Education and Learning Program Assistant

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Education and Learning Program Assistant is a student leadership opportunity within the Office of Community and Belonging. This position works closely with the Assistant Director of Community and Belonging to support educational initiatives, training, workshops, and learning opportunities that foster belonging, equity, inclusion, and social justice across the Berklee community. The Education and Learning Program Assistant serves as a peer educator, helping to create engaging learning experiences that encourage dialogue, critical thinking, and community building. The student in this role will develop valuable skills in facilitation, program development, communication, leadership, and social justice education while contributing to a more inclusive campus environment. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Community and Belonging, the Program Assistant will receive mentorship, training, and professional development to ensure success in the role.

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 employment exception: student can maintain employment without being enrolled if pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester (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 without an official GPA).
Federal Work Study student may apply.
In good disciplinary standing.
Must be located in the U.S.
Current Berklee student in good academic standing.
Demonstrated interest in community building, belonging, equity, inclusion, social justice, and/or student engagement.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and campus partners.
Willingness to facilitate conversations and participate in educational programs and workshops.
Ability to take initiative, stay organized, and manage assigned responsibilities.
Openness to learning, receiving feedback, and participating in ongoing training and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Interest in inclusion, belonging, equity, social justice, or community engagement.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to facilitate discussions or willingness to learn facilitation techniques.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
Enthusiasm for creating inclusive learning environments and fostering student belonging.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of community and belonging, and social justice educational programs and workshops.
Assist with the facilitation of training, dialogues, and peer-learning opportunities for students and campus partners.
Serve as a peer educator and ambassador for the Office of Community and Belonging.
Help develop educational materials, presentations, toolkits, and learning resources.
Support outreach efforts to increase student participation in educational programming and initiatives.
Assist with the promotion of training, workshops, and learning opportunities through social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
Provide feedback and insight regarding student experiences, campus climate, and emerging student needs.
Attend staff meetings and contribute to office projects and initiatives.
Represent the office at campus events, resource fairs, tabling opportunities, and community-building activities.
Assist with assessment efforts, including collecting participant feedback and evaluating learning outcomes.
Collaborate with campus partners and student organizations to expand opportunities for dialogue, learning, and engagement.