Music Program Manager

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston•Mattapan, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Music Clubhouse is to give youth the opportunity to build self-confidence and interpersonal skills by learning how to play, perform, compose, and record music. The primary goal of the program is to use music as a vehicle for developing academic skills, social skills, and to ultimately build self-confidence and self-esteem. The clubhouse is one of a variety of programs that BGCB provides to underserved youth in the community. The Music Program Manager will be leading a ground-breaking program by introducing only electronic instruments to youth. The individual in this role is both an effective leader of the Music Clubhouse program and a key member of the BGCB staff.

Requirements

BA degree required.
3-5 years of developing and implementing programs for teenagers
Involvement with Youth Development programming in an urban setting
Flexible and creative self-starter - demonstrated ability to be entrepreneurial and work through obstacles.
"Hands-On" mentality - candidate should be willing to work directly with kids, teachers and program partners.
Team oriented - ability to cultivate relationships and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
An advanced and proven understanding of music performance theory and pedagogy and previous experience teaching music
The ability to play at least one instrument at an advanced level and demonstrated ability to teach entry-level music (voice, keyboard, drums, guitar, etc.) to students is a must.
General knowledge of the music business/industry, including digital/social media.
Including an advanced and proven understanding of music production and recording (including ProTools software and Digidesign hardware) and pedagogy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Previous supervisory experience
Project management experience
Multi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Create/revise program curriculum with clearly-defined activities and realistic, measurable outcomes.
Lead weekly schedule of music instructional activities with small groups of youth, many with no previous musical experience.
Create and implement regular showcase opportunities for Music Clubhouse youth and coach youth to perform with confidence.
Identify core group of teens to serve as Music Clubhouse "All Stars" (Members will receive advanced music and leadership training and serve as mentors to younger youth and peers).
Secure, maintain and monitor budget, materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s).
Maintain a safe and clean program area(s).
Supervise and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate.
Program & supervise daily drop-in times.
Conduct outreach and recruitment within our programs and broader community throughout the year as necessary.
Meet with participant parents and provide them with opportunities to learn more about the program.
Coordinate volunteers and consultants who can offer related instruction, support and guidance to members.
Participate in individual and group supervision sessions; participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate.
With other youth development staff, integrate Music Clubhouse program and youth in annual signature events.
Orient, train and supervise department staff (including work-study students, junior staff, and volunteers).
Provide annual performance evaluations for applicable staff in a timely manner.
Develop and implement Member evaluation to determine Member skills development and satisfaction with program.
Attendance and active participation in organization-wide meetings, programs and events.
Assist the organization (as needed) in the audio/visual needs for organization programs, initiatives and/or events.
Perform other assignments as designated by Senior Management in order to facilitate the most effective service to members, program participants, and the community.
Attendance and participation in Music & Youth Initiative programs, special events, professional development and reporting.
Responsible for evening and weekend building coverage as scheduled.
Travel between sites and to activities as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.