Music & Youth Coordinator

Duties and Accountabilities

• Accountable for operations for the assigned Music Clubhouse location
• Manage performance for achieving goals at the assigned location
• Coordinate live performances, showcases, or community events
• Build a safe, inclusive, and creative environment where youth feel heard and valued
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and guest artists to enrich the music program
• Support broader branch operations, including assistance with programming and other youth development activities as needed
• Teach youth across multiple instruments (guitar, keyboard, drums, bass, vocals)
• Facilitate small-group and one-on-one music production sessions
• Mentor youth in songwriting, beat-making, performance preparation, and recording projects
• Run and maintain the recording studio
• Track youth participation and session notes
• Serve as a leader whom youth, staff, and partners choose to follow
• Define the vision for program success and communicate actionable steps to achieve it
• Execute program strategies effectively and consistently deliver measurable results
• Coach and mentor staff, volunteers, and youth leaders to solve problems, improve performance, and develop skills
• Collaborate with organizational leadership and management on supporting team development and operational alignment
• Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time
• Gather and manage the necessary data, as well as handle both internal and external reporting
• Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes, and controls
• Accountable for accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and data entry
• Responsible for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively
• Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at assigned work location(s)
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance
• Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within the required timeline
• Maintain discipline, de-escalate conflict between members and/or others
• Obtain and review CPR/First Aid certification by the deadline
• Be a positive role model
• Maintain emotional control and make good decisions under pressure
• Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner
• Regular attendance is required; arrive on time; punctuality is required
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or working towards completion of a degree
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with youth (professional or volunteer)
• Proficiency on multiple instruments and experience teaching youth
• Intermediate to advanced music capabilities (music production, reading music, knowledge of music theory)

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to work regular program hours with periodic evenings, nights and weekends
• Ability to be a positive role model
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships
• Ability to relate to at-risk youth
• Must be able to play instruments at intermediate level (guitar/bass, drum set, vocals, or piano)
• Ability to facilitate and/or lead group workshops
• Knowledge of audio editing, audio engineering, and recording
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass any and all required background screens and drug screens at any time
• Position requires driving personal vehicle and company vehicle. Candidate must have satisfactory driving record, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance for operation of a motor vehicle relevant to carrying out duties and to be covered under company insurance the requirement is for the employee to be a minimum of age 21