Concert Services Event Staff (Federal Work-Study)

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.

Provide front- and back-of-house support for all events supported by Concert Production in the Conservatory’s four recital halls: Seully Hall, Houston Hall, Studio T401, and Ipswich 106.

This job requires federal work-study eligibility and U.S. domestic status.

What is federal work-study? It’s available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need from their financial aid award to provide part-time employment when you’re enrolled in school. You can learn more about the federal work-study program here.

To be considered for federal work-study, you must check ‘yes’ on your FAFSA Application for the current year. If you have any questions regarding your federal work-study eligibility, please contact the One Stop.

All applications will be automatically reviewed by Student Employment for federal work-study eligibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stage and audience setups for Conservatory concerts and recitals 

• Serve as house manager and/or usher for all concert production supported events

• Serve as stage crew during concerts and recitals, execute stage moves as needed

• Run concert lighting for all supported performances 

• Provide light technical support for events as needed 

• Track audience attendance, timing, and other event data for all supported performances

• Provide stage crew assistance during off-campus performances 

• Set up and strike all large ensemble rehearsals as needed 

• Assist with setting up QR Codes for audience members 

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Familiarity with and appreciation for classical music, theater, and dance

• High professional standards with positive attitude and demeanor 

• Trustworthiness and good reasoning skills 

• Attention to detail 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to work with others under pressure 

• Ability to take direction and apply new skills 

• Ability to multitask 

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Previous production and/or stage crew experience 

• Previous front-of-house and/or ushering experience 

• Basic understanding of stage production

Required Application Materials: 

- Resume in PDF format 

- Cover Letter in PDF format expressing: 

• Why you would like to work for Concert Production 
• What you would bring to our team

Pay Rate: Student Work