Equipment Specialist

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.

The Equipment Specialist at the Creative Technology Center (CTC) is responsible for the distribution of audio/video equipment which circulates at the CTC.

The Creative Technology Center facility consists of audio/video production, laptop and game audio/multimedia stations as well as a catalog of equipment which circulates in and out of the facility.

The Equipment Specialist monitors the CTC circulation software, prepares reserved equipment, provides instruction to patrons, tests gear and logs any problems. This position also assists in the day-to-day operations of the lab. Mandatory weekly training on hardware/software is a requirement of the job.

The CTC Lab Monitor position is considered a temporary-to-permanent position, during which your performance will be assessed on three separate occasions throughout a probationary period of one semester. Your performance will be informally reviewed according to the following schedule:
- After four weeks of employment.
- After eight weeks of employment.

Upon completion of your probationary period, a formal review of your overall performance will be conducted with your supervisor. You will receive official notification of your student employment status in our office.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in the use of Audio/MIDI workstations

• Troubleshoots software and hardware-related problems.

• Monitors Creative Tech Center, and Immersive Tech Lab usage via check-in/out database.

• Assists staff with software and hardware upgrades and overall Creative Tech Center maintenance.

• Attends regular training sessions on software and troubleshooting.

• Assists teachers and staff during classes and presentations in the Creative Tech Center.

• Facilitates the distribution of resources such as musical equipment (Instruments, synthesizers, control surfaces, recording devices), manuals, cables, adapters and other extras for use by patrons.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong interest in improving software and hardware knowledge.

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Interest in learning new software and improving problem solving skills.

• Good interpersonal, communication skills in order to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population.

• Applicants must be able to attend weekly one hour professional development training sessions during employment.

• Applicants must be in good standing with the CTC Lab.

• Preferred commitment minimum of one academic year.

Hourly Rate: $17.51

Hiring Manager: Eric Levine