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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@svztur.com
Eligibility: Work Study award
Hours per week: 3-4
Salary per hour: $16.00
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)

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: Financial Aid Assistant
Department: Financial Aid
Reports to: Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Contact: finaid@svztur.com
Eligibility: Federal Work Study; graduate student preferred
Hours per week: 3-5 hours
Salary per hour: $16.00
Application due: Position filled.

Responsibilities:

Filing, shredding, and other general office duties
Answering phones
Assisting staff with other projects as needed

Qualifications:

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@svztur.com
Eligibility: Federal Work Study
Hours per week: flexible
Salary per hour: $16.00
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: MIDI Studio Assistant
Department: Jazz Arts
Reports to: Richard Sussman, rsussman@svztur.com
Contact: ijenson@svztur.com
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: $16.00
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@svztur.com
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: $16.00
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@svztur.com
Contact: ijenson@svztur.com
Eligibility: Must be Jazz Master’s Students
Hours per week: 2 to 3
Salary per hour: $16.00
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: Jazz Office Assistant/Tech Assistants
Department: Jazz Arts
Reports to: Jazz Senior Coordinator
Contact: ijenson@svztur.com
Eligibility: Jazz Majors Only; work study awarded
Hours per week: 3
Salary per hour: $16.00
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@svztur.com
Eligibility: Work Study Awarded
Hours per week: 5-10
Salary per hour: $16.00
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@svztur.com
Eligibility: Work study only
Hours per week: Varied
Salary per hour: $16.00
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.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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: 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@svztur.com)
Eligibility: Work study only
Hours per week: Varied
Salary per hour: $16.00
Application due: September 13, 2024

Responsibilities:

• Assist in setting up and breaking down microphones, cables, and other equipment for recording sessions, recitals, concerts, and events, learning about optimal microphone placement on a wide variety of instruments.
• Edit audio and video recordings of student recitals and MSM concerts and events.
• Render digital audio and video files for delivery to studio clientele and for the MSM archive website, Mediaspace.
• Enter metadata and chapters in the online database of recordings, MSM Mediaspace.
• Obtain copies of musical scores for assigned livestreamed events from the MSM Performance Library.
• Attend 1-2 rehearsals in order to observe and mark the scores with important musical and visual cues.
• Attend the dress rehearsal and concert/performance to work with Distance Learning and Recording Arts staff and engineers in the control room and provide cues to help determine upcoming video camera shots and framing.
• Assist departmental staff as needed with basic administrative duties such as filing and scanning of Recording Arts request forms, answering phones, etc.
• Clean recording studio control room and distance learning studio as needed.
• Run errands (pick up and drop off orders at local vendors).

Qualifications:

• Interest in and aptitude for audio and video technology.
• Excellent PC and word processing skills.
• Attention to detail, including proofreading and self-correction of errors.
• Typing accurately in multiple languages.
• Responsible, Reliable, and Punctual.
• Fastidious and respectful of tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow precise instructions.
• Good team player.
• General knowledge of classical and jazz music.

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@svztur.com)
Eligibility: Doctoral Students Only
Hours per week: Varied
Salary per hour: $18.00/hr
Application due: September 13, 2024

Responsibilities:

• Enter all metadata and chapters in the online database of MSM recordings, MSM Mediaspace.
• Edit audio and video recordings of student recitals and MSM concerts and events.
• Render digital audio and video files for delivery to studio clientele and for the MSM archive website, Mediaspace.

Title: Physical Therapy Student Aide

Department:  Campus Health

Reports To:    Eduardo Pereira

Contact: epereira@svztur.com

Eligibility: Current MSM students; International Students eligible for an SSN#

Hours per week: 3 hours/wk

Salary ($/hour): $16.00

Application Due: Until position is filled

 

Responsibilities:

• Greeting students in the Andersen Hall Gym
• Organizing and managing inventory in the PT area of the Gym
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment in the PT area of the Gym
• Assisting the Physical Therapist with scheduling appointments on campus
• Facilitating light movement exercises as needed to students
• Sending email reminders to students about group PT activities/appointments

 

Qualifications:

• Must be available on Mondays or Wednesdays between 10am-6pm (not all hours)
• Has an understanding of musicianship and body movement when playing instruments
• Has some knowledge/interest in movement/exercise
• Takes initiative
• Able to multitask
• Well organized
• Able to work well with others
• Attention to detail
• Dependable and punctual

 

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: August 22, 2024
Application Due: Accepted until the position filled
Start Date: When filled

Domains:

• Support to full-time staff in the planning and implementation of all Precollege Division activities
• Assist in the scheduling and logistics of Precollege Division activities for 520 students and 140 faculty, including student lessons, classes, performances, competitions, auditions, and juries.
• General office support (phones, filing, email, faxing, photocopying, etc.)
• Assist the Performance Coordinator with preparation of sheet music for large ensembles
• Assist staff on Saturdays with tasks as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled at Manhattan School of Music
• Received federal work-study for the 2024-2025 school year 
• Available to work on Saturday from 8:30am to 5:30pm

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@svztur.com

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.

Responsibilities:

• Tutoring Precollege students in music theory and ear training
• Occasional proctoring of tests

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with children ages 6-18
• Proficient in common practice music theory
• Tutoring or teaching experience preferred
• Good communication skills
• Friendly
• Reliable and timely – regular schedule is required
• Must be available to work on Saturdays

Job Title: Student Stage Technician
Department: Production
Reports to: Production Staff
Contact: productioncrew@svztur.com
Eligibility: Open to students attending MSM
Hours per week: 2-6, additional hours available during peak performance periods
Salary per hour: $16.00
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@svztur.com
Eligibility: FWS Awarded or Regular Student Employment
Hours per week: 4-6. Varies based on need.
Salary per hour: $16.00
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@svztur.com / 917-493-4477

Eligibility: Federal Work Study only

Hours per week: 4

Salary per hour: $16/hr

Application Due: Position filled.

Responsibilities:

• Research and present information on competitors’ websites, digital assets, and other materials needed for Office of the President’s projects
• Communicate with diverse guest artists, handling the logistics and paperwork for on-campus visitation
• Assist with day-of cultural inclusion activities and presentations, such as organizing worksheets, purchasing index cards, setting up the room, etc.
• Other research tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current student at MSM

Job Title: Office Assistant
Department: Student Engagement
Reports to: Student Engagement Coordinator
Contact: studentengagement@svztur.com
Eligibility: Full time MSM students who have work study; International Students eligible for an SSN#
Hours per week: 3-5
Salary per hour: $16.00
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: Department Assistant
Department: Woodwind
Reports to: Woodwind Department Chair, Coordinator of Flute & Reed Labs
Contact: lchesis@svztur.com
Eligibility: Work-study student
Hours per week: 7
Salary per hour: $16.00
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.

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