Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) provides part-time employment opportunities within New England Conservatory to eligible students to help pay for incidental expenses during the year. In order to be eligible for a FWS award, a student must demonstrate financial need, as determined by his/her FAFSA results. The Federal Work-Study program is funded by the federal government with a matching contribution by NEC.
Through the Student Aide Program, New England Conservatory also provides opportunities to those who do not qualify for Federal Work-Study. Students who are ineligible to work off-campus or who have special skills are given priority for these positions.
Related National News: Effort Helps Students Earn the Perfect Work-Study Job (Springfield News-Sun)
On-Campus Job Postings
The job offerings below are current as of December 16, 2011.
Admissions Office
Audition Workers (temporary)
# of Positions: No Limit
Supervisor: Nadine Abigaña
Contact Info (email, phone): admission@necmusic.edu, 617-585-1101
Job Description: Help with daily audition day activities which include: Audition Check-in Tables, Audition Proctoring, DMA Exam Proctoring, etc. Auditions will take place in February/March 2012.
Qualifications: Must have strong interpersonal skills, i.e. friendly, warm, welcoming, and helpful. Strong communication skills needed to help explain things to nervous applicants and parents. Enthusiasm and ability to represent NEC positively to others. Must be reliable as we count on your help during very busy times and it is hard to find a replacement at the last minute.
How to Apply: Please send a short e-mail to the Admissions Office (admission@necmusic.edu) stating why you would like to help out with auditions and what you would tell prospective students about NEC. Please also include your name, degree, major, contact information and availability for the month of February and beginning of March.
Box Office
Usher
# of Positions: about 15
Supervisor: Robert Parr and Stephanie Skor
Contact Info: boxoffice@necmusic.edu
Job Description: usher concerts in Jordan Hall
Qualifications: responsible, respectful NEC students
How to Apply: come to the box office in person to fill out an application. Come as soon as you can because spots fill very quickly.
Music History
Teaching Assistant
# of Positions: up to 6
Job Description: Assistants needed for
• Helen Greenwald's Introduction to musical Styles (MHST 111);
• Greewald: Operas of Mozart (MHST 367);
• Tom Handel: La Jeune France (MHST 375);
• Joseph Morgan: "Haydn String Quartets
• John Heiss: Ives and Bartok
• Mehmet Sanlikol: Music of Turkey
Supervisor: Katarina Markovic, Chair, Music History Department
Contact: Katarina Markovic (katarina.markovic@necmusic.edu; 617-585-1387 [office] or 617-585-1380 [Music History Department Assistant])
Duties:
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Assist professor in the gathering and preparation of course materials
for each class (finding books and recordings at the NEC library,
photocopying, maintaining course reserves);
• Take responsibility for various aspects of course administration (attendance, grades, exam preparation, communications);
• Assist students in need of help;
• Attend all classes (two hours a week);
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Maintain close communication with the professor every week (often
professors expect weekly or twice weekly meetings outside of class).
the course of the semester, teaching assistants are given the
opportunity to prepare and teach a class under the professor's
supervision.
• Teaching Assistants attend two class hours per week,
beginning the first scheduled day of classes, with the expectation of
performing all of the above duties in addition to class times. Most
undergraduate music history classes meet twice weekly for an hour,
mostly on Mondays and Wednesdays after 12 (noon). Some courses meet once
a week for two hours. Consult the undergraduate course schedule for
more details.
Qualifications: Applicants need to have a
demonstrated interest in music history, as well as some college level
music history coursework. The job requires reliability, a willingness to
work with students and an interest in teaching. An interview with the
department chair is a necessary part of the application.
To Apply:
Email the department chair, Katarina Markovic with the information
specified on the application form, which is available from the Music
History Department Assistant or, if the office is closed, outside the
Music History office, Room 110 St. Botolph Building. You will be
contacted regarding an interview.
