Berklee

Career Jam Concert Production Assistant

Berklee College of Music - Boston Part time

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.

The Career Jam Concert Production Assistant supports the planning, setup, and execution of the live performance. This role works closely with production staff and student performers to ensure the concert runs smoothly, communication is clear, and on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced performance environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Communicate promptly and professionally with performers and staff.

  • Assist with pre-concert setup including stage plots, equipment placement, seating, signage, and backstage organization.

  • Coordinate with stage managers, audio/visual teams, and students to ensure all technical and logistical needs are met.

  • Support load-in and load-out of instruments, sound gear, and other production equipment.

  • Provide backstage and front-of-house support 

  • Help monitor rehearsal and performance schedules, ensuring transitions happen efficiently.

  • Maintain a safe and orderly stage and backstage environment.

  • Assist with post-event breakdown, inventory checks, and venue reset.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

  • Ability to work with scheduling tools, spreadsheets, email, and production documentation.

  • Understanding of basic concert, live event, or stage production workflows. 

  • Ability to track details, meet deadlines, and support logistics.

  • Clear, professional communication with production staff, faculty, and students.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks during fast-paced event days and manage multiple responsibilities.

Salary Range: Student Worker 2, $16.48/hr

Recruiting Supervisor: Michael Borgida