Roots Program Student Assistant

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

17d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The American Roots Music Program (ARMP) student employee will assist the program with social media, promotion, artist hospitality, and residency operations. If you are looking to get involved with the Berklee community while earning some money, you may want to consider applying for student employment. The Student Employment program provides opportunities for you to work part-time on campus, thereby helping you to meet some of your living expenses. With more than 900 positions ranging from 10 to 15 hours of work per week, as well as daily opportunities for project-based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for professional and educational growth.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees