Roots Program Student Assistant

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

14d•$16

About The Position

The American Roots Music Program (ARMP) student employee will assist the program with social media, promotion, artist hospitality, and residency operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of American Roots music is required
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated a must
Basic administrative skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Suite (Sheets, Drive, etc.)
Great organizational skills
Professional demeanor and comfortable working with high-profile Roots musicians
Basic video editing skills and familiarity with YouTube upload/distribution process
Knowledge and comfort with photography, editing, and distribution

Responsibilities

Assist with ARMP YouTube channel – editing, uploading, promoting videos of Roots performances, burning copies of discs as needed
Promotion – Designing posters for upcoming residencies, making copies as necessary and distributing them around campus.
Co-manage ARMP Facebook group and page with other ARMP student employees.
Post upcoming residencies and events on Berklee.edu Free Lesson Program – Manage and create signup sheets for the Free Lesson Program, sharing the links in our weekly newsletter, and sharing rosters with guest teaching artists.
Event Management Assistance – Assist Artistic and Managing Directors with management of concerts and events, including offsite performances at music festivals, and on-campus performances.
Student Employee will be given the opportunity to get hands-on experience organizing smaller events such as the Roots Roadshow and Squaredance.
Photography – Take photos of Roots recitals, workshops, lessons, and lectures. Post photos to Roots social media pages.
Artist Hospitality – Coordinate with other ARMP student employees to ensure outside visiting artists have everything they need including adequate copies of sheet music, stands, chairs, and campus map.
Act as host and area guide, if needed Work PFDV Performance Program Manager on obtaining signatures and approvals for visiting artists, concert venue rental, and auxiliary services arrangements
Other administrative duties as assigned