Music Program Lead – Youth Studio & Tech Mentorship

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Music Clubhouse, a ground-breaking initiative that uses electronic instruments to empower teens. You will design curricula, coach youth, and oversee the program’s daily operations across Dorchester and surrounding sites.

The role emphasizes hands-on teaching, leadership, and collaboration with staff, volunteers, and families to deliver measurable outcomes and a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience developing and implementing programs for teenagers.
• Experience 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 and an advanced and proven understanding of music production and pedagogy.

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.
• Coordinate volunteers and consultants who can offer related instruction, support and guidance to members.
• 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.
• With other youth development staff, integrate Music Clubhouse program and youth in annual signature events.
• Attend and participate in meetings and evaluations; support audio/visual needs for programs and events.

Skills

Youth development

Urban program experience

Hands-on teaching

Team oriented

Music pedagogy

Instrument proficiency

Music production

Curriculum development

Tools

Pro Tools

Digidesign hardware

Job description

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Music Clubhouse, a ground-breaking initiative that uses electronic instruments to empower teens. You will design curricula, coach youth, and oversee the program’s daily operations across Dorchester and surrounding sites.

The role emphasizes hands-on teaching, leadership, and collaboration with staff, volunteers, and families to deliver measurable outcomes and a safe, engaging learning environment.