Music Coordinator

New City Kids is a creative, high-energy youth ministry serving youth in Grand Rapids, Jersey City, and through 11 global partner programs in 8 countries. Our mission is to love kids for change by building a community of spiritual, leadership, academic, and musical development.

A distinctive part of our model is employing and mentoring local teens to lead music-centered afterschool programs for children ages 6–13, helping both younger children and teen leaders grow into confident leaders and change-makers.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The ideal candidate is first and foremost an excellent teacher—someone who knows how to break learning into simple steps, mentor young leaders, and create a joyful classroom environment. Musical ability matters, but teaching ability is central to this role.

The Music Coordinator equips teen leaders to teach younger children in music classrooms, helping build both musical skill and leadership capacity. This role is especially suited for educators, youth mentors, or musicians who find greater joy in developing others than in performing themselves.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Train and mentor teens to lead music classes in bass, keys, drums, vocals, or related instruments

Support weekly lesson planning and classroom progress

Provide coaching and feedback to teen music teachers

Help coordinate semester performances, worship events, and special music programs

Supervise teaching assistants and support classroom quality

Track music program progress, equipment, and scheduling

Support worship team rehearsals and community performances

Build strong mentoring relationships with teens

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong teaching instinct and ability to break skills into age-appropriate steps

Experience teaching children, teens, or classrooms preferred

Proficiency in one or more instruments (bass, keys, drums, vocals preferred)

Strong relational skills with children and teens; cross cultural competence

Ability to coach and develop young leaders

Strong Christian faith and active church involvement

Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constantly moves about the center during programming hours

Regularly moves music equipment, supplies, and furniture weighing up to 50 pounds

COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE

25-30 hours/week

Monday–Friday, 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Some Saturdays and Sundays required; summer schedule varies

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