Associate Manager – Education & Community Programs

At The MusicianShip (TMS), we use music to alter the life trajectory of youth and emerging artists, thereby creating a more vibrant, educated, empowered, and well-intentioned world. This includes engaging DC Metro Area schools, families, performing artists, and community members in the process – that’s where you come in! We are looking for highly-motivated and mission-driven individuals who are excited to join a team that encourages each other to be thought partners, values diversity and inclusion, and thrives in a hybrid workspace.

The MusicianShip is growing, and we are looking for an Associate Manager – Education & Community Programs to help us inspire, educate and empower youth and adult emerging artists throughout the DMV. A dynamic and experienced music professional who has a strong understanding of youth development and education best practices will be an integral part of moving our mission forward.

Our Associate Manager – Education & Community Programs will focus on developing, implementing and evaluating youth and adult programs that include music education and performance, socio-emotional learning, and workforce skill building necessary to be successful in the entertainment industry. This team member will report to the Education and Community Programs Manager and work directly with schools, community centers, nonprofit and corporate partners, emerging artists, and youth to create exciting and innovative arts programs and curriculum.

Your Day Will Typically Involve:

• Collaborating with Education and Community Programs department leadership to develop and innovate TMS programs
• Facilitating cultural enrichment events for schools and families
• Managing and coordinating meaningful programmatic partnerships with nonprofit and corporate organizations
• Leading teaching artists in curriculum building, lesson planning, and professional development
• Observing active programs to assess for effective implementation of curriculum
• Supporting the Education and Community Programs department leadership in developing and administering stakeholder surveys
• Handling and maintaining a variety of youth and organization confidential data through collection and database oversight
• Recruiting for programs by facilitating and attending community events
• Engaging with seasoned performers and music influencers for educational initiatives
• Other miscellaneous administrative and programmatic tasks and projects as directed by management

Some Additional Details:

• Typical hours for this flexible, full-time, exempt position are Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM EST. This position may require occasional evening and weekend availability.
• We’re Hybrid! The MusicianShip’s office is located in Southeast Washington, DC, (Eastern Market) but most meetings occur virtually. This position should anticipate a hybrid work model (up 40% of virtual work and 60% of in-person work) that may take them to various programmatic sites and events in the DC Metropolitan area
• Looking forward to starting our work with you no later than March 1, 2025!

Requirements

What We’re Looking for in a Teammate:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience; 3+ years of experience creating music education and/or artistic development programming
• A passion for youth development and the arts
• Enthusiastic and open communication
• Strong networking and community-building skills
• Ability to pass a DCPS Contractor Clearance
• Vaccinated against COVID-19 or has a related exemption
• Proficiency in G-Suite and Microsoft Office

Benefits

Compensation: $60,000 base salary per year

TMS Employee Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plus opt-in additions like Health Savings Accounts and Life/AD&D Policies
• Meaningful assistance programs like professional development, 401K and Commuter Travel Benefits
• Plenty of paid time off for vacations, staycations, rest and recovery through our Open Vacation Policy
• 15 paid holidays and reduced hours between December 25th and January 1st
• 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for those building their family, including an Adoption Assistance Program
• Eligible to participate in the organization’s annual performance incentive program

A Little More About The MusicianShip:

The MusicianShip is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that changes lives by facilitating music lessons, experiences, and opportunities for youth who need us most. Since 2010, we have provided free music programs to students for whom such opportunities are otherwise out of reach. In addition to our after-school and summer programs, which serve youth ages 6 to 24, we are also the hosts of the annual Wammie Music Awards, providing emerging artists and music enthusiasts the opportunity to celebrate the rich arts history of Washington, DC and the people making their mark today.

The MusicianShip is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value our employees for their unique talents and abilities. We embrace and encourage our employee’s differences in backgrounds and experiences. All employees are valued for their individual differences and the unique contributions that help us achieve our organizational goals and support our youth.

The MusicianShip is an equal opportunity employer and is actively committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of the organization.

Visit us at www.themusicianship.org or @themusicianship on Facebook and Instagram.