Student Conference Assistant
About The Position
The Student Conference Assistant supports BTOT (Berklee Teachers on Teaching), an annual two-day, on-campus conference for Berklee faculty held during winter break. Faculty present and attend sessions on topics such as technology, teaching techniques, musical performance, and wellness. The conference also features a keynote address by a special guest. The assistant helps prepare for the event, supports participant registration and check-in, monitors campus rooms and buildings used by the conference, and answers participant questions about conference details and logistics. To participate in Berklee Student Employment, applicants must be current Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee students enrolled at least half-time in a degree-, diploma-, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. A summer enrollment exception is available for students pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester; it does not apply during fall or spring. Applicants must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number, remain in valid visa status if applicable, have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA (with an exception for first-semester students who have not yet received an official GPA), be in good disciplinary standing, and be located in the U.S. Federal Work Study students may apply. The role includes training and setup on January 8, 2027, followed by conference work on January 11 and 12, 2027. The dress code is business casual with comfortable shoes. A smartphone is needed.
Requirements
- Must be a current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
- Must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-, diploma-, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program, except for the stated summer enrollment exception for students pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester.
- Must have a valid United States Social Security Number.
- Must remain in valid visa status, as applicable.
- Must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; first-semester students may work before receiving an official GPA.
- Must be in good disciplinary standing.
- Must be located in the U.S.
- Must be available for training and setup on Friday, January 8, 2027, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM; the conference on Monday, January 11, 2027, 6:30 AM–5:30 PM; and the conference on Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 7:00 AM–1:30 PM.
- Must have a smartphone.
- Must follow the business-casual dress code and wear comfortable shoes.
Nice To Haves
- Federal Work Study students may apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist with final conference preparations, including 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.
- Learn 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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