The Music Therapy program at The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is looking for experienced, credentialed music therapists to join our team of 20 MTs. Located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, BKCM Music Therapy provides services to over 2500 children, teens, adults and seniors in our building and throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and The Bronx.  We are a culturally responsive, community music therapy program seeking humanistic, client-centered music therapists with high degrees of musical skill, professionalism and the desire to work in underserved communities. We offer paid peer supervision, student supervision training and support, professional development and CEs, and performance opportunities for clinicians and clients.  

Hiring Statement

We are seeking a diverse group of candidates. BKCM is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and culture. We believe that our staff and faculty should reflect the members of our student and client communities to provide the most accessible music education and therapy services to our constituencies. We are working towards making BKCM’s team fully reflective of Brooklyn’s diverse communities. We strongly encourage BIPOC, AAPI, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQIA+ and all applicants of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds and communities to apply.

Position Summary

We are seeking board certified music therapists (MT-BC’s) who have at least two years of clinical experience. We have a number of open positions, onsite, in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens. 

Onsite work on Saturdays providing individual music therapy sessions to neurodiverse folks of all ages.. 

Outreach work includes: 

• School based group work with neurodiverse children.
• Group and individual sessions at a residence for adults with disabilities
• Group work at a developmental pre-school (3 – 5 years).

Hours range from 10 hours per week to 30 hours per week.

Pay Range: $66.50 to $80 per hour. 

Paid Peer Supervision.

LCAT supervision and health insurance eligible at 20 hours per week

Paid professional development

Paid team meetings

Free or discounted CE’s

Performance opportunities

Timeline: Interviewing immediately through August. Positions will run with the school year, September or October through the end of June.  Built in breaks with the school calendar. Some positions continue through the summer months.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Music Therapy
• Music Therapy Board Certification (MT-BC).
• Strong music skills, independence and flexibility.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for equity and accessibility. 
• 2 years of clinical experience.
• High level skills using guitar and voice.
• Group music therapy work experience. 

Preferred Criteria

• Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) by NYS Office of Professions preferred. Eligibility for LCAT limited permit required.
• Experience working with neurodiverse youth and/or foster care, immigrant communities, trauma informed care. 
• Supervision experience (pre-interns, practicum students, interns, teaching experience). 
• Competency in conversational Spanish and/or Mandarin, Arabic, French. 

To apply, please send a CV and resume to Music Therapy Director: Toby Williams MA, LCAT, MT-BC, AVPT at toby.williams@bkcm.org.

Thank you for your interest in this position! While we are not currently accepting applications, please do email hiring@bkcm.org with your resume and letter of interest. We will keep your interest in mind and reach out when opportunities arise. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) is excited to be growing our Events & Live Sound 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.

Our 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.