Accompanist, Bassist

Job Description:

Essential Functions/Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help voice students prepare for careers in music by accompanying voice classes
• Perform with students in Voice Department sponsored events, including extra rehearsals leading up to performances
• Accompany visiting artists from around the globe at concerts, workshops and masterclasses
• Contribute to the classroom experience by modeling professional musical standards

Required Skills:

• Expertise in playing both electric and acoustic / upright bass
• Willing to take direction and guidance from classroom faculty
• Sensitive to the needs of vocalists and instrumentalists in an ensemble setting
• Interested in cultivating a supportive learning environment
• Interested in promoting a climate of respect for personal and cultural differences
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in all aspects of professional life
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal excellence and self-improvement
• Staff bassists work with student employees who are training to become professional musicians, therefore mentoring can be a periodic component of the job.
   

Required Experience:

• Staff bassists must be experienced and adept playing both electric and acoustic/upright bass
• Significant experience collaborating with vocalists
• Possess excellent sight-reading skills (both lead sheets and fully realized scores) with both upright and electric bass.
• Demonstrate a diverse background in Jazz, Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Latin, Classical
• A bachelor’s degree in a music related discipline is preferred

Work Hours / Required Availability:

• This is a part time, temporary position requiring 8-12 hours per week.  Assignments are Monday through Friday primarily between 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, with some flexibility depending on the candidate’s schedule. 

Other:

• Cover Letter is required, mapping candidate’s qualifications to job description
• Two recent letters of recommendation are required
• Audio clips of recent playing recommended

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 [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*