Music Clubhouse Coordinator

Come join one of the most dynamic youth development organizations in Greater Boston! We are seeking individuals who believe deeply in the potential of young people and the power of our mission.

West End House has been deeply rooted in the Allston-Brighton community since 1971 after urban renewal destroyed its original home in the West End neighborhood, where it was founded in 1906. Our programs continue to evolve with new, expanded efforts ensuring equitable food access for all, mental wellness and trauma-informed programming, and a career pathways initiative, complementing our long-time high-impact programs in academic success, college pathways, visual and performing arts, leadership and career development, and sports, fitness, and nutrition. West End House is one of the most diverse youth agencies in Boston whose members come from 23 of the 30 Boston zip codes. Our staff is representative of the young people we serve. We are bold in our commitment and efforts to become an anti-racist, equitable organization and welcome candidates with a passion for this work.

Youth need to grow in a holistic, well-rounded manner and one of the ways in which we seek to facilitate this is through musical instruction. While listening to music is often an integral part of youth’s lives, here at West End House we aim to provide them with a focused opportunity to build self-confidence and interpersonal skills by learning how to play, perform, compose, and record music. 

As the Music Clubhouse Coordinator, you will tap into your deep passion for music to create and execute a dynamic program. You will work with a diverse community of youth, primarily between the ages of 10-18, and allow them to define and explore their talents. As a subject matter expert, you will develop a high-quality, results driven program and coordinate your efforts with the other arts program staff.  Additionally, you will develop channels for interested youth to refine their musical talent and find potential career pathways. You will use your talents working with young people to build close-knit relationships that will help youth remain engaged in the programming.

You will be the primary staff member in charge of musical instruction and report directly to the Senior Program Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Music  Coaching and Mentoring

• Lead West End House's music program; develop and facilitate music instructional activities for  WEH members engaged in the Music Clubhouse
• Build long-term, trusting relationships with youth
• Serve as primary liaison with partners and academic institutions such as the Berklee College of Music
• Supervise work study students, volunteers, and teen employees.
• Attract and recruit youth from within West End House programs, as well as the broader community, to the Music Clubhouse
• Act as a catalyst for change; continuously focusing on quality and improvement to ensure consistent delivery of high quality programs.
• Create opportunities to expose members of all ages to the music program; engage members in high-quality music programming, and advance dedicated members to higher levels of skill
• Maintain a system of assessment to ensure advancement of skill level and youth portfolio completion
• Provide various showcase opportunities for youth

Digital Program design

• Create and implement program curricula based on emerging trends in digital music in collaboration with Senior Program Director
• Deliver digital music intruction and facilitation, including beat making & mixing
• Provide opportunities to showcase and celebrate youth’s skill development and individual expression via video presentations, videos screened at Club-wide events, and videos posted on YouTube and Instagram.

General

• Manage and provide feedback to assigned volunteers and peer leaders 
• Collect & submit youth participation numbers, surveys, and other information  to ensure that organizational decisions and plans are informed by relevant on-ground data
• Implement/adhere to BGCA membership and safety requirements 
• Adopt responsibility for protection and care of program equipment and facility; report all issues in a timely manner to facility manager

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

There are a multitude of ways to learn, grow and excel professionally and we know that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. With this in consideration, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred;  equivalent experience considered. 
• 2+ years’ experience in youth development, including music program facilitation
• Knowledge of music fundamentals (e.g. reading music, harmony, rhythm, scales, key signatures, etc.)
• Proficiency in playing at least two instruments at an intermediate level
• Ability to run a music ensemble
• Proficiency in advanced music production techniques - e.g. DAW's, beat making, mixing/mastering 
• Proven track record of building trusting relationships with youth through empathy and robust communication skills
• Strong classroom management and program facilitation skills
• General project and people management experience is a strong plus
• Demonstrable knowledge of youth psychology is a strong plus

Our comprehensive benefits are designed to enhance all aspects of our employees’ lives: physical health, financial security, general well-being and professional development.

Salary & Retirement - We offer competitive salaries based on market value and candidate experience, including generous contributions to a 401(a) plan (no match required) to ensure our team is secure now and in the future.

 Time off - The team enjoys 15 – 25 paid vacation days based on tenure with 16 holidays and eight wellness days giving them the opportunity to recharge their batteries throughout the year.

 Insurance - We provide strong medical, dental, and vision plans along with a flexible spending account, for you and your family, in addition to life insurance, long term and short term disability coverage.

 Parental Leave - West End House offers generous parental leave for the birth or adoption/foster placement of a child.

 Learning - We offer professional development funds for each team to use at their discretion and coordinate regular team gatherings to foster continuous learning and build community.

And More... Team members have access to our pool & fitness center for their personal use; receive daily, scratch made meals; and can elect pre-tax commuter and childcare benefits.

Salaries ranges are developed in alignment with West End House’s internal compensation policy. Because internal equity is critical, offers are firm. The compensation philosophy outlines salary growth potential for all employees so that staff can know how to increase their salary through performance.