Music Program Manager

Third Street Music SchoolNew York, NY

$60,000 - $65,000 / year

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Job Description

Job Title: Music Program ManagerDepartment: Third Street PartnersReports to:Director of Third Street PartnersAnnual Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Position Overview

The Full-Time Program Manager of Third Street Partners will work directly with the Director of Third Street Partners and collaborate with other staff as needed. They will serve as a vital member of the Third Street Partners administrative team, working to support faculty, and ensure timely communication and coordination among Third Street’s Partner Schools and Faculty. Duties will include supervising 10+ teaching artists, site visits, instrument delivery, and liaising with school staff, as well as on-site administration.

Responsibilities & Duties

Overseeing the partnerships, faculty and programming in specific partner sites
Working with site leaders to advocate and monitor working conditions and quality instruction
Traveling to partner sites across all five boroughs for regular visits, performances, and delivery of instructional supplies
Assisting Director with hiring, retention, and supervision of faculty
Determining teaching and concert schedules for faculty with assigned sites
Observing classes, and maintaining documentation on partnership activity
Helping plan, schedule and prepare for professional development of faculty
Ensuring that instruments, music and supplies are available for partner sites
Coordinating school performances and family engagement events
Establishing and implementing process for encouraging and increasing Partner student participation in Music and Dance School activities
Maintaining and disseminating program statistics
Attending regular meetings as requested by the Director
Performing any other department or organization-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in music education or arts administration
2+ years’ experience teaching in large group settings, public schools, or community music schools
Strong in each of the following competencies:
- Integrity
- Flexibility
- Commitment
- Communication

Organization Background: As the nation’s longest-running community music school, Third Street Music School has been transforming lives through the arts for 131 years. In 1894, Third Street was founded by Emilie Wagner, an arts education pioneer who made music education the cornerstone of a settlement house that welcomed immigrants to NYC and provided families with housing support, food, and medical care alongside arts enrichment. Today, Third Street is committed to leveraging arts education to empower youth to reach their fullest potential and unite the diverse communities of NYC. Third Street serves 5,000+ students annually, enriching their lives and communities.Third Street’s core programs include: 1) music and dance instruction for people of all ages, offered seven days a week; 2) public school, public housing, and community partnerships (Third Street Partners) providing instruction in 30+ underserved schools and community centers; 3) a music-infused preschool for students 6 months to five years; and 4) a performance program with over 250 live and virtual concerts annually for more than 10,000 audience members at Third Street and celebrated venues across NYC.Our commitment to diversity embraces a collegial Third Street community in which faculty and staff of every racial identity feel a sense of belonging, feel supported and valued in their work without feeling tokenized.

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