April 20, 2024

Therapeutic Musician

Senior Encounters DBA Musical Encounters Fairfax, Virginia

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Part Time (with the possibility of going Full Time)Therapeutic Musician who is a vocalist with guitar or piano accompaniment experience to provide musical programs for the elderly in various facilities/locations. of elders • Connect and engage with the audience through music • Deliver a combination of 1-on-1 music and group music services to elders and motivate them to participate • Demonstrate proficiency and understanding that the service we provide is to enrich the residents’ lives through primarily musical and some non-musical activities • Conduct occasional market research to identify new customers and execute marketing tasks for identified opportunities • Open to learning non-musical services and providing such services to clients • Other duties assigned by the management • This role demands a certain level of physical exertion and agility to efficiently perform essential tasks. Requirements: • Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate group presentations • Prior music experience is required • Knowledge of appropriate music for a specific generation or audience • Prior experience with music research, program presentation, and audience interaction is desirable • Ability to travel to various facilities/locations to perform music services • Vaccinated against COVID-19 as required by the customer/facility that we serve • Basic knowledge and understanding of Zoom or online meetings/services • Has a stable internet connection when working remotely • Respond quickly to emails and updates • Willingness to be trained for other non-musical services in preparation for the company's transition to a full-service recreational therapeutic organization • Undergo training and certification for professional growth in the field of elderly care, or be eligible for certification • Excellent customer relations skills • Dependable and flexible You may also be asked to send video samples of your music plus an assessment of your music/song knowledge about popular songs from the 40s, 50s, and 60s. If you are a skilled and passionate vocalist with guitar or piano accompaniment experience and interested in being of service to the elderly with the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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