Total Rewards

At Berklee, we know that creativity thrives when people feel supported, valued, and inspired.

That’s why our Total Rewards program was designed with your whole self in mind, supporting all aspects of your well-being through competitive pay, health and wellness benefits, professional development, time off to recharge, retirement planning, and access to Berklee's vibrant community of artists and educators.

We're here to help you build a meaningful, sustainable career—on stage, in the classroom, behind the scenes, and beyond.

For information about working at Berklee's campus in Valencia, Spain, visit the Valencia website.

Well-Being at Berklee

In support of our fundamental value to care for each other and for the well-being of our community, Berklee is committed to providing our employees with resources and opportunities to support their whole selves. This holistic approach encompasses eight dimensions of wellness—emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual—all of which are key to each of us being able to thrive personally and professionally, and live a fulfilling life. Learn more.

  • Compensation

    To be the world's leading institute of contemporary music and the performing arts, Berklee needs world-class faculty and staff. To that end, Berklee pays all categories of employees at competitive levels established by external labor markets, considering both salary and benefits as a total compensation package.
     

  • Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence

    Enjoy generous paid time off benefits to rest and relax, take care of personal matters, and support your health and well-being. Eligible staff also receive paid holidays, including winter break.

    US Staff Paid Time Off Policy US Holiday Policy

  • Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Benefits

    Berklee is committed to providing quality medical and dental insurance plans as well as prescription drug coverage at a reasonable price.

    US Medical Insurance Plans US Dental Insurance Plans

  • Retirement Plans and Contributions

    Plan for your retirement with Berklee’s 403(b) plan and matching contributions up to six percent for eligible faculty and staff.

    US 403(b) Retirement Plan

  • Tuition Benefits

    Build knowledge and skills through external job-related courses with tuition reimbursement, and explore both professional and personal interests through free or discounted tuition at Berklee, Berklee Online, the ProArts Consortium, and more.

  • Personal and Professional Development

    Continue learning and growing through regular workshops, webinars, access to LinkedIn Learning, leadership development programs, and more. Topics include progressive management in a changing workforce, managing change in the workplace, open and inclusive hiring practices, goal-setting, and more.

  • Wellness

    Enjoy access to a variety of wellness resources and services, including free yoga classes, reiki, emotional and mental health support, community challenges, and more.

  • Employee Assistance Program

    Get confidential 24/7 access to a network of experts who can help you navigate everyday challenges, including healthcare, childcare, eldercare, and financial, legal, and workplace issues.

  • Employee Perks

    Take advantage of discounted and/or free tickets to Berklee performances and access to The Library’s extensive collection. Enjoy discounts and special offers on travel, entertainment, fitness, technology, and more.

    Berklee Performances

Community

Build connections with other faculty and staff through social and community-building events, employee resource groups, and our employee recognition program.

  • Performers dance on stage with a dramatic purple and orange background

    At Berklee's annual Dancing with the Stars fundraiser, each team pairs a beloved personality from Berklee with a talented dance faculty member or alum. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Dance Division Faculty Award, empowering students with financial need to pursue their passion for dance.

  • Faculty members learn a dance during a BTOT session

    Berklee Teachers on Teaching (BTOT) is a vibrant gathering of teachers learning together through collaboration. Through more than 70 sessions taught by the Berklee community, faculty share their expertise and explore a wide variety of topics through discussions, lectures, and interactive workshops, including the dance workshop featured here.

  • Staff performers pose on stage after their performance at BRASS Day

    Each year, staff gather for BRASS Day, a celebratory day to recognize staff contributions. The awards ceremony features a staff house band (pictured here) and other performances in addition to honoring staff members who made a significant impact over the last year.

  • A group of employees smiles together at the annual service recognition event

    Each year, Berklee honors faculty and staff with 10 or more years of service at an evening reception celebration. Here, a group of faculty, chairs, and administrators gather together at the event.

  • Faculty and staff wearing hair nets work at tables preparing food at a volunteer event

    Faculty and staff can join employee resource groups and committees, such as Berklee's Gracenotes Volunteer Committee or GreenNotes, Berklee's sustainability committee, to help local organizations with projects and participate in neighborhood cleanup efforts. 

  • Faculty and staff gather outside the Berklee Performance Center as part of Opening Day

    Opening Day, Berklee's yearly kickoff to the new academic year for all faculty and staff, provides an inspirational forum for us to connect and gather around our shared mission to serve our students and cultivate a supportive learning environment. 

Be part of our global community. Explore open positions.

If you enjoy working in a creative, mission-driven environment and are interested in helping shape the future of arts education, we invite you to explore open positions.

External Applicants Internal Applicants

Current students: To find and apply for positions on and off campus, visit student employment for Boston or New York, or contact internationalcareers@berklee.edu for Valencia.