Music Mentor

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

11d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Community Service Employment role. Community Service Employment (CSE) provides Berklee students with community-based jobs, through which they gain professional experience, educational enrichment, and the opportunity to share their skills and participate in the development of Boston’s multicultural communities. Community Service Employment roles require federal work-study eligibility and U.S. domestic status. What is federal work-study (FWS)? It’s available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need from their financial aid award to provide part-time employment when you’re enrolled in school. To be considered for federal work-study, you must check ‘yes’ on your FAFSA Application for the current year. All applications will be automatically reviewed by Student Employment for federal work-study eligibility. This job requires Federal Work Study eligibility and domestic status. All applications will be automatically reviewed by Student Employment for eligibility. Lead small weekly classes, drop-in groups and 1:1 instruction for students aged 10-18 in a youth-development program. Help youth express themselves through music and movement. Lesson plans and teaching support are provided by an on-site supervisor who is usually a Berklee alum. These sites’ full time Music Clubhouses are aimed at introducing kids to music, production and performance by providing basic lessons, studio time, rehearsals, theory, and mentorship to youth in the Boston area.

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.
• 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.
• This job requires Federal Work Study eligibility and domestic status.
• Two semester minimum commitment.
• Availability at least 2-3 weekday afternoons/early evenings a week.
• Commute off-campus to job site.
• Passion for performing arts and community involvement is a MUST.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with urban youth
• Experience in various genres including r/b, jazz, pop, Latin, and World Music.
• Ability to teach basic music theory concepts to youth.

Responsibilities

• Lead small weekly classes, drop-in groups and 1:1 instruction for students aged 10-18 in a youth-development program.
• Help youth express themselves through music and movement.

What This Job Offers

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