Job Description:

The Berklee Global Jazz Institute (BGJI) is seeking a motivated, creative, and collaborative Academic Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Berklee CPGJ graduate who is passionate about music, education, and the power of jazz to drive social change.

Reporting to BGJI Artistic Director Danilo Pérez and Interim Managing Director Gregory Groover Jr., the Academic Assistant plays a key role in supporting the academic and artistic vision of the BGJI. The role involves hands-on work in academic programming, student support, archival documentation, performance participation, and event coordination—all while helping to foster an environment of innovation, inclusion, and global collaboration.

At Berklee, creativity is at the heart of everything we do. This role supports the mission to educate, train, and develop artists and leaders who will shape the future of music and the performing arts. In this student-centered, mission-driven position, the Academic Assistant empowers the next generation of global artists by helping bring BGJI’s forward-thinking, socially engaged curriculum to life.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist BGJI courses such as the Danilo Pérez Workshop, Global Jazz Big Band, Directed Studies, and more by supporting faculty, visiting artists, and students.

• Aid students with assignments, compositions, rehearsals, outreach trips, and academic peer advising.

• Organize teaching materials (e.g. creating charts, setting up Canvas, maintaining Google Drive).

• Perform in BGJI ensemble courses, student/faculty projects, and recording sessions.

• Support planning and execution of events like the BGJI Summit, Symposium, workshops, and visiting artist sessions.

• Maintain archives, operational records, and documentation for institutional knowledge.

• Create and share marketing content across social media and other platforms.
  

Who You Are:

• A graduate of the Berklee CPGJ Master’s Program.

• Highly musical with fluency on your primary instrument and ability to interpret diverse musical styles.

• Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Technically proficient in notation, office software, and possibly graphic design or social media tools.

• A clear communicator and effective collaborator.

• Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required.
  

This is a paid, part-time position (20–30 hours per week) with occasional evening and weekend hours depending on program needs.

Why Berklee?
Working at Berklee means joining a community that celebrates artistic expression, values diverse voices, and supports professional and personal growth. Berklee offers a creative and inclusive workplace culture, supports work-life balance, and provides a range of benefits to employees.

Hiring Range:
$24.00 - $29.00 per hour; hourly rate dependent on relevant experience and education.

Please visit the Berklee Benefits page for a complete listing of the benefits.

For more information, contact dperez1@berklee.edu and ggrooverjr@berklee.edu

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

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