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Title: Community Engagement Researcher Department: President’s Office Reports to: Assistant Vice President for Strategic Innovation and Special Initiatives Supervises: N/A Internal Contacts: Faculty, staff, students External Contacts: Neighboring institutions and schools Start Date: January 13, 2025 Salary Range: $20/HR Employment Status: Federal Work Study Domains:
Job Requirements
Application: Apply here. Application requirements include the answer to the questions listed below, a résumé, and 1-2 references.
Contact Information: Please email ngonzalez@msmnyc.edu with any comments or questions. No phone calls, please.
Equal employment and equal educational opportunity have been and will continue to be fundamental principals at Manhattan School of Music, where employment and enrollment are based on personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination or harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Manhattan School of Music does not permit retaliation against individuals who oppose a discriminatory practice or participate in an investigation.
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: Recording Studio Assistant Department: The Orto Center for Distance Learning and Recording Arts Reports to: Assistant Dean for The Orto Center Contact: Ryan Yacos, Operations Manager (ryacos@msmnyc.edu) Eligibility: Work study only Hours per week: 4-6 hours Salary per hour: $16.50 Application due: Until filled.
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Job Title: Admission Assistant (Social Media Content Team, Administrative Team, and Tours and Events Team) Department: Admissions Reports to: Emma Davis, Director of Admission Contact: edavis@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Work Study award Hours per week: 3-4 Salary per hour: $16.50 Application due: Position filled.
Responsibilities & Overall Qualifications: Admission Team Student Workers are direct ambassadors for the school. We are looking for students who are excited about connecting with prospective students and families! As you will often be a first reference point for applicants, it is important that you are comfortable communicating with people and spreading the word about Manhattan School of Music! Please read about the three different teams of student workers within the admissions office:
Social Media Content Creator These students will be responsible for creating social media content, as assigned weekly by the Admission and Media Communications teams. This will include filming content for TikToks, writing blog posts about your student experience, and coming up with creative ideas to engage with prospective students.
Qualifications: Experience creating content on TikTok. Video editing skills a plus. Upbeat and vibrant personality, creative thinker. These students will be given assignments and sent off to create content, sometimes outside of the office. They should be self-motivated, responsible and efficient with their time.
Administrative Assistant The Administrative Assistant students will be responsible for the management of incoming documents, through physical mail and digital. This will include scanning, organizing and filing transcripts and other application related documents. You will also be required to answer the general Admission phone number and handle any inquiries about MSM and the admissions process. You will occasionally have projects to research and collect data, call applicants with reminders and more.
Qualifications: Excellent organizational skills, and ability to carefully follow directions. Comfortable picking up the phone and answering questions in a friendly manner.
Tours and Events Students on the tours and events team will mainly be responsible for leading tours throughout the school year for prospective students and their families. We will also ask these students to participate in evening Zoom events, or weekend open houses as needed.
Qualifications: Comfortable speaking in front of large groups. Upbeat and positive attitude. Timely and dependable. Able to answer a wide range of questions about MSM. (Must be available from 2pm-4pm on 1-2 weekdays)
Peter J. Sharp Library
Job Title: Circulation Desk Worker Department: Library Reports to: Interim Circulation Manager Contact: Shaina Martinez – smartinez@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Federal Work Study or Regular Student Employment Hours per week: 5-10 Salary per hour: $16.50 Application due: Position filled. Responsibilities: Shelving books and scores
Assisting patrons with using the library catalog
Checking in/out items for patrons
Qualifications: Reliable
Responsible
Punctual arrival/departure time
Have a strong command of the English language Ability to work well with others
Preference to applicants who can work on weekends
Contact Information:
Send a completed Student Employment Application and a resume to:
Interim Circulation Manager
Subject Line: Circ Desk Worker 2025
Rolling interviews will be conducted until Dec 13th. No applications accepted after December 6th.
Job Title: Assistant
Department: Contemporary Performance Reports to: Contemporary Performance Operations Manager
Contact: mward@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: All degrees, but CPP majors preferable Hours per week: 2-5 based on need and availability Salary per hour: $20.00 Application due: Position filled.
Responsibilities include but not limited to: Organize and maintain equipment in room 409 Assist guest artists Assist during auditions Service equipment Assist during Tactus concerts (three per semester)
Qualifications: CPP major desirable Knowledge of electronics is a plus Reliable Responsible Punctual Good interpersonal skills
Job Title: Financial Aid Assistant Department: Financial Aid Reports to: Assistant Director of Financial Aid Contact: finaid@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Federal Work Study; graduate student preferred Hours per week: 3-5 hours Salary per hour: $16.50 Application due: Position filled.
Filing, shredding, and other general office duties Answering phones Assisting staff with other projects as needed
Ability to work 3 regularly scheduled hours per week Ability to handle confidential information Strong organizational skills Detail oriented
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: $16.50 Application Due: Position filled. 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: 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: $16.50 Application due: Position 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: $16.50 Application due: Position 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: $16.50 Application due: Position 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: 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: $16.50 Application due: Position 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: 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: $16.50 Application due: Position filled. 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: $16.50 Application due: Position 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.
