Job Description:

The META project coordinator will oversee the Music Educator and Teaching Artists (META) Fellowship at Berklee City Music (BCM). META @ Berklee is a unique learning community which brings together music educators and teaching artists in Massachusetts to enhance music education pathways for youth. META @ Berklee seeks to develop stronger connections between music educators and teaching artists, and increase awareness of the resources available in MA to benefit the youth they serve.

The META coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting music educators in MA through the following key responsibilities:

Fellowship management:
- Plan and develop meetings, events and communications for the META fellowship.
- Collaborate with BCM managers to set procedures, policies and processes for the META Fellowship @ Berklee.
- Contribute to reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with BCM META steering committee and with practitioners to develop and implement training sessions
- Conduct site visits and provide oversight related to partner site compliance
- Provide regular updates to BCM Steering Committee
Community outreach:
- Promote the establishment of and manage reciprocal partnerships with youth music organizations, schools and nonprofits in MA
- Communicate regularly with music organizations, schools and nonprofits
- Work with BCM Steering Committee to develop monthly newsletters
- Work with Berklee PULSE manager to publish META resources and news
- Engage and communicate regularly with the META alumni community
Career Development Advisement and Fellow Support:
- Advise and orient fellows regarding professional development opportunities
- Establish rapport with and communicate regularly with fellows
- Work individually with fellows to create a work plan to reach META personal goals
- Provide feedback and recommend appropriate action
- Ensure compliance with established program guidelines and procedures

Qualifications/Skills

Desire and ability to work with music educators and teaching artist with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience
Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders

This is a three-year, part-time, time-limited position with the possibility of extension.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:

Staff