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Job Title: Community Impact Performer Department: The Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact (CCRCI) Reports to: Director, Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact (CCRCI) Contact: (To apply for future potential opportunities, click here) Eligibility: Any Hours per week: varies Salary per hour: $50-$75/performance Application due: Ongoing; apply here
Responsibilities: Provide interactive musical performances in elder facilities, including nursing homes and memory care programs Prepare appropriate repertoire and remarks, plus a meet & greet following the performance
Qualifications: Interest in working with diverse audiences in non-traditional concert settings Excellent interpersonal skills required Interest in personal interaction with underserved, ill, or elder populations Performance-ready repertoire
Job Title: Instrumental/Vocal Instructors Department: The Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact (CCRCI) Reports to: Director, Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact (CCRCI) Contact: (To apply for future potential opportunities, click here) Eligibility: Any Hours per week: .75-2 Salary per hour: $25.00 plus travel costs if required Application due: Ongoing; apply here
Responsibilities: Teach weekly group instrumental/vocal classes in NYC schools Create weekly lesson plans under the guidance of the Community Impact staff Complete mid-year and end-of-year evaluations
Qualifications: Employment is October through the end of April (minus school vacations). Weekly attendance is mandatory. Interest in working with children. Organized and punctual. Proper attire and appropriate language expected at all times. Excellent interpersonal skills required.
Job Title: Community Impact Instructor Department: The Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact (CCRCI) Reports to: Director, Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact (CCRCI) Contact: (To apply for future potential opportunities, click here) Eligibility: Any Hours per week: 1 hr/week for 4 weeks Salary per hour: $50.00 Application due: Ongoing; apply here Responsibilities: Teach weekly group courses to elder populations via telephone. Create weekly lesson plans under the guidance of Community Impact staff. Prepare appropriate teaching materials and music. Opportunities to teach in various languages. Qualifications: Interest in teaching older adults. Appropriate demeanor expected at all times. Strong public speaking skills required.
Job Title: IT Student Worker Department: IT Reports To: Juan Ortiz Contact: jortiz@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Federal Work Study Hours per week: flexible Salary per hour: $15 Application Due: ASAP Responsibilities: Multimedia Cart for classroom support Assisting IT staff with day to day support and work Qualifications: Willing to learn AV equipment Willing to learn IT tasks Willing to do tasks as requested by IT
Job Title: Jazz Office Assistant/Tech Assistants Department: Jazz Arts Reports to: Jazz Senior Coordinator Contact: ijenson@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Jazz Majors Only; work study awarded Hours per week: 3 Salary per hour: $15.00 Application due: Until Filled Responsibilities: General office assistance, including correspondence, copying, printing Transferring files (MP3s, downloads), errands, office supplies. Some tech assistance—setting up for Master Classes and Composer Days, as needed. Qualifications: Responsible, punctual Professional phone and office manners Detail-oriented
Job Title: MIDI Studio Assistant Department: Jazz Arts Reports to: Richard Sussman, rsussman@msmnyc.edu Contact: ijenson@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Must have knowledge/experience with MIDI & Recording Studio Techniques (preferably having taken at least 1-2 semesters of Studio Techniques classes with Richard Sussman) Hours per week: 2-4 Salary per hour: $15.00 Application due: Until Filled Responsibilities: Assist in managements & maintenance of equipment in the MIDI Studios, Room 506 & 516 Troubleshooting & assisting with repairs & upgrades of studio equipment & software Assist with preparation of related teaching materials & class demonstations Other duties as required Qualifications: Completed 1st two semesters of Studio Techniques/MIDI Synthesizers with Mr. Sussman OR Demonstration of a comparable level of skills with regard to equipment involved Experience with MIDI Studio Equipment & Macintosh computer, OS & software required Basic clerical/typing skills Organized & punctual Responsible & self-motivated
Job Title: Technical Assistant Department: Jazz Arts Reports to: Jazz Senior Coordinator Contact: ijenson@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Jazz Graduate Drumset Majors preferred: Percussion and drumset maintenance experience preferred. Working knowledge of all rhythm section gear, drum hardwear, amps and PA operation. Hours per week: 5-10 Salary per hour: $15.00 Application due: Until Filled Responsibilities: Responsible for maintenance and repair of the equipment in all the Jazz rooms. Setting up for Master Classes and other events. Qualifications: Reliable. Puctual. Working knowledge of rhythm section gear and simple PA operation. Detail oriented.
