String Department Assistant

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

20h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Berklee College of Music String Department is hiring a String Principal to serve as Department Assistant. The Department Assistant will build community and the Berklee String Department’s presence through managing social media; publicizing, managing, and documenting String Department events; assisting with departmental email communications; publishing a weekly String Department newsletter, assisting with logistical demands such as moving equipment, posting flyers, unlocking rooms, etc.. The Department Assistant will work directly with String Chair David Wallace, String Department faculty, and Professional Performance Division staff.

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 requires pre-registration for the upcoming fall semester.
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.
Video/audio production skill
Strong, professional, and prompt writing and communication skills
A commitment to diversity and inclusion are essential.

Nice To Haves

Individuals with professional administrative, marketing, photography, or audio/video production experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Managing social media and producing and creating new content (YouTube, Instagram, etc.)
Creating and publishing a monthly String Department newsletter
Publicizing and helping to coordinate String Department events, including Workshops and visiting artist residencies. This includes creating posters and media
Collaborating with American Roots Program faculty and assistants for joint projects.
Assisting with preparation and administration of our summer string programs.
Assisting faculty with curating our instrument and equipment library
Meeting weekly with String Chair David Wallace
Other duties as assigned.