Composition Department Student Assistant

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following 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 is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• 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.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Proofread Weekly Newsletter 
• Attend Department events for social media documentation (Concerts, masterclasses, etc.)
• Spearhead initiatives to increase engagement on Department social media pages
• Share Department announcements on social media (Facebook, Instagram) 
• Support on campus events as needed (setup, breakdown, hang posters around campus, etc). 

Required Skills and Knowledge: 

• Strong writing/proofreading skills for newsletter 
• Punctual, organized and self-motivated 
• In-touch with Composition Department activities 
• Fluency in Poster design software (Canva) 

Preferred Skills and Knowledge: 

• Innovative ideas for social media (Instagram and Facebook)

Hourly Rate: $16.45

Hiring Manager: Eliza Howells