Jazz Education Site Coordinator – Middle School MSJA

Jazz at Lincoln Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Jazz at Lincoln Center invites applications for a Site Coordinator in the Youth Programs to support the Middle School Jazz Academy (MSJA) in the South Bronx. The role collaborates with the Youth Programs Director to implement lessons, rehearsals, performances, and development activities for students.

The position emphasizes organizational skills, teamwork, and effective communication while supporting a dynamic jazz education program and coordinating class logistics, attendance, and materials.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish; fluency in both written and spoken communication is essential.
• High level of interest in jazz education and serving the needs of middle school students.
• Excellent instrumental ability in piano, drums, bass, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, flute, or saxophone.
• Solid organizational, coordination, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• High level of enthusiasm and ability to work as a team player.
• Committed to youth development and the use of jazz to enrich their lives.

Responsibilities

• Help set up rooms with instruments, chairs, and stands.
• Assist in preparation of course materials, arrangements and assignments.
• Take weekly attendance and follow up with families if students are absent.
• Assist in review of student assignments and journals, as needed.
• Accompany students to model focus, musical phrasing, time feel, and tone production, as needed.
• Attend planning and professional development meetings with staff and faculty, as requested.
• Participate in the student audition process, as needed.
• Fulfill tasks assigned by a supervisor.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Jazz education interest

Tools

Google Classroom

Google Sheets

Job description

Jazz at Lincoln Center invites applications for a Site Coordinator in the Youth Programs to support the Middle School Jazz Academy (MSJA) in the South Bronx. The role collaborates with the Youth Programs Director to implement lessons, rehearsals, performances, and development activities for students.

The position emphasizes organizational skills, teamwork, and effective communication while supporting a dynamic jazz education program and coordinating class logistics, attendance, and materials.