Africana Studies Program Assistant

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

6d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Program Assistant Position will support the Program Manager in coordinating AfroRoots productions and assist with a wide range of programming and promotional activities across the Africana Studies Center. This position is ideal for a student interested in event production, arts administration, or cultural programming.

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.
Strong organizational and communication skills
Interest in arts, culture, and/or African and African diasporic studies
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings
Self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with Canva, Google Workspace, TikTok, and CapCut

Nice To Haves

Interest in event planning or production
Comfort with public engagement (e.g., tabling, flyering, outreach)
Social media experience is a bonus

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and execution of AfroRoots shows (approximately two per month)
Provide logistical support during performances, including set-up and artist coordination
Help create and distribute promotional materials (flyers, graphics, social media content)
Support tabling, outreach, and engagement efforts for center programs and events.
Attend select events and assist with set-up.
Collaborate with the Program Manager on event planning
Maintain communication with students, AfroRoots artists, and students as needed