Roots Program 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.
• Pay Rate: Student Worker 2
• Hiring Manager: Jamie Davis-Ponce

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The American Roots Music Program (ARMP) student employee will assist the program with social media, promotion, artist hospitality, and residency operations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with ARMP YouTube channel – editing, uploading, promoting videos of Roots performances, burning copies of discs as needed
• Promotion – Designing posters for upcoming residencies, making copies as necessary and distributing them around campus. Co-manage ARMP Facebook group and page with other ARMP student employees. Post upcoming residencies and events on Berklee.edu
• Free Lesson Program – Manage and create signup sheets for the Free Lesson Program, sharing the links in our weekly newsletter, and sharing rosters with guest teaching artists.
• Event Management Assistance – Assist Artistic and Managing Directors with management of concerts and events, including offsite performances at music festivals, and on-campus performances. Student Employee will be given the opportunity to get hands-on experience organizing smaller events such as the Roots Roadshow and Squaredance.
• Photography – Take photos of Roots recitals, workshops, lessons, and lectures. Post photos to Roots social media pages.
• Artist Hospitality – Coordinate with other ARMP student employees to ensure outside visiting artists have everything they need including adequate copies of sheet music, stands, chairs, and campus map. Act as host and area guide, if needed
• Work PFDV Performance Program Manager on obtaining signatures and approvals for visiting artists, concert venue rental, and auxiliary services arrangements
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of American Roots music is required
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated a must
• Basic administrative skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Suite (Sheets, Drive, etc.)
• Great organizational skills
• Professional demeanor and comfortable working with high-profile Roots musicians
• Basic video editing skills and familiarity with YouTube upload/distribution process
• Knowledge and comfort with photography, editing, and distribution