Student Conference Assistant
About The Position
BTOT (Berklee Teachers on Teaching) is a two-day, on-campus conference for Berklee faculty held annually during winter break. Faculty present and attend sessions on topics including technology, teaching techniques, musical performance, and wellness. The conference also includes a keynote address by a special guest. The Student Conference Assistant helps prepare for and support conference activities, including participant registration, room and building monitoring, and checking in part-time faculty. The assistant should know the conference details and logistics and be able to answer participant questions. Other tasks may be assigned. Applicants must meet Berklee Student Employment requirements: be a current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee; be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-, diploma-, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program; have a valid U.S. Social Security Number; maintain valid visa status as applicable; have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (first-semester students may work before receiving an official GPA); be in good disciplinary standing; and be located in the U.S. During summer only, students may work without current enrollment if pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. Federal Work Study students may apply. The dress code is business casual, and comfortable shoes and a smartphone are required. Scheduled hours are Friday, January 8, 2027, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM for training and setup; Monday, January 11, 2027, 6:30 AM–5:30 PM for the conference; and Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 7:00 AM–1:30 PM for the conference. The hourly rate is $16.45.
Requirements
- Be a current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
- Be enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree-, diploma-, or certificate-seeking program, except for the stated summer enrollment exception.
- Have a valid United States Social Security Number.
- Remain in valid visa status, as applicable.
- Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; first-semester students may work before an official GPA is available.
- Be in good disciplinary standing.
- Be located in the United States.
- Wear business-casual attire and have comfortable shoes and a smartphone.
Nice To Haves
- Federal Work Study students may apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist with final conference preparations, such as name tags and folders.
- Help register participants on the day of the conference.
- Monitor rooms and buildings used on campus during the conference.
- Assist with checking in part-time faculty.
- Become familiar with conference details and logistics and answer participant questions.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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