Preparatory School/Continuing Education
Piano Accompanist
# of Positions: various
Supervisor: Corey King
Contact: Corinne King (corinne.king@necmusic.edu; 617-585-1132)
Job Description:
Workshop/Recital Accompanists:
• Accompany string and/or woodwind students in workshops and recitals on Saturdays throughout school year. Accompanists must be available between the hours of 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m on the Saturdays they are assigned. Actual hours vary depending on number of students each week.
Voice Studio Accompanists:
• Accompany vocal students in weekly lessons throughout school year.
Schedules vary, but most lessons take place on Saturdays.
How to Apply: See Assistant to the Prep. Director to schedule audition appointment with Preparatory School director.
Evening Office Assistant
# of Positions Available: up to 5
Supervisor: Jennifer Caraluzzi
Contact (email, phone): continuingeducation@NECMusic.edu, 617-585-1130
Job Description: Evening coverage for the CE office; point person for troubleshooting. Follow up on rosters for the evening CE classes.
Qualifications: Ability to provide customer service for teachers, students, etc., who come into the office.
Specific hours needed: Monday–Thursday, 5-8 PM.
How to Apply: Please express your interest to the Continuing Education Office directly.
Off-Campus Job Postings
Boston Public Schools
Literacy Tutor
# of Positions: 3-4
Supervisor: various
Contact Info: Betsy Kam (betsy.kam@necmusic.edu; 617-585-1111)
Job Description: Boston Partners in Education seeks qualified work-study-eligible students to provide literacy tutoring at the elementary or middle school level in a Boston Public School. Boston Partners in Education provides training, placement and on-going support throughout the school year. Paid training and transportation.
Qualifications: Must be eligible for Federal College Work-Study, interested in teaching young children, and available during public school hours.
How to Apply: Contact Betsy Kam in the Financial Aid Office for further information.
Tutors for All
Tutors
# of Positions: varies
Jobs: Various tutoring positions in math and literacy with students from elementary through high school.:
• Conservatory Lab Charter School
• Paul A. Dever Elementary School
• Smith Leadership Academy Saturday tutor
• Smith Leadership Academy Math tutor
• Tobin Elementary School
How to Apply: Click on: www.wix.com/TutorsforAll/TfA to access these and other job descriptions, qualifications, and how to apply. Must be Federal College Work-Study eligible. Your contact will be Kate Gannon: kgannon@tutorsforall.org
From the Top
Production Assistant
# of Positions: 1 (10 hours per week)
Supervisor: Assistant Music Producer
Contact: edevore@fromthetop.org
Job Description:
The Production Assistant will provide direct administrative support to the Production Department. She/he will primarily report to the Assistant Music Producer and the Production Manager but may also interact with other staff in completing a variety of tasks not limited to:
• Entering data into our database in a confidential, consistent and complete manner
• Facilitating the flow of the application review process by following a given set of procedures: sorting mail, sending status postcards, entering data into spreadsheets and our database, creating application folders, etc.
• Maintaining the database by cleaning and updating records
• Reviewing applications and assigning preliminary rankings to audition recordings
• Preparing and sending decision letters
• Assisting with recruitment efforts: preparing contact spreadsheets, reviewing competition winner lists, contacting organizations and individuals, etc.
• Conducting research for recruitment and show content
• Maintaining our digital sheet music and audio libraries
• Converting audio and video files as needed
• Retrieving copyright information
• Completing office tasks as required, including making phone calls, organizing and filing
• Helping implement and manage new online admissions system to be instated 2011-2012
Qualifications: Must be Work-Study eligible
• Proficiency with Apple computers and Microsoft Office Suite
• Database management experience
• Willingness to learn new software as necessary
• Accuracy and rigorous attention to detail
• Organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent proofreading skills and typing accuracy
• Ability to balance and prioritize a variety of projects
• High level of discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility that allow for quality relations with a variety of internal and external constituencies
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to edevore@fromthetop.org or fax to (617) 262-4190. No phone calls please.
2011-08-30
SARAH VAUGHAN