Music Program Manager

About Boys & Girls Clubs Of Boston

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life‑changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community.

Position Overview

The mission of the Music Clubhouse is to give youth the opportunity to build self‑confidence and interpersonal skills by learning how to play, perform, compose, and record music. The primary goal of the program is to use music as a vehicle for developing academic skills, social skills, and ultimately building self‑confidence and self‑esteem. The content below outlines the responsibilities of the Music Program Manager in leading and managing this program.

Commitment to Excellence in Curriculum and Program Development/Delivery, Behavior Management and Safety

Together with Director of Operations and Executive Director, create or revise program curriculum with clearly defined activities and realistic, measurable outcomes.

Lead the 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 them to perform with confidence.

Identify a core group of teens to serve as Music Clubhouse “All Stars” who receive advanced music and leadership training and serve as mentors to younger peers.

Secure, maintain and monitor the budget, materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s). Maintain a safe and clean program area(s).

Supervise and discipline members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate.

Program and supervise daily drop‑in times.

Outreach/Engagement, Collaboration and Supervision/Training

Conduct outreach and recruitment within our programs and the broader community throughout the year as necessary.

Meet with participant parents and provide them with opportunities to learn more about the program.

Coordinate volunteers and consultants who can offer related instruction, support and guidance to members.

Participate in individual and group supervision sessions and in professional development opportunities as appropriate.

With other youth development staff, integrate the Music Clubhouse program and youth into annual signature events.

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.

Meetings, Audits, and Program Evaluations

Assure participation in various evaluation efforts throughout the program year, including the annual member survey.

With the Director of Operations and Executive Director, develop and implement member evaluation to determine skill development and satisfaction.

Attend and actively participate in organization‑wide meetings, programs and events.

Assist the organization (as needed) with audio/visual needs for organization programs, initiatives and events.

Perform other assignments as designated by senior management to facilitate effective service to members, program participants and the community.

Attend and participate in Music & Youth Initiative programs, special events, professional development and reporting.

Additional Responsibilities

Responsible for evening and weekend building coverage as scheduled.

Travel between sites and to activities as needed.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

General BGCB Expectations

Healthy Behavior Modeling – all staff are expected to model an active, healthy lifestyle while working with our members.

Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child‑friendly environments where youth of all abilities can be successful and participate.

Continuous Learning – building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires all staff to participate in annual professional development.

Safe Spaces – every staff member shares responsibility for ensuring BGCB remains a safe environment free of sexual, physical or emotional abuse.

Qualifications

Required

BA degree required.

3‑5 years of developing and implementing programs for teenagers.

Involvement 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 – willingness 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.

Advanced understanding of music performance theory and pedagogy and previous experience teaching music.

Ability to play at least one instrument at an advanced level and teach entry‑level music (voice, keyboard, drums, guitar, etc.) to students.

General knowledge of the music business/industry, including digital/social media, music production and recording (ProTools software and Digidesign hardware). Advanced understanding of pedagogy.

Preferred

Master’s degree.

Previous supervisory experience.

Project management experience.

Multi‑lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Travel

Travel between sites and to activities as needed.

Start Date

July 15, 2026 (desired start date; position open until filled).

Location

Mattapan, MA (Josh Kraft Mattapan Teen Center).

Salary & Benefits

Salary – $31.13/hour to $34.83/hour, commensurate with experience, along with competitive benefits and a great work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at https://www.bgcb.org. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

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