POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) is building a team of Student Services and Front Desk Associates to support our expanding Student Services team. BKCM is opening a second location this fall; this team will be comprised primarily of part-time staff split across BKCM’s two locations both at our Park Slope Headquarters at 58 7^th Ave and our new location at 1 Prospect Park West. Student Services and Front Desk Associates are front of house at BKCM and are the first point of contact for all onsite students/clients, faculty, and constituents. The position requires exemplary customer service, multi-tasking and verbal, interpersonal, and emotional communication skills. The ideal candidate is friendly, patient, can easily adapt to different kinds of people/customers, learn new scheduling and reservation systems, and is comfortable with technology. Candidates should have excellent people skills and thrive at problem solving.

This is a forward-facing position, and first point of contact ensuring that all students, families, and faculty receive the highest level of customer service, while supporting the day-to-day front of house, facilities, and office operations of a busy community music school. This role does not process registrations, but may handle some financial transactions such as merchandise and event ticket sales. Registration transactions are handled by BKCM’s Registrar team, with whom the Student Services and Front Desk Associate works closely. Primary responsibilities include liaising with students and their families, faculty, and appropriate BKCM personnel to help with navigation and ensure the security of each location and a smooth front of house experience for BKCM’s community.

This is first and foremost a forward-facing position: candidates should be warm, engaging, attentive, and present and should have experience/be comfortable interacting with children, have good problem solving capacity, and high interpersonal/emotional intelligence. Experience working within disability communities also a plus.

BKCM’s second location at 1 PPW will be opening in Fall 2026. Student Services and Front Desk Associates will be assigned to one or both locations depending on staffing needs. 

This is a part-time position reporting to the Director of Administration with a $25/hour starting rate. Full time positions may be available depending on scheduling needs. Part time employees who work 20+ hours per week are eligible for benefits through BKCM including paid time off and holidays; access to BKCM sponsored medical, dental, vision, and auxiliary insurances; and participation in BKCM’s 403(b) retirement plan. Please note, this is an in person position and cannot be done remotely.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
BKCM is hiring multiple part-time Student Services and Front Desk Associates to support coverage across both locations. Shifts will generally be weighted toward evenings, closing shifts, and weekends. Candidates must have flexible availability, particularly for evening, closing, and weekend shifts, to be considered. Schedules may be modified over the summer and may be modified over future semesters.

Specific weekly shift schedules will be confirmed based on location and team coverage need. These positions begin work in September, 2026 with possible short term training periods in August.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student Services & Front of House
  • Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for students, families, and faculty, directing registration and payment inquiries to the Student Servies/Registration team
  • Process all inbound in person and phone inquiries to ensure that BKCM community members are navigating the space correctly, and that inquiries are forwarded to the appropriate BKCM staff
  • Liaise with BKCM faculty and Program Directors regarding students and programs
  • Support the accuracy of student contact and scheduling information in BKCM’s registration software
  • Assist the Registrar team with non-financial recordkeeping and administrative support as needed
  • Assist with communicating program offerings and general information to current and prospective students and families
• Office Management
  • General reception duties including answering and screening phone calls, distributing mail, and fielding inquiries
• Facilities
  • Update and manage weekly and daily room schedules including rentals, classes and studio equipment
  • Monitor daily rentals of rehearsal spaces
  • Building opening and closing as scheduled
  • Assist with facility maintenance and supplies ordering as needed
• Special Events
  • Assist with BKCM’s signature fundraising events as well as various individual and community building events as assigned
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Outstanding attention to detail, demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Positive and friendly demeanor, “roll up your sleeves” hands on attitude
• Demonstrated application of strong emotional/interpersonal intelligence
• Demonstrated ability to handle discreet information including, but not limited to, student contact, pedagogical, and medical diagnostic information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as Google Drive
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Familiarity with scheduling, reservation, or database systems a plus; experience with ASAP a plus
• Passion for music and/or arts education a plus
• Experience working with disability communities a plus
• Fluency in Spanish a plus

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter with the subject line “Student Services and Front Desk Associate” addressed to Director of Administration, Michaela Mechlovitz at hiring@bkcm.org by Monday, July 20th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the cut-off date or until positions are filled. Applicants are still encouraged to apply past the deadline, but priority will be given to applications that are received prior to July 20th. 

