Musician Songwriting Project Coordinator Hear Song, Inc NY

In kid-driven, trauma-informed songwriting sessions, Hear Your Song volunteers work with youth participants to guide them through the process of writing their own songs about anything they want, from loving pasta to living with epilepsy. The Songwriting Project Coordinator will collaborate closely with the Songwriting Project Coordinator to oversee Hear Your Song’s music production pipeline, recruiting and supporting volunteers to produce, record, mix, and master youth songwriters’ songs. This position is all about communicating enthusiastically and responsively with volunteers: the Songwriting Project Coordinator is typically new volunteers’ first introduction to the community. At Hear Your Song, we are all artists who believe in the powerful impact of music and songwriting and who are passionate about giving youth more opportunities to make their voices heard. • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience • Experience working with youth, especially in arts programming • Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills • Significant musical background, including performance and production experience in a variety of genres/styles • Demonstrable commitment to creating and sustaining inclusive spaces • Flexibility and responsiveness in a creative, collaborative environment • Experience using G‑Suite, especially Google Drive • Sense of whimsy and wonder • Ability to work a flexible schedule