Event Coordinator for the Movement

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 Movement is a student-led program in Berklee’s Office of Community and Government Relations that facilitates student, faculty, staff and alumni volunteer initiatives featuring music as a catalyst for social change. Volunteers collaborate with partner organizations to conduct a broad range of activities including performing at an event, mentoring youth or conducting a workshop. Recent events include organizing six Berklee student acts to perform 45 minute sets on the oncology floor at Massachusetts General Hospital, playing music for animals at Zoo New England, producing a Battle of the Bands toraise food for the hungry and bringing faculty to play live music at The Women’s Lunch Place for an
hour.

The Event Coordinator for the Movement, with guidance from Community and GovernmentRelations staff, is responsible for creating and managing music based volunteer initiatives that serveBoston-area communities and include Berklee students, faculty, staff and alumni. S/he will serve as liaison to the college’s community partner sites, and coordinate program related activities.

Specific Responsibilities

• Recruit members of the Berklee community (students, faculty, staff and alumni) to volunteer throughtabling, social media and word of mouth. Plan volunteer appreciation efforts.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with partner organizations on behalf of Berklee (such as schools, homeless shelters, after school programs, hospitals and senior centers).
• Design and oversee music-based community service projects, including scheduling, volunteer recruitment, transportation, equipment and day-of management.
• Track, document and evaluate all events.

Qualifications:
The Event Coordinator for the Movement must have experience working in community outreach and volunteer initiatives. S/he must have interest in promoting music as a catalyst for social change as well as demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse groups. Outgoing public speaking skills and excellent, professional writing required, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a fast-paced student team. Also required: Proficiency in contemporary communication tools such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as familiarity with contemporary office systems technologyincluding gmail calendar, word processing, e-mail and spreadsheet applications. Priority given to candidates with previous leadership, event management, or administrative experience. Experience with Pages, Evernote, inventory tracking software and/or databases a plus.

Hourly Rate: $17

Hiring Manager: Abria Smith