Middlebury Community Music Center (MCMC) is a place where joy, connection, and transformation come to life through the power of music. Since 2014, we’ve been inspiring individuals of all ages, levels, and backgrounds with enriching private lessons, group classes, summer camps, and performance opportunities.

Our nonprofit community music center is seeking an Early Childhood Music Program Coordinator to join our team and help amplify our mission to foster joy, connectedness, and well-being through music. This part-time, hybrid role offers flexible hours and the chance to contribute creatively to our growth and outreach efforts.

• You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• You can perform work with energy, drive, collaboration, creativity, and dependability

• You have a keen eye for detail, can juggle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines

• You demonstrate strong problem solving and leadership skills

• You have the desire to help others and provide customer service

• You have demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating music camps, workshops, or similar educational programs

• You possess self-initiative, willingness to follow processes, and excellent preparation

• You have expertise with maintaining project management tools and Google systems

• You have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 

• Bonus: You have a bachelor's degree in music, music education, or a related field

MARKETING 

• Provide key administrative support for the early childhood program to increase enrollment in classes and grow the program at MCMC

• Draft and edit current promotional email templates, website copy, and social media copy based on Music Together® guidelines to childcare centers, and prospective and previous families to inform them of the upcoming session

• Engage in social media campaigns and with online communities

• Post and send class fliers in key spots around the community 

• Build relationships with local partners and childcare centers to facilitate program growth

• Provide grassroots marketing and cold calling to new schools/centers to gain interest in MTIS® program, Music Together® family classes, and Rhythm Kids® classes

• Attend family events in the MTIS® program for the purpose of gaining re-enrollments in the program and supporting the work of the assigned music specialists at that location

• Conduct post-class surveys to gain insight into effective marketing methods, teacher skills, customer satisfaction, and re-enrollment rates

• Tour potential new sites for Music Together® family classes and Music Together In School® classes and makes recommendations to the Operations Director about those locations

• Conduct market research on an ongoing basis to be educated about other early childhood programs in the state and the region

OPERATIONS

• Schedule class session dates and demo classes based on feedback from the teachers in collaboration with the administrative team

• Order class materials for teachers and families and submit class lists and projections in the Music Together database

• Conduct an instrument and supplies inventory once per session and makes recommendations to Operations Director for new purchases

• Manage all communication with schools participating in Music Together In School including mid-session check-ins, agreements, safety standards and expectations, and areas of support

• Complete grant reports when grant funding sessions are under way

• Serve as a liaison between Music Together LLC and MCMC to ensure smooth operations and that all points of the contract between MCMC and Music Together LLC are being upheld

• Become well-acquainted with all information available in the Music Together Directors Only website including knowledge of the policies, guidelines of the Music Together®, Music Together In School®, and Rhythm Kids® classes

• Support new teachers through the training and onboarding process, including sharing best practices, and attending all new-hires’ first class, and arranging ongoing mentorship

FULFILLMENT

• Create, distribute, and synthesize survey data from families once per session to enhance the quality of the early childhood program by improving the family experience and educational outcomes

• Gather and synthesize resources from Music Together to help inform and draft MCMC’s early childhood program delivery

• Research and update FAQ’s for the early childhood program for the website and to distribute to families and teachers

• Draft and edit current welcome email templates for early childhood teachers to use in their own communications to families

• Coordinate ongoing professional development and training opportunities for teachers 

• Effectively set short and long term goals for the expansion and solidification of the Early Childhood Music Program

• Plan and execute family-style community music events geared towards children in the Early Childhood Music Program age range (0-8)

When you join our team, you become part of a vibrant organization dedicated to enriching lives through music. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute your unique talents to an organization that values creativity and collaboration.

• Work on impactful campaigns that inspire and connect people of all ages.

• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.

We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and 2-3 references to info@mcmcvt.org.

Help us spread the joy and power of music to our community!Item description

Middlebury Community Music Center is seeking charismatic, playful individuals who can sing in tune, move with accurate rhythm, and are comfortable leading groups, to teach early childhood music and movement classes based in Middlebury, Brandon, Ferrisburgh and more.

Comprehensive training, outstanding curriculum and teaching support will be provided.

Has a desire to inspire a love of music in young children and support parents in creating a musical home life for their little ones

Has music reading skills and/or a music degree (but is not required)

Has experience with young children and knowledge of child development

This is a part-time position. We have opportunities for morning, weekday, and weekend classes TBD, but are especially in need of someone available on Thursday mornings and Saturday mornings starting in early 2024.