Music Department Post-Bacc Intern

Position Purpose

The post-bacc intern will offer teaching and tech support for Music Department events, labs and courses.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College with major or minor in Music.
• Knowledge of the Music Department studios and program.
• Ability to be flexible and learn new skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, in both Macintosh and Windows format.
• Ability to work well with a diverse staff, faculty and student body.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with music softwares and hardwares (Ableton Live, Protools, Reaper, Max, Mixing Desks)
• Live Music Event Experience
• Recording Studio Experience
• Tutoring/teaching experience

Description

Act as Teaching Assistant for MUS classes

• Assists faculty in readying teaching materials.
• Sets up classrooms/studios for class.
• Attends all classroom sessions.
• Meets regularly with instructor to discuss studio issues.
• Assists with tracking and recording student attendance.
• Responds promptly to student inquiries regarding assignments and materials.

Percentage Of Time: 30%

Monitor MUS studios during student studio hours

• The Warehouse: Clean common desks and tables, return seating to standardized positions, return all external gear to gear closet after each event. Guide users through functionality of the space, including use of the mixing desk, lighting design, software control. Help design protocols of use, print space instructions, and think through usage functionality. Help manage studio calendar. Help with special events in the space. Report to Prof. Ash Fure with any technical or usage issues.
• Bregman and Brittrax Studios: Assist Technical Director Bethany Younge in studio upkeep as needed.

Percentage Of Time: 50%

Assist in live music department events as requested by department.

Percentage Of Time: 20%