Job: Summer Youth Programs Coordinator

Berkshire Music School’s Summer Youth Programs Coordinator provides support to the Executive Director, Registrar, and Marketing Manager in promoting, communicating, and running BMS’s summer youth program: Adventures in Music.

ABOUT THE POSITION: 

The Summer Youth Programs Coordinator will facilitate a small staff of 3-5 adult faculty members, intern(s), and 15-20 students ages 5-9 each session. She/he will oversee the day-to-day program operations (including set-up and clean-up), supervise and assist the teaching staff, be the first point of communication for all parents/guardians and look after the students who need the extended day option. Program sessions will run 10am-4pm (with the extended day option of 9am-10am, and 4pm-5pm, as needed) Tuesday-Friday, June 20-23, and Monday-Friday, June 26-30. The Summer Youth Programs Coordinator will also help organize and run the final performance for parents/guardians at the end of each program session and be knowledgeable about/advocate for different BMS programs.

Adventures in Music originated in 2021 and is in its third year as BMS’s summer youth program. It is designed for young music lovers to give a solid foundation in making music in a fun, engaging atmosphere. Participants enjoy group classes in introduction to music, chorus, and creative movement on the tented lawn of BMS’s historic campus, as well as small group workshops in piano, drama, visual arts, percussion, and more. The ideal candidate will bring new ideas to the table on how to enhance the program and be involved in the planning of program activities. The Summer Youth Programs Coordinator may be assigned to other duties, as needed.

The mission of the Berkshire Music School is to foster the love and pursuit of music for all ages through quality music education activities, community collaborations, and performance opportunities. BMS is a registered 501(c)(3) not for profit organization in Pittsfield, MA that provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicants must be energetic, professional, friendly, creative, and detail-oriented with the ability to work with children and adults in a fast-paced environment
  • Previous professional experience working with children at a school and/or summer program
  • Passion and knowledge of music/the arts
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Microsoft Word and Excel)
  • Must be comfortable working inside and outdoors, and must be comfortable lifting chairs, supplies, etc.
  • CPR certified is a plus

    HOW TO APPLY:

    To apply email a cover letter and resume to nneubert@berkshiremusicschool.org with “Summer Youth Programs Coordinator Candidate” in the subject line.

    APPLY BY: February 28, 2023

    SALARY: 20.00 / hour

    SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

    DIRECT REPORTS: Adventures in Music Faculty & Staff

    SCHEDULE: Full-time month of June 2023, 9am-5pm (alternate hours may be required)

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

    Founded in 1940 by Winnie Davis Long Crane, the Berkshire Music School is dedicated to providing quality education in music, and musical opportunities to people in the greater Berkshire community, regardless of race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, age, or disability. The school serves more than 400 students taking weekly lessons from more than 45 professional musician/educator faculty members. Additionally, BMS provides numerous classes, chamber ensembles, workshops, and special series for students of all ages. BMS also hosts a variety of collaborations with other cultural organizations, social service agencies, and senior centers as well as recitals, concerts, and residencies at venues across the county. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Berkshire Music School expanded its programs to include both private and group learning opportunities online as well as in-person on its historic Pittsfield campus. Honoring its founder’s legacy BMS has need-based financial assistance and generous work-study opportunities available for all its programs, and turns no one away on account of inability to pay. Berkshire Music School is a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts and is a Chapter Charter Tri-M Music Honor Society member, a program of the NAfME National Association for Music Education. The Berkshire Music School was named “Best After-School Program” by The Berkshire Eagle’s 2021 Best of the Berkshire Awards. For more information, call 413-442-1411 or visit www.berkshiremusicschool.org.