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.

Position Description

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) seeks a Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) instructor to join our world-class SECE teaching faculty. We are hiring immediately for a Thursday morning class, with the possibility of additional classes and schedule expansion in the future.

BKCM Suzuki comprises 260+ students across seven instruments, with an additional 50+ students in our Suzuki Early Childhood Education classes. SECE serves as a welcoming entry point to our Suzuki community for children ages prenatal–3k and their families.

Salary

The base pay rate in 2025–26 is $62.50/hour for group 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 SECE classes, children and caregivers engage in 25–30 short songs, rhymes, and movement-based activities each week. These activities gently develop social-emotional, motor, language, number, pitch, and listening skills. Children sing, move with scarves to the pulse, play percussion instruments, take turns, enact song lyrics, and hear live instrumental performances by teachers. Families are encouraged to download and listen to class songs at home to reinforce learning.

Pregnant mothers and their partners are welcome as visitors free of charge.

Our Suzuki Bridges class, for ages pre-k and kindergarten, takes students on the next leg of their journey so they are ready for direct instruction in our instrumental program. 

Expectations and Scope of Work

• Teach one 60-minute SECE class weekly on Thursday mornings with the expectation of two in the spring.
• Arrive early and stay late to assist your co-teacher in materials and space setup and breakdown.
• Collaborate and communicate with your SECE co-teacher.
• Plan and prepare curricula and materials for classes.
• Communicate regularly with families about at-home listening and participation.
• Collaborate with Suzuki faculty and administration to maintain continuity between SECE and the broader Suzuki program.
• Attend paid SECE faculty meetings.
• Use flexibility and creativity when working with different types of learners.
• 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.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents.
• Support BKCM’s values of community, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least SECE Unit 1 registered training with the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
• Active membership in the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
• Candidates should have a Bachelor of Music degree or similar.
• Strategies, SPA, and Practicum courses a plus.
• All candidates must possess a love of teaching children and a warmth and understanding of all children and families. 

How to Apply

To apply, email a letter of interest, a current resume, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy attn: Suzuki Program Director Nora Friedman at hiring@bkcm.org. Please include “Suzuki SECE Faculty” in the subject line.

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! 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.