Recording Studio Operations 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.

Under the supervision of the Studio Managers and Consultants, Studio Operations Assistants provide first-tier technical support in Berklee's flagship recording studios and production suites. Studio Operations assistants help guide PWTD students in their use of music technology, keep all production facilities in showroom condition, promote the continuity and flow of sessions and help monitor a vast inventory of vintage and modern equipment.

Eligibility: Current MP&E student, enrolled in or have taken MP 212, and have at
least two semesters to go before graduation.

Requirements:

• Stellar interactive and customer service skills
• Must have a friendly and positive attitude
• Promote a professional and respectful work environment
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Punctual and reliable
  
  Must have a strong desire to learn
• Ability to be flexible with schedule, and available during some college vacation periods. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to work 7:30am some mornings, and 8pm-12am on weekdays and weekends.
• Previous recording/audio engineering or MP&E Daytime Recording Ensemble experience is a plus, but not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and clean all Production Facilities in the morning.
• Greet anyone who comes to the Studio Operations office.
• Provide guidance & technical support to students, staff and Faculty.
• Help enforce studio policies, session protocols and procedures.
• Answer phones and provide admin support to the office.
• Assist Studio Operations Team (Studio Managers, Consultants, and Director of Operations) on various tasks and projects.
• Provide studio tours.
• Engineer or assist special event recording sessions (CWP, FS, Visiting Artists etc...)
• Other duties as assigned.

Hourly Rate: $16.45

Hiring Manager:
Kevin Ronan