About the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music:

Founded in 1897 as a formal music conservatory serving 200 students, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music now serves more than 15,000 individuals annually and collaborates with more than 50 organizations including schools, and youth, social service and senior centers, as well other arts and culture organizations and city agencies, to provide music instruction, music therapy, and performances in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.

Mission: The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: transforming lives and building community through the expressive, educational and therapeutic powers of music.

Core Values: BKCM is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes and personifies excellence, collaboration, and community for individuals engaged in performing and music study.

BKCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Positions: Suzuki Piano Instructor

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Position Description
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) seeks a part-time piano instructor with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn. Join BKCM’s Suzuki team of 29 faculty in our robust program. 

BKCM Suzuki comprises 253 students across seven instruments, and an additional 40 students in our Suzuki Early Childhood Education classes and Suzuki Bridges classes.

Weekly Schedule:
This position is weekly, primarily taking place on Sundays, contingent upon enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic calendar (September–June). There is also a possibility of Fridays, 3-6pm.

For this role, it will be possible to expand the schedule in subsequent school years, as well as to add summer teaching hours, and camp teaching. Leadership positions within the Suzuki program and other job growth opportunities may also become available. 

Salary
The pay rate in 2025-2026 is $58.25/hour for private lessons, $62.50/hour for group/theory classes, and $40/hour for meetings and prep time. We anticipate a raise beginning Sept. 1, 2026.

About the BKCM Suzuki Program
BKCM is located in beautiful Park Slope, Brooklyn, where we have a committed community of supportive and involved Suzuki parents and caregivers. 

In our Suzuki program, students attend weekly group and theory classes in addition to their weekly private lessons. Parents of beginners and transfer students attend 15 hours of parent class during their first year, in addition to attending the first six weeks of classes with their own full-size instruments before students begin in November. Beginners are typically ages four to five but can be younger or older. We offer ongoing professional development for faculty, community-building events, myriad performing opportunities for students per year, opportunities to be involved in chamber and string orchestras, and summer camps.

We are a short walk from the subway: B/Q to 7^th Avenue & 2/3 Grand Army Plaza. 

Expectations and Scope of Work

• Teach private lessons and group and theory classes for children ages 3.5 to 18, depending on the schedule assigned.
  • Most new teachers will teach pre-twinkle beginners ages 3.5–5 and will also teach students who have studied for any length of time in our program. 
  • Teachers are asked to teach group classes that incorporate music theory (Music Mind Games familiarity is a plus).
  • Most of our faculty teach to some degree during July and/or August.
• Teach a 15-hour Parents’ Class, including discussion of readings, philosophy and teaching parents to play their child’s instrument 
• Plan and prepare curricula and materials for classes and lessons.
• Prepare students for and attend two recitals and two group class performances per school year.
• Use flexibility and creativity when working with different types of learners. 
• Attend paid 10+ faculty meetings.
• Submit timesheet data every week.
• Maintain timely communication with administration, faculty, and families.
• Offer reasonable support to families in your studio both in and outside of class time.
• Approach teaching as a lifelong learner, committed to self-education about best practices and professional growth.
• Support colleagues both in and outside of your department and expect support.
• Commit to DEI frameworks and self-education, including interest in repertoire outside the canon, teaching a plurality of learners, working with all types of families, and elevating fundraising campaigns for financial aid. 

Qualifications
Candidates should have a Bachelor of Music degree or similar, and MUST be an active member of the SAA, and have at least units 1–4 registered with the SAA. Ideally, the candidate will have also taken SPA and Practicum or will have plans to do so soon. 

All candidates must demonstrate a love of teaching children of all ages, fine attention to technical and musical detail in their teaching approach, and a warmth and understanding of all children and families. Additional qualifications include excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a tight-knit community of colleagues where pedagogical discourse and constructive feedback are shared freely and amicably for the betterment of all. Experience with, or an interest in teaching music theory, including the Music Mind Games curriculum, is a plus. 

How to Apply
To apply, email a letter of interest, a current resume, and a writing sample that addresses your teaching philosophy to Suzuki Program Director Nora Friedman at hiring@bkcm.org. Please include “Suzuki Piano Faculty” in the subject line. 

