administrative tasks, assisting faculty and students, and facilitating communication.

Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and proficiency with both Mac and PC platforms. The position offers a temporary employment with a pay rate of $24 per hour for up to 30 hours a week.

The successful applicant will work closely with faculty and prospective students in on-campus settings.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with both Mac and PC platforms.
• Experience with music notation software (e.g., Finale).
• Strong customer service background and excellent communication skills.
• Solid clerical and administrative skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with CD duplication and basic audio editing technology (preferred).
• Competency as a rhythm section instrumentalist (helpful).

Responsibilities

• Respond to questions from program participants and faculty.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Five-Week Satellite Office.
• Prepare, copy, and organize written music for Aspire faculty.
• Prepare and duplicate CDs for program use.
• Provide instrumental support in program-related classes as needed.

Skills

Proficiency with both Mac and PC platforms

Experience with music notation software (e.g., Finale)

Strong customer service background

Excellent communication skills

Solid clerical and administrative skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Tools

CD duplication technology

Basic audio editing technology

Music notation software

Job description

Job Overview

This position offers an exciting opportunity to support the preparation and daily operations of Berklee’s Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive through assisting with the operation of the Aspire: Five-Week Satellite Office.

In addition to handling essential administrative tasks that help the program run smoothly—such as preparing charts and distributing schedules—you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with Berklee faculty and prospective students in a variety of on‑campus settings.

Pay Rate: $24/hr at 30 hours a week

Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with a paid hour for lunch from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Availability: Sunday July 5th, Monday July 6th, Tuesday July 7th

Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Requirements and Qualifications

• Proficiency with both Mac and PC platforms.
• Experience with music notation software (e.g., Finale).
• Strong customer service background and excellent communication skills.
• Solid clerical and administrative skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with CD duplication and basic audio editing technology (preferred).
• Competency as a rhythm section instrumentalist (helpful).

Responsibilities

• Respond to questions from program participants, parents, Five‑Week faculty, and related staff via email, phone, and in person.
• Assist with the day‑to‑day operations of the Five‑Week Satellite Office.
• Prepare, copy, and organize written music for Aspire faculty.
• Prepare and duplicate CDs for program use.
• Provide instrumental support in program‑related ensemble classes as needed (if applicable).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at [e-mail] or call 617-747-2375.