Assist the Managing Director and Assistant Manager of Opera Theatre and Musical Theatre with administrative duties and projects Ensure that spaces are properly set up and that doors are unlocked for certain rehearsals Maintain organization in the office Music/score preparation Manage the flow of incoming and outgoing mail Assist in creation, editing, and proofing of programs and other written materials Assist with production in rehearsals as needed Special projects as assigned
Office/administrative experience Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Excellent language skills and proofreading abilities Experience working in French, Italian and/or German Familiarity with opera and/or musical theatre repertoire Responsible and punctual
Job Title: Doctoral Media Assistant Department: The Orto Center for Distance Learning and Recording Arts Reports to: Assistant Director for The Orto Center Contact: David Marsh (dmarsh@msmnyc.edu) Eligibility: Doctoral Students Only Hours per week: Varied Salary per hour: $18.00/hr Application due: Position filled.
Job Title: Assistant Department: Percussion Reports to: Percussion Department Operations Manager Contact: mward@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: All degrees, but Classical or Jazz Percussion Majors preferable Hours per week: 2-5 based on need and availability Salary per hour: $20.00 Application due: Position filled.
Title: Physical Therapy Student Aide Department: Campus Health Reports To: Eduardo Pereira Contact: epereira@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Current MSM students; International Students eligible for an SSN# Hours per week: 3 hours/wk Salary ($/hour): $16.50 Application Due: Position filled.
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: Position filled.
Title: Precollege Work Study/Part-Time Office Assistant Department: Precollege Division Reports to: Assistant Director for Youth Programs and Precollege Supervises: N/A Internal Contacts: MSM Staff, Precollege Faculty External Contacts: Precollege Students and Parents Eligibility: All MSM Students with a Federal Work Study award for the 2024-25 year Hours per week: 5-15 (depending on FWS award) Salary: $16.50/hour Date Listed: December 20, 2024 Application Due: Position filled. Start Date: January 21, 2025
Domains: • Assist the full-time staff in the planning and implementation of all Precollege Division activities for 550 students and 150 faculty, including student lessons, classes, performances, competitions, and juries. • Produce concert programs for 200+ Precollege performances across the academic year (collect program information; draft, proofread, and print programs) • General office support (phone calls, filing, copying, record-keeping, information retrieval, etc.) • Provide logistical support on Precollege Saturdays at the Welcome Desk and at performance venues
Job Requirements: • Currently enrolled at Manhattan School of Music. • Received Federal Work-Study award for the 2024-2025 academic year. • Available to work Tuesdays through Fridays, and Saturdays between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. • Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Word, Outlook, & Excel. • Strong writing and communication skills required. Attention to detail is essential. • Quick learning and highly organized team member. • Strong task management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Possess a strong independent work ethic.
Preferred: • Consistent weekly work schedule. • Professional and welcoming demeanor, positive attitude. • Must have an interest in working in an educational environment.
Contact Information: Send a brief cover letter (200-250 words) and resume including 1-2 references to Alphonso Ramirez, Assistant Director for Youth Programs and Precollege, at aramirez@msmnyc.edu.
Subject Line: Precollege FWS Office Assistant
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: $16.50 Application due: Position 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: Associate 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: $16.50 Application due: Position 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: Special Projects Assistant Department: Office of the President Reports To: Nicolas Gonzalez, Assistant Vice President for Strategic Innovation and Special Initiatives Contact: ngonzalez@msmnyc.edu / 917-493-4477 Eligibility: Federal Work Study only Hours per week: 4 Salary per hour: $16.50/hr Application Due: Position filled. Responsibilities:
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: $16.50 Application due: Position 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: Student Worker, CCRCI Department: Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact (CCRCI) Reports to: Director, Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact (CCRCI) Contact: cvaughn@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Current graduate students (or advanced undergrads). Preference given to Work Study eligible students. Hours per week: 6-10 hours per week, as needed. Salary per hour: $16.50
Responsibilities: Assist with day-to-day operations of the CCRCI office, including welcoming walk-ins, answering office phone, and assisting in upkeep of CCRCI bulletin boards, databases and records. Additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills, punctual, communicative, basic computer skills (PC, Mac, MS Office), and a team player.
Preferred: Airtable experience, Microsoft word experience, foreign language experience.
Teaching Assistant (off-campus)
About Us: Founded in 2001 and located in Harlem, The Reading Team is a dedicated organization that provides evidence-based literacy programs to children in Pre-K through 5th grades in New York City. All programs are thoughtfully designed, focusing on essential components such as phonics, explicit comprehension strategies, oral and written expression, and analytical skills.
Over the course of our existence, we have proudly fostered substantial literacy growth and academic achievements for over 10,000 children hailing from economically challenged backgrounds and underserved neighborhoods. We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we aim to inspire more children to develop a lifelong love for reading, equipping them with the tools they need to thrive in their educational journeys and beyond. For more information, please visit our website: readingteam.org.
Role Overview: You will serve as a member of a 15 person team and work with children from grades K to 5. As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist one of our classroom teachers at:
468 W 143rd St (btw. Amsterdam and Convent) 3p-5p M, Tu, W, Th. PS 180 on 370 W. 120th Street, shift options between Mon.-Fri. from 2:30p-5:30p Our Lady of Lourdes, shift options between Mon.-Thurs. from 2:30p-5:30p.
Key responsibilities:
Reports to: Jonathan Herbert, Assistant Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid Contact: finaid@msmnyc.edu Eligibility: Work Study award Hours per week: Varies Rate: Starts at $18 per hour Application due: Position filled.
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: $16.50 Application due: Position 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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