Media submissions: We encourage you to send a link to one or several 5–20 minute videos of yourself teaching a representative private and/or group class, but this is not a requirement for a first-round interview.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Website: www.bkcm.org

About the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Founded in 1897 as a formal music conservatory serving 200 students, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music now serves more than 15,000 individuals annually and collaborates with more than 50 organizations including schools, youth, social service, and senior centers, as well as other arts and culture organizations and city agencies, to provide music instruction, music therapy, and performances in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.

Mission: The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: transforming lives and building community through the expressive, educational, and therapeutic powers of music.

Core Values: BKCM is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes and personifies excellence, collaboration, and community for individuals engaged in performing and music study. 

BKCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Position: Suzuki Flute Instructor

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Position Description

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) seeks a part-time flute instructor with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn. Join BKCM’s Suzuki team of 29 faculty in our robust program. 

BKCM Suzuki comprises 253 students across seven instruments, and an additional 40 students in our Suzuki Early Childhood Education classes and Suzuki Bridges classes.

Weekly Schedule:

This position is weekly, primarily taking place on Sundays (within the hours of 9 am and 6 pm), and possibly expanding to a second day of the week, contingent upon enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic calendar (September–June).

For this role, it will be possible to expand the schedule in subsequent school years, as well as to add summer teaching hours, and camp teaching. Leadership positions within the Suzuki program and other job growth opportunities may also become available. 

Salary

The pay rate in 2025-2026 is $58.25/hour for private lessons, $62.50/hour for group/theory classes, and $40/hour for meetings and prep time.

About the BKCM Suzuki Program

BKCM is located in beautiful Park Slope, Brooklyn, where we have a committed community of supportive and involved Suzuki parents and caregivers. 

In our Suzuki program, students attend weekly group and theory classes in addition to their weekly private lessons. Parents of beginners and transfer students attend 15 hours of parent class during their first year, in addition to attending the first six weeks of classes with their own full-size instruments before students begin in November. Beginners are typically ages four to five but can be younger or older. We offer ongoing professional development for faculty, community-building events, myriad performing opportunities for students per year, opportunities to be involved in chamber and string orchestras, and summer camps.

We are a short walk from the subway: B/Q to 7^th Avenue & 2/3 Grand Army Plaza. 

Expectations and Scope of Work

• Teach private lessons and group and theory classes for children ages 3.5 to 18, depending on the schedule assigned.
  • Most new teachers will teach pre-twinkle beginners ages 3.5–5 and will also teach students who have studied for any length of time in our program. 
  • Teachers are asked to teach group classes that incorporate music theory (Music Mind Games familiarity is a plus).
  • Most of our faculty teach to some degree during July and/or August.
• Teach a 15-hour Parents’ Class, including discussion of readings, philosophy and teaching parents to play their child’s instrument 
• Plan and prepare curricula and materials for classes and lessons.
• Prepare students for and attend two recitals and two group class performances per school year.
• Use flexibility and creativity when working with different types of learners. 
• Attend paid faculty meetings.
• Submit timesheet data every week.
• Maintain timely communication with administration, faculty, and families.
• Offer reasonable support to families in your studio both in and outside of class time.
• Approach teaching as a lifelong learner, committed to self-education about best practices and professional growth.
• Support colleagues both in and outside of your department and expect support.
• Commit to DEI frameworks and self-education, including interest in repertoire outside the canon, teaching a plurality of learners, working with all types of families, and elevating fundraising campaigns for financial aid. 

Qualifications

Candidates should have a Bachelor of Music degree or similar, be an active member of the SAA, and have at least units 1–4 registered with the SAA. Ideally, the candidate will have also taken SPA and Practicum or will have plans to do so soon. However, the best candidate may not yet have met all of these qualifications. 

All candidates must demonstrate a love of teaching children of all ages, fine attention to technical and musical detail in their teaching approach, and a warmth and understanding of all children and families. Experience with, or an interest in teaching music theory, including the Music Mind Games curriculum, is a plus. 

How to Apply

To apply, email a letter of interest, a current resume, and a writing sample that addresses your teaching philosophy to Suzuki Program Director Nora Friedman at hiring@bkcm.org. Please include “Suzuki Flute Faculty” in the subject line. 

