Annual Giving Assistant

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Annual Giving Assistant plays an important role in supporting the Office of Annual Giving’s fundraising and engagement initiatives. This position serves as a key ambassador for Annual Giving and student-facing initiatives across campus, helping to build strong connections between donors, students, and student organizations.

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.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiastic and positive attitude toward Berklee, the Conservatory, and philanthropy.
Comfortable on camera, conducting student interviews, and creating video content.
Confident public speaker who is comfortable approaching and engaging with people at campus events and tablings.
Familiarity with video editing and graphic design platforms (Canva proficiency is a plus).
Strong writing skills for email copy and creative video scripts.
Ability to memorize scripts and deliver natural on-camera messaging.
Organized, dependable, and capable of managing deadlines and donor portfolios effectively.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team alongside diverse student populations.
Comfortable working remotely and in person as needed.
Familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc.).

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned portfolio (group) of donors, sending personalized video updates and outreach throughout the year as part of ongoing engagement efforts.
Film personalized video messages for donors using the ThankView platform.
Memorize provided scripts, and occasionally write original, creative scripts tailored to specific donor audiences and campaign goals.
Create and edit custom add-on videos (such as "Day in the Life of a Berklee Student" clips or campus feature highlights).
Go out on campus to interview Berklee students and capture authentic stories to share with donors.
Act as an enthusiastic, visible representative for Annual Giving and student-facing initiatives across campus.
Serve as a bridge between Annual Giving and student clubs/organizations to coordinate joint initiatives.
Assist in planning, promoting, and executing student philanthropy efforts, with a major focus on Giving Day.
Staff on-campus event tables and confidently engage with students, faculty, and visitors.
Mobilize and recruit student volunteers to participate in videomshoots, tablings, and donor engagement activities.
Enter data and interaction notes into Raiser’s Edge NXT, Berklee’s advancement database.
Assist with direct mailings (folding, stuffing, labeling) and data tracking.
Help manage project timelines, donor spreadsheets, and administrative workflows.