Music Program Coordinator

Bandology is a proud Canadian non-profit dedicated to supporting more music for more kids via education, collaboration and community. We are looking to hire someone in the role of Music Program Coordinator to work collaboratively with the Bandology team to oversee and deliver workshop programming and administer the instrument lending library.
Deliver musical workshop and instructional programming to a wide variety of ages
Create and implement a series of surveys to measure workshop outcomes with clients and participants
In collaboration with coworkers, advertise, promote and coordinate music workshops and percussion parties and run them utilizing various staff and volunteers
Monitoring instrument requests, inquiries and returns
Communicating with parents, teachers and students
Managing cleaning, repairs and refurbishments of instruments and donations
Monitor inventory (instruments, accessories, cleaning materials)
Review, monitor and update the website as needed
Enrolled or graduated from a post-secondary program specializing in education or music education or similar

• Ability to perform and instruct on percussion instruments and/or wind band instruments and/or piano
• 2-5 years direct experience working in education, private lessons and/or experience with children and youth
• Comfortable with public speaking, both in person and online
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use compassion and tact when dealing with campers, parents and other community members
• First aid/CPR training with current certification would be a bonus
• Camp experience, either as a camper or counsellor, is a bonus
• Access to a car is extremely important for this role

Excellent writing, research and interviewing skills
Comfortable with public speaking, both in person and online
Excellent communication skills and ability to use compassion and tact when dealing with campers, parents and other community members
Comfortable working independently from your own personal space (Bandology is a virtual office) with regular in-person meetings and events (as appropriate) with access to your own computer with reliable internet connection
Experience with Google suite of programs and public speaking
A wide base of transferable skills including organization, time management, self regulation, collaboration and leadership
A background in instrumental music, whether from music class, piano lessons or personal interest
A passion for music and a belief in the long-term value of music education
A police check and adherence to our vaccination policy (all staff must be fully vaccinated) will be required for the successful candidate
Bandology is dedicated to providing quality job experiences that allow young people the opportunity to develop a wide variety of skills in a safe and welcoming space, as well as the chance to pursue different aspects and applications of their passion for music and music education.
Remote work utilizing regular Zoom meetings and a central Google Drive for files
Attendance at the weekly in-person meeting in Oakville as well as additional training and regular community events and workshops, which often occur on weekends
ca along with a cover letter that answers these three questions:
Music is important to me because
I believe that the long-term value of music education is
With funding from the Canada Summer Jobs program, this position runs for 16 weeks from May 5 to August 23 for 35 hours per week at a rate of $17.20/hour. Please be aware that in order to be eligible for this position, you must fulfill the Canada Summer Jobs requirements as laid out on their website. Bandology reimburses staff for any approved expenses or mileage and offers flexible working hours, professional development and training, and a lively, congenial working atmosphere.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: Casual dress
Flexible schedule
Work from home
Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakville, ON