We invite you to send a link to one or several 5–20 minute videos of yourself teaching a representative private and/or group class, but this is not a requirement for a first-round interview.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

About the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Founded in 1897 as a formal music conservatory serving 200 students, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music now serves more than 15,000 individuals annually and collaborates with more than 50 organizations including schools, youth, social service, and senior centers, as well as other arts and culture organizations and city agencies, to provide music instruction, music therapy, and performances in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.

Mission: The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: transforming lives and building community through the expressive, educational, and therapeutic powers of music.

Core Values: BKCM is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes and personifies excellence, collaboration, and community for individuals engaged in performing and music study. 

BKCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Thank you for your interest in this position! We are not currently hiring new Event Staffers, however, we host over 200 events yearly and may reach out when opportunities arise. Email hiring@bkcm.org with your resume and letter of interest. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) is excited to be growing our Events & Tech Staff (“Events Staff”). The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music hosts over 200 concerts, recitals and events per year out of our Park Slope home and at various venues around Brooklyn. Events are typically on weekday evenings and during the day and evenings on weekends. Event Staff will be hired on an as-needed basis for our robust event calendar.

Events Staff have three primary responsibilities based on event:

• Front of house / box office – setting up and running box office and merchandise purchasing, check-in, welcoming and greeting of guests, representing the Conservatory, volunteer coordination, and closing out/reporting on events.
• Live sound / tech – setting up and running live sound; video projection; zoom streaming; facilities set up including Concert Hall seating and reception. In the BKCM Recital Hall where most events take place, AV skills include: setting up backline, setting up microphones and stands, running a 16 channel wireless mixer with an iPad, creating and cueing lighting presets, setting up and running video projection if needed.
• Attendee management – Most of our events are geared toward families. Therefore staff will be working with people ages 3+. Staff will help with food and drink set-up and breakdown, as well as craft tables and other interactive activites.

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Events staff are required to interact positively with donors, artists, concertgoers of all ages and abilities including special needs populations, and all members of the BKCM community acting as ambassadors for the organization.
• Live sound experience 
• Experience with ticketing platforms and point of sale platforms, i.e. Square, etc. a plus
• Responsive, punctual, and timely
• Lifting chairs and other equipment will be required for this position. Staff will need to be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for 3 hours

The ideal candidate would have both front and back of house experience and be a comfortable multi-tasker, capable of moving between roles that support a variety of needs at different kinds of events. Candidates should be welcoming, responsive, adaptive and strong troubleshooters. Events Staff are often responsible for after-hours security of the building.

Events Staff serve are enthusiastic ambassadors for BKCM’s events and other programs and are expected to represent BKCM in a professional and responsible manner in line with BKCM’s brand and mission. We are seeking outgoing, proactive individuals who are comfortable engaging with the public. Previous customer service experience is a plus.

The size of our Events Staff varies from event to event. Many events can be run by a single Event Staff person capable of both front and back of house tasks. Event Staff may have responsibility for managing / supervising an event volunteer. Other larger special events and fundraisers are staffed with multiple Event Staff with more specialized roles and responsibilities.

Seasonal attendance at a paid training session is required. Background checks will be completed for all employees at hiring.

Events Staff report to the Events Manager with additional supervision from special events coordinators and other BKCM staff as is appropriate for each event. Events staff hours fluctuate based on BKCM’s busy events schedule and hours available. Individuals seeking rolling basis, shift based work with backgrounds or interests in music, education, and nonprofit arts are strongly encouraged to apply. Pay rate is $25 per hour.

To apply, please submit resume and short letter of interest to Senior Events & Community Partners Manager Miranda Knutson at miranda.knutson@bkcm.org.

About the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music:
Founded in 1897 as a formal music conservatory serving 200 students, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music now serves more than 15,000 individuals annually and collaborates with more than 50 organizations including schools, and youth, social service and senior centers, as well other arts and culture organizations and city agencies, to provide music instruction, music therapy, and performances in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.

Mission:
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: transforming lives and building community through the expressive, educational and therapeutic powers of music.

Core Values:
BKCM is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes and personifies excellence, collaboration, and community for individuals engaged in performing and music study.

BKCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.