Music School Social Director

Castro Valley School of Music; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Job summary

Castro Valley School of Music is looking for a part-time Social Director to host and perform at community events in Castro Valley, CA. The role involves leading engaging activities like Open Mic Nights and Karaoke, while creating a welcoming atmosphere for music lovers. Ideal candidates should sing and play at least one instrument, preferably ukulele, guitar, or piano. Flexible evening and weekend hours are available, making it a great opportunity for musicians who enjoy connecting with others.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable singing and performing in front of groups.
• Experience leading community events is a plus.
• Must have a passion for music and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Host weekly events including Open Mic Nights and Karaoke Nights.
• Perform to kick off events and support artists.
• Create an inviting environment for participants.

Skills

Singing

Playing an instrument

Engaging personality

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Paid time off

Social Director (Musician & Event Host)

Castro Valley School of Music – Castro Valley, CA Part‑Time | Evenings & Weekends | In‑Person

About the Role *This is a performance‑based role--please only apply if you are comfortable singing and playing in front of groups. We’re looking for a musician who loves people to become the face of our community events.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who can both perform and host—leading fun, engaging experiences like Open Mic Nights, Karaoke Night, Ukulele Jam Clubs, Family Game Nights (and much more) while helping us build something truly special from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

Host & Perform

Lead weekly and monthly events:

• Open Mic Nights
• Karaoke Nights
• Family Game Nights
• Ukulele Jam Clubs

Act as the host/emcee—welcoming guests, keeping energy high, and guiding the flow.

Perform occasionally to:

• Kick off events
• Fill transitions
• Support less experienced performers

Create Musical Experiences

Use your instrument to enhance events:

• Accompany singers (huge plus if you play ukulele, guitar, or piano)
• Lead group sing‑alongs
• Create fun, low‑pressure performance opportunities for beginners

Build the Program

Work directly with ownership to:

• Shape and evolve this brand‑new role
• Develop new event ideas
• Improve attendance and engagement over time

Build Community

• Create a welcoming environment for students and families
• Encourage participation from all skill levels
• Help turn first‑time visitors into long‑term members of our community

What We’re Looking For

Must‑Haves:

• You sing and play at least one instrument
• Ukulele is ideal
• Guitar or piano strongly preferred