Graduate Intern, Student Club Engagement

Job Description:

The Graduate Intern for Student Club Engagement plays a key role in advancing a growing and dynamic student club portfolio at Berklee College of Music. This position partners closely with the Assistant Director for Student Clubs to strengthen sustainable infrastructure, enhance engagement, and streamline core processes that support student clubs.

The Graduate Intern will support ongoing club engagement through office hours and community-building initiatives, manage room booking and travel processes, and guide student leaders in navigating institutional systems. The role also supports the development of new club onboarding structures, contributes to training and leadership development efforts, collaborates with campus partners, and assists in refining club policies, sanctions processes, and resource development to ensure scalable, student-centered support.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A strong interest in student engagement, leadership development, and campus lifeExperience working with student organizations, clubs, or community-based groupsAbility to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse student populationsStrong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-throughComfort navigating administrative systems and processes, or a willingness to learn quicklyAbility to balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environmentInitiative and a proactive approach to problem-solvingInterest in program development, training, and creating resources that support student successA collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a team-oriented environmentOpenness to feedback and a desire for professional growthExperience working with student engagement software, including 25Live, EMS, etc.Experience working with Canva or other multimedia tools(?)

Primary Responsibilities

Take the lead on:

Club EngagementFacilitate regular office hours to support student club leadersPlan and implement engagement opportunities such as club mixers and community-building eventsServe as an accessible and consistent point of contact for student organizationsRoom BookingsCoordinate and manage room reservation processes for student clubsSupport students in navigating institutional systems and policies related to space usageClub Travel ProcessesGuide student organizations through travel procedures, ensuring compliance with college policiesAssist with documentation, timelines, and communication related to club travelNew Student Club Cohort DevelopmentSupport the design and implementation of a structured onboarding experience for newly recognized clubsContribute to resources that help new organizations build strong foundations

Areas to support:

Club Training and DevelopmentAssist in the facilitation and coordination of trainings for student club leadersContribute to leadership development initiatives and educational resourcesIntra-Office and Departmental Relationship BuildingCollaborate with Campus Life team members and campus partners to support student organization needsStrengthen communication and coordination across departmentsClub Policy and Resource DevelopmentSupport updates to the student club manual and related materialsAssist with reviewing and refining club policies, including sanction processesContribute to the development of accessible, tech-enabled resources for student organizations

Pay Rate: $30/hour

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.

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Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)