About this role
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. Production Assistants support the BIE "Ehsaas" production team with setup, teardown, and transport of equipment across Berklee and partner venues (B41, Record Co, Q Division, David Friend Recital Hall, The Loft). Most tasks require no prior training since engineering staff handle the technical work; this role is primarily runners and extra hands on deck. Production Assistants will also help with decor and setup on 10/16 at The Loft and David Friend Recital Hall.
If in-ear monitors (IEMs) are used for the production (still being confirmed), a smaller subset of Production Assistants will attend a one-time training session and take on additional IEM-specific setup, teardown, and transport duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Set up and tear down production equipment at assigned venues before/after sessions • Transport gear between venues as needed (e.g., Q Division to Berklee campus, The Loft to David Friend Recital Hall) • Assist with physical setup at The Loft on 10/16 • If assigned to the IEM sub-team: attend a one-time IEM training session and handle IEM-specific setup, teardown, and transport • Serve as a general runner/extra set of hands for the production team as tasks arise • Flex across specific shifts between October 2-30, 2026 based on the day's schedule and own class schedule
Required Skills and Knowledge:
• Able to lift and carry production equipment safely. Up to 50lbs. • Reliable and punctual for assigned shift windows • Able to follow direction from production/engineering staff • Available for shifts that may fall outside standard daytime hours (any before/after normal building hours will be coordinated with Berklee Security)
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
• Prior admin, logistics, or event coordination experience • Familiarity with Berklee campus and BIE
Hourly Rate: 16.45 Hiring Manager: Chantal Tribble