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Berklee College of Music is hiring: Music Therapy Research Assistant (Federal Wo

Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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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 Center for Music Therapy partners with community organizations to address identified health inequities through the utilization of inclusive and equitable music-based experiences to support health and wellness. Focused around education, advocacy, program development, and implementation, the center's goal is to be a global leader of evidence-based music experiences designed to impact the overall physical, social, and emotional health of children, adolescents, and adults in our collective communities. This includes elevating the use of music-based experiences within communities to foster expression, support healing, strengthen connections, enhance capacity, and improve overall quality of life.

This job requires federal work-study eligibility and U.S. domestic status.

What is federal work-study? It's available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need from their financial aid award to provide part-time employment when you're enrolled in school. You can learn more about the federal work-study program here.

To be considered for federal work-study, you must check 'yes' on your FAFSA Application for the current year. If you have any questions regarding your federal work-study eligibility, please contact the One Stop.

All applications will be automatically reviewed by Student Employment for federal work-study eligibility.

The Center for Music Therapy seeks to hire a non-music therapy student to assist the Clinical Director and Community and Partner Engagement Director in the operations and administration of the Centers goals and objectives.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Assisting in department-related events and projects as assigned
  • Coordinate all pertinent clinic training information
  • Coordinate promotional materials for public inquiry
  • Available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
  • Invoice Submission and Tracking
  • Social Media management including postings and upkeep accounts


Requirement Include:
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to work in a team and independently
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Strong social media management skills
  • Excellent verbal/oral communication skills and strong organizational skills
  • Eligible through student employment
  • Must not be a current music therapy major


Please send a cover letter and current resume, including current contact information for at least two professional references to Brenda S. Ross - brross@berklee.edu.

Position start date is as soon as possible.

Pay Rate: Student Worker 2

Hiring Manager: Brenda S. Ross