Job Description:
Berklee NYC seeks a creative professional to serve as an Educational Services Associate at Berklee’s campus in NYC.Workplace Description:
Berklee’s NYC campus is a hybrid facility consisting of graduate degree programs, summer programs, and the operation of Power Station, the largest professional recording studio in NYC servicing clients in the music, film, theater, and television industries.
Berklee NYC’s Master of Arts in creative media and technology is designed to teach the tools and strategies needed to thrive in artistic fields that continually evolve and change at a rapid pace. The core curriculum of the graduate program provides foundational knowledge that addresses both the business and creative sides of the performing arts. The three specializations are for the graduate program include: Live Music Production and Design, Songwriting and Production, and Writing and Production for Musical Theater.
Power Station at Berklee NYC houses facilities for both the commercial studios and academic programs. Containing 5 recording studios as well as a black box theater and spaces such as a video control room, classrooms, and labs, Berklee NYC offers services for recording, education, events, and performances. The facility offers round-the-clock service to both professional clients as well as full-time students operating as a truly hybrid commercial and educational facility.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Technology, Educational Services Associates are responsible for a variety of tasks related to the academic functioning of Berklee NYC. Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students at BNYC, you will assist in tasks ranging from classroom setup and breakdown to helping facilitate daily classroom functions, and educational activities and events, as well as providing logistical support to academic staff and faculty.
You are a team player with strong communication skills, who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.
You will find success in this role if you possess an acute attention to detail, demonstrate an advanced understanding of audio, video, and lighting equipment, and have a basic understanding of educational and pedagogical practices.
In this role, your tasks will include inventorying and distributing equipment for classrooms and ensuring that academic facilities are stocked with supplies and are in a clean and presentable state at all times.
You are willing to work flexible hours to adapt and accommodate a dynamic schedule of classes and academic activities throughout the year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Opening and closing of academic facilities
Setup and breakdown of classrooms and educational activities and events
Setting up instruments, backline, microphones, and other audio equipment
Setting up lighting fixtures and operating lighting consoles
Moving and setting up video equipment and lighting
Maintaining educational technology labs
Supporting classroom and facility technology
Assisting in technical setup, support, and trouble-shooting for classes, and educational events
Attending to all faculty and student technical needs in the academic facilities
Supporting students in their design and operation of events in a professional venue
Assisting in the daily oversight and scheduling of student employees
Performing frequent Inventory and stocking of supplies throughout academic facilities
Maintaining cleanliness of classrooms and other academic spaces
Assisting upgrades and installation in academic facilities
Creating and maintaining support documentation for academic equipment and spaces
Experience and Competencies:
Willingness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A degree in media, recording, or related field or commensurate experience
Understanding of DAWs, audio interfaces, audio connectivity, and MIDI
Willingness and flexibility to work nights and weekends
Great communication skills
Attention to detail in all areas of work
Critical thinking, Problem-solving, and decision-making skills while using good judgment and maintaining professionalism
A learning and growth mindset to advance in competency with experience at Berklee NYC
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, fairness, and equal opportunity
Culturally sensitive to a wide variety of backgrounds and communication styles
Flexibility to adapt to changing surroundings and situations
Willingness and ability to navigate within a complex academic setting and build and cultivate relationships
Preferred skills:
Live performance lighting, video, and sound experience are greatly preferred
Knowledge of basic video systems, lighting, or live sound is a huge plus
Submissions: Electronic applications only. Please submit the following application materials in PDF or Word format. All materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover Letter application section.
Please send:
A letter of application
A current resume or CV
Three professional references & their contact information.
Links to websites or online resources with representative samples of your work
You may be asked to submit additional materials after your application has been reviewed by the search committee.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC. (Responsible for on-call, 24 HR. coverage, etc.):
May be required to move audio equipment (up to 60 lbs), Pianos, and other instruments as required to execute a successful class, event, or recording session.
Flexible availability is required to support student services sometimes up to 7 days/week during the academic year.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
Pay Rate: $25/HR
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
