Music Program Advisor - Davis

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

NOTE: This is a foundation-funded position that will provide support from the Chad Smith Foundation for the Boys & Girls Club Music Program. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is a partner with CSM for this initiative. The Boys & Girls Club Music Program Advisor will be an employee of Boys & Girls Clubs. Lead music lessons for club members at assigned club while also overseeing the broader music program, including Advisor curriculum, program development, and impact tracking.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old and a high school graduate. Bachelor’s degree or professional certification preferred.
At least one year of experience as a performing/practicing musician.
Prior teaching or instructional experience preferred.
Experience in leadership, program coordination, or mentoring other instructors preferred.
Comfortable providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to other instructors.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities including instruction and program coordination.
Ability to keep youth ages 9-17 enthusiastically engaged in programming.
Highly organized with attention to detail.
Ability to relate effectively with diverse populations.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Must have a valid WI driver’s license, good driving record, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation and consistency of the music program, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
Assists in managing the overall program structure including lesson planning standards, recital coordination, and program logistics outside of individual lessons.
Works with club leadership to ensure the music program operates smoothly and aligns with the mission and standards of the Boys & Girls Club.
Assembles the semester-long curriculum syllabus according to selected instrument which includes a recital/performance at a future date.
The Advisor is responsible for their own personal instrument.
Conduct 50-minute music lessons on assigned scheduled days with 10-to-20-minute breaks in-between lessons.
Conduct lessons for age groups of 9 to 12 and 13 to 17 years old with cohorts of no more than 6 members at a time. Start times will be established with the club manager supervisor.
Communicates the philosophy, objectives, standards, and programs of the Boys & Girls Club, through all methods available to members, their parents, and the public.
Develops and maintains positive climate and environment with program space.
Maintains a safe, neat, and organized workspace.
Encourages emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members.
Must participate in required training courses by the Club, County, State, and/or funders.