Job Title: Undergraduate Theory Assistant (Work-Study) Department: Jazz Arts Reports to: Dr. Saltzman jsaltzman@msmnyc.edu Contact: ijenson@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Must be Jazz Master’s Students Hours per week: 2 to 3 Salary per hour: $15.00 Application due: Until Filled Responsibilities: Assist Dr. Saltzman with Undergraduate Jazz Theory and Ear Training as needed. This includes grading papers, proctoring exams, and offer occasional tutoring. Qualifications: Reliable Punctual Good communication skills Friendly Detail oriented. Proficient in common practice music theory. Keyboard skills preferred.
Job Title: Circulation Assistant Department: Library Reports to: Circulation Manager Contact: jruiz@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Any student Hours per week: Up to 19 Salary per hour: $15.00 Application due: All positions for fall 2021 have been filled. Responsibilities: Checking items in and out for patrons Retrieving course reserve materials Assisting patrons with the catalog and finding materials Copy machine maintenance Answering the phone Collecting fines and sales moneys Shelving when necessary Other duties as required Qualifications: Basic understanding of library functions and organization Pleasant disposition and a willingness to help others Organized and punctual Responsible and self-motivated Able to politely but firmly enforce policies and regulations Public service experience preferred
Job Title: Shelver Department: Library Reports to: Circulation Manager Contact: jruiz@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Any student on the work/study program Hours per week: Up to 19 Salary per hour: $15.00 Application due: All positions for fall 2021 have been filled. Responsibilities: Shelving returned library materials (books and scores) Keeping the shelves looking neat and organized Periodic shelf-reading Other duties as required Qualifications: An understanding of the Dewey Decimal System An ability to work independently Detail oriented
Job Title: Assistant Department: Mail & Copy Room Reports to: Assistant to Manager Contact: pthomas@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Work Study Awarded Hours per week: 5-10 Salary per hour: $15.00 Application due: No longer available. Responsibilities: Assist with mail pickup & delivery General clerical duties Photocopy services for faculty & staff Receive & log packages Qualifications: Reliable Responsible
Job Title: Opera Theatre and Musical Theatre Work Study Office Assistant Department: Opera Theatre and Musical Theatre Reports to: Assistant Dean for Theatrical Production Contact: Christina Teichroew cteichroew@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Work study only Hours per week: Varied Salary per hour: $15/hr Application due: Until filled
Description: The Office of Opera Theatre and Musical Theatre is looking for a work-study office assistant. This student should have a positive attitude, an interest in arts administration, and should not be afraid to “get their hands dirty” to get the job done.
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Title: Precollege Work Study/Part-time Department: Precollege Division Reports to: Director of the Precollege Supervises: N/A Internal Contacts: MSM Staff, Precollege Faculty External Contacts: Precollege Students, Parents & Applicants Eligibility: Federal Work Study ONLY Employment Status: Part-time Date Listed: September 30, 2022 Application Due: Accepted until the position filled Start Date: When filled
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Contact Information: Send letter of application and résumé including three references to: Director of Precollege Subject Line: Precollege – Student Worker
Job Title: Precollege Theory Tutor
Department: Precollege
Reports to: Dean for Youth Programs and Director of Precollege
Contact: precollege@msmnyc.edu
Eligibility: MSM students in good academic standing; Domestic & International Students
Hours per week: 3-6
Salary per hour: $20.00
Application due: No positions available.
