Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Director of Industry Relations, the Industry and Employer Relations Coordinator supports a transformational career services team empowering artists to realize their creative potential. This role combines employer engagement, job/internship board management, talent tracking, and full-service event planning for signature programs like Career Jam and the Job and Internship Expo. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Employer Engagement & Talent Relations:
- Partner Relations: Nurture affiliations with employers, alumni, and industry partners to expand job, gig, internship, and fellowship opportunities.
- Job Board Management: Oversee employer accounts, job postings, event registrations, and RSVPs on the Berklee Career Manager platform.
- Talent Tracking & Pitching: Maintain talent databases, track student outcomes, prepare customized talent pitch decks, and coordinate with Talent Relations Ambassadors.
Event Planning & Program Logistics:
- Signature Events: Drive event planning, travel bookings, promotional materials, and logistics for major programs including Career Jam, All Access, the Job and Internship Expo, showcases, and auditions.
- Recruitment Operations: Schedule and execute employer info sessions, mentoring sessions, masterclasses, workshops, visiting artist visits, and industry trips.
Internship Advising & Student Support:
- Internship Advising: Serve as an advisor for an assigned course load of internship students each semester to foster career-ready experiential learning.
- Career Guidance: Provide 1:1 student advising on networking, job search strategies, resume/interview prep, and salary negotiation, alongside classroom presentations.
What You'll Bring
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) plus 1–2 years of experience in event planning and customer service. Experience in career services, recruiting, or the entertainment industry is preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Google Workspace, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Canva, and social media platforms. Experience with CRM/job board databases is helpful.
- Industry Alignment: Knowledge or interest in music business, performing arts, musical theater, dance, and music technology.
- Core Attributes: Exceptional written communication, strong organizational skills, and high cultural competency in supporting diverse student populations.
- Schedule & Supervision: Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events, with capacity to supervise student employees.
Why Choose Berklee?
- Mission-Driven Impact: Connect student artists directly with top employers, recruiters, and creative industry leaders.
- Cultural Access: Enjoy nightly, unrivaled access to world-class music, theater, and dance performances across our campus venues.
- Total Rewards: Outstanding health and dental coverage, an institutional 403(b) retirement match, tuition assistance, generous PTO, and a paid winter break.
Hiring Range: $49,000 to $66,000; salary dependent on experience and education.
Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about our benefits.
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.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
Employee Type:
Staff
