Overview
Established with the mission of providing access without barriers, Kaufman Music Center proudly programs a comprehensive musical experience for students, performers and audiences in New York and beyond. Merkin Hall, the Center’s intimate performance venue, provides unparalleled access to today’s most compelling artists, workshops, and competitions, offering students, artists and audiences alike the chance to share music at the highest level. Its acclaimed Artist-in-Residence program also gives those performers the resources to develop groundbreaking, multidisciplinary projects as well as educational opportunities to mentor and inspire. Kaufman Music Center continuously cultivates and nurtures new generations of artists through Special Music School, New York’s only K-12 public school prioritizing an intensive, immersive, and musically-focused education without financial barriers, as well as Lucy Moses School, Manhattan’s largest community performing arts school for students of all ages.
Kaufman Music Center is seeking a Music Program Coordinator for the Special Music High School (SMSHS).
This position reports to the High School Dean of Music.
Primary responsibilities include:
● Producing rehearsals, student performances and juries, including permits, set up, scheduling, and tracking
● Assisting in all aspects of the admissions process
● Helping with instrument maintenance and care
● Maintaining the calendar and schedule for the high school: providing calendar/event information to Kaufman Music Center staff and faculty, students, families, the NYC Department of Education, and the Special Music School Parent Teacher Association
● Scheduling of teaching and rehearsal spaces for the high school
● Coordinating high school assessments, juries, concerts, performances, and recruiting events.
● Liaising with students, faculty and staff to organize documentation for the music program such as performance request forms, jury forms, concert programs, grade collection, assessments, etc.
● Serving as the initial contact with families, faculty, and outside parties regarding school events, schedules, and requirements
● Facilitating communication among various constituents, including faculty, guest artists and Artists-In-Residence
● Maintaining student files
● Tracking and monitoring student attendance in music classes, ensembles and private lessons
● Assisting in the purchasing of supplies and instruments
● Supporting the Special Music School Director and High School Dean as needed.
Qualifications for the position:
The ideal candidate is organized, methodical and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must have ability to work under pressure, multi-task, have outstanding telephone etiquette, and interpersonal skills. Music background required and experience in an arts/education environment preferred. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are very important. Computer skills: Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Google Suite. Music software knowledge would be a plus.