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.
Appear at events and programs throughout the academic year.
Interact with event attendees with enthusiasm, positivity, and excitement.
Perform bits and stay within character while interacting with students, faculty, and staff.
Be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time in a mascot suit.
Possess knowledge of various social media platforms and engagement strategies, as well as an ability to present Mingus in various formats.
Develop new ways for students to engage with Mingus the Jazz Cat throughout the year.
Collaborate with campus partners, faculty, and administration to provide the best engagements with the Mingus Team.
Serve as an ambassador for the life of Charles Mingus and reflections from his experiences. Speak to why Charles Mingus was chosen to be honored by name and why we have a Jazz Cat as a mascot.
Preserve the identity of Mingus! We fully expect you to keep your involvement on Team Mingus a secret and NEVER tell friends when you are working an event. Doing so is grounds for being asked to leave Team Mingus.
Being Mingus is rewarding, but NOT glamorous. It’s sweaty and sometimes stinky. It gets VERY hot and can be physically demanding.
It can feel awkward at first, but being Mingus takes courage!
Please note: In order to be Mingus you must be at least 5’7” (171 cm)
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must attend one of the scheduled Student Leader Information Sessions. These sessions are designed to help you understand the expectations of the role, the time commitment, and how our student leaders contribute to building a meaningful campus community.
Attendance at an info session is required in order to move forward in the selection process.
To view upcoming session dates, register, and learn more about the position, please visit: berklee.edu/campus-life/campus-life-student-leader-positions
Summer Training Commitment: Student leaders may be asked to complete a small amount of paid training time over the summer (typically up to 3–5 hours) to prepare for their role.
For students residing in the U.S.: This training may include a combination of synchronous and asynchronous components.
For students residing outside of the U.S.: Students may have the option to complete comparable paid training at a later time.
Fall Training Commitment: Student Leaders will work two weeks between Friday, August 14, 2026 (tentative) for training through orientation which concludes on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
*During training and orientation: Student Leaders will work approximately up to 30 hours each week. Student Leaders are expected to be available for the entirety of training and orientation week. Additionally, students are not permitted to work additional on or off-campus jobs during this time.
Hourly Rate: $16.45
Hiring Manager: Collin Smith