Zack Box Student Assistant

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

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is offering a student employment position at the Zack Box Assistants role on campus. You will support Zack Box productions, assist with maintenance calls, and help ensure the space is production-ready.

The position provides hands-on experience with theatre tech, sound, and lighting workflows, under supervision of the Technical Director. Ideal for students seeking practical learning in a dynamic campus environment.

Qualifications

• Must be organized, punctual, and have strong communication skills.
• Must have strong leadership skills.
• Must be willing to learn new things and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Communicating regularly with the Technical Director about schedule, maintenance needs, and technical questions as they arise
• Helping faculty and student groups load in and out of the space
• Assisting student productions in writing sound and lighting cues during tech
• Training designated light and sound board operators during tech
• Assisting in resetting the space for classes at the end of the work call
• Leading strike following the final performance of each production
• Communicating with fellow Zack Box Assistants to ensure all work calls have the coverage and support that they require
• Enforcing the policies and procedures of the Production Department
• Assisting in general maintenance of the space
• Painting, cleaning, organizing, etc.

Skills

Organized

Punctual

Strong communication

Leadership

Willing to learn

Follow instructions

Qlab

ETC ION XE

Tools

Qlab

ETC ION XE

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.

Zack Box Assistants will help support all Zack Box productions during their time in the space and assist with regular maintenance work calls to ensure the Zack Box is always in a production ready state. This is a great opportunity for learning more about the technical side of theatrical productions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicating regularly with the Technical Director about schedule, maintenance needs, and technical questions as they arise
• Helping faculty and student groups load in and out of the space
• Assisting student productions in writing sound and lighting cues during tech
• Training designated light and sound board operators during tech
• Assisting in resetting the space for classes at the end of the work call
• Leading strike following the final performance of each production
• Communicating with fellow Zack Box Assistants to ensure all work calls have the coverage and support that they require
• Enforcing the policies and procedures of the Production Department
• Assisting in general maintenance of the space
• Painting, cleaning, organizing, etc.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Must be organized, punctual, and have strong communication skills
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must be willing to learn new things and able to follow instructions

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Previous production experience is helpful, but not required
• Comfortable climbing ladders and working at heights up to 12’
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning about Qlab and lighting software (ETC ION XE)

Hourly Rate: $16.97

Hiring Manager: Kathryn Genest

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.