Title: Physical Therapy Student Aide
Department: Campus Health
Reports To: Eduardo Pereira
Contact: epereira@msmnyc.edu
Eligibility: Current MSM students; International Students eligible for an SSN#
Hours per week: 3 hours/wk
Salary ($/hour): $15.00/hr
Application Due: Until position is filled
Job Title: Student Stage Technician Department: Production Reports to: Production Staff Contact: productioncrew@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Open to students attending MSM Hours per week: 2-6, additional hours available during peak performance periods Salary per hour: $15.00 Application due: Until Filled Responsibilities: Work with Production Staff on classes, rehearsals, concerts, and other events. Help maintain the physical theater spaces, including janitorial work. Assist with set up and tear down of stage configurations. Help enforce performance space policies. After appropriate training, perform other technician work, including electrics, carpentry, scenic painting, or performance run crew Qualifications: Comfortable with physical work, including lifting, kneeling, climbing ladders, and racking and stacking chairs and stands. Attention to detail, able to work well alone or in a group. Interest in learning and developing technical skills. Good communication skills, including reading and responding to scheduling emails. Strong command of the English language. There is a dress code that requires close-toed shoes and black pants. Must attend mandatory Interested Students meeting and (after hiring) Orientation meeting.
Job Title: Scheduling & Patron Services Assistant Department: Scheduling & Patron Services Reports to: Assistant Director for Scheduling and Patron Services Contact: Ramon Tenefrancia – Rtenefrancia@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: FWS Awarded or Regular Student Employment Hours per week: 4-6. Varies based on need. Salary per hour: $15.00 Application due: until filled
Responsibilities: Assist in scheduling student practice rooms, rehearsal space, and general office functions. Distribute and track keys for rooms and auxiliary instrument lockers. Process ticket orders for MSM community members and general public Work shifts during ticket performances (hours vary).
Qualifications: Have a strong command of the English language Ability to work well with others Good email communication skills. Good Telecommunication skills. Punctual and professional. **Must be proficient with computers**
Job Title: Office Assistant Department: Student Engagement Reports to: Student Engagement Coordinator Contact: studentengagement@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Full time MSM students who have work study; International Students eligible for an SSN# Hours per week: 3-5 Salary per hour: $15.00 Application due: Until filled Responsibilities: Front line staff for the office Create and post flyers and posters for upcoming events Keep 10 posting boards around campus organized and up-to-date Help manage and clean out lockers Answer telephone and respond to emails Run errands to purchase items for upcoming events Print ID cards for students, faculty, & staff Process Student Excuse Forms Help with day-to-day office duties Qualifications: Strong work ethic Strong attention to detail Positive attitude Able to work with others Basic knowledge of a computer Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred Dependable and punctual Cheerful
Job Title: Department Assistant Department: Woodwind Reports to: Woodwind Department Chair, Coordinator of Flute & Reed Labs Contact: lchesis@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Work-study student Hours per week: 7 Salary per hour: $15.00 Application due: Until Filled Responsibilities: Oversee attendance/monitor participation at Woodwind Lab which meets on Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Must be available starting at 3:15pm on all Tuesdays. Make sure that all rooms are open and set up properly. (We often break out into four rooms) Set up AV carts etc to assist guest teachers. Assist Chair and WW Lab Coordinator with external contacts -following up on jury/audition attendance responses, confirming with guest faculty, etc. Assist Chair with coordination of departmental recitals, concerto competition and master classes. Assist with maintenance of WW Dept web pages for MSM website. Keep bulletin boards up to date with departmental information and distribute info to students as necessary. Qualifications: MAY NOT BE ENROLLED IN WW LAB Must be an instrumentalist MM level and above. Must be available from 3:15 to 6:15pm on Tuesdays. Must be comfortable with technology. Strong organizational skills and computer literacy. Strong English language written and oral communication skills. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Must be responsive, punctual, and reliable. Must have some flexibility with schedule.
Students at MSM can work on an hourly basis for many School departments including Production, Communications, Distance Learning and the Center for Music Entrepreneurship.
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