Africana Studies Program Assistant

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

5d • $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. The AfroRoots Series is an intimate concert series that takes place bi-monthly in the Africana Studies Center, featuring performances in music and musical theater. Students prepare a 20-minute set of songs and repertoire that ranges across the African Diaspora, showcasing a profound sense of Black creative expression and Black excellence.

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.
• Currently enrolled student
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed