Music Program Manager

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston•Dorchester Center, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Music Program Manager leads the Music Clubhouse, a program that uses music to help young people develop academic and social skills, self-confidence, and self-esteem. The program gives youth opportunities to learn to play, perform, compose, and record music, with instruction using electronic instruments. The manager is both an effective program leader and a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston staff. The role develops and delivers music programming, supervises youth and staff, engages families and community partners, manages program resources, and participates in organizational events, meetings, and evaluation efforts. The position is based at the Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and requires travel between sites and to activities as needed. Evening and weekend building coverage is required as scheduled. The desired start date is November 2026; the position remains open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree.
3–5 years of experience developing and implementing programs for teenagers.
Involvement in youth development programming in an urban setting.
Flexible, creative self-starter with demonstrated ability to be entrepreneurial and work through obstacles.
Willingness to work directly with children, teachers, and program partners.
Team-oriented, with the ability to cultivate relationships and work with varied internal and external stakeholders.
Advanced, proven understanding of music performance theory and pedagogy, and previous experience teaching music.
Ability to play at least one instrument at an advanced level and teach entry-level music, such as voice, keyboard, drums, or guitar.
General knowledge of the music business and industry, including digital and social media.
Advanced, proven understanding of music production and recording, including ProTools software and Digidesign hardware, and related pedagogy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Previous supervisory experience.
Project management experience.
Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Create and revise program curriculum with the Director of Operations and Executive Director, including clearly defined activities and measurable outcomes.
Lead weekly music instructional activities for small groups of youth, including those with no prior musical experience.
Create showcase opportunities and coach youth to perform confidently.
Identify teen participants for the Music Clubhouse “All Stars” group, which receives advanced music and leadership training and mentors younger youth and peers.
Secure, maintain, and monitor the program budget, materials, equipment, and other resources.
Maintain a safe and clean program area; supervise and discipline participating members as appropriate.
Program and supervise daily drop-in times.
Conduct outreach and recruitment in BGCB programs and the broader community, and meet with participant parents to introduce them to the program.
Coordinate volunteers and consultants who provide instruction, support, and guidance to members.
Participate in individual and group supervision and professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with youth development staff to integrate the Music Clubhouse program and youth into annual signature events.
Orient, train, and supervise department staff, including work-study students, junior staff, and volunteers; provide timely annual performance evaluations for applicable staff.
Participate in program evaluation efforts, including the annual member survey, and work with the Director of Operations and Executive Director to develop and implement member evaluations of skills development and satisfaction.
Attend and actively participate in organization-wide meetings, programs, and events, and participate in Music & Youth Initiative programs, special events, professional development, and reporting.
Assist with audio/visual needs for organizational programs, initiatives, and events as needed.
Provide evening and weekend building coverage as scheduled.
Travel between sites and to activities as needed.
Perform other assignments as designated by senior management or the supervisor.
Model healthy behavior, support an inclusive environment, participate in annual professional development, and help maintain an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.