Music Program Manager, Interim
Role summary
Third Street is seeking a full-time, interim Music Program Manager to cover maternity leave from July 1 to November 30, 2026. This hybrid role requires on-site presence on Tuesdays and potentially other days. The Program Manager will report to the Director and oversee school and community partnerships, supervise 10+ teaching artists, manage site logistics including instrument delivery, and liaise with school staff. Key responsibilities include faculty support, scheduling, site visits, event coordination, and maintaining program statistics. A Bachelor's degree in music education or arts administration and 2+ years of teaching experience are required, along with strong integrity, flexibility, commitment, and communication skills.
Job Title: Music Program Manager, Interim
Department: Third Street Partners
Reports to: Director, Third Street Partners
Direct Reports: Teaching Artists
Timeframe: July 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
Salary: $2,270 to $2,730 biweekly
# Position Overview
Third Street seeks a full-time Interim Program Manager to provide maternity leave coverage for our School & Community Partnership Programming during the fall of 2026. The Program Manager will work directly with the Director of Third Street Partners and collaborate with other staff as needed. They will serve as a vital member of the Third Street Partners administrative team, working to support faculty, and ensure timely communication and coordination among Third Street’s Partner Schools and Faculty. Duties will include supervising 10+ teaching artists, site visits, instrument delivery, and liaising with school staff, as well as on-site administration.
This is a hybrid Monday through Friday role with a requirement of Tuesdays on-site. Additional days on-site may be required based on assigned needs and projects.
# Responsibilities & Duties
- Overseeing the partnerships, faculty and programming in specific partner sites
- Working with site leaders to advocate and monitor working conditions and quality instruction
- Traveling to partner sites across all five boroughs for regular visits, performances, and delivery of instructional supplies
- Assisting Director with hiring, retention, and supervision of faculty
- Determining teaching and concert schedules for faculty with assigned sites
- Observing classes, and maintaining documentation on partnership activity
- Helping plan, schedule and prepare for professional development of faculty
- Ensuring that instruments, music and supplies are available for partner sites
- Coordinating school performances and family engagement events
- Encourage Partner student participation in Music and Dance School activities
- Maintaining and disseminating program statistics
- Attending regular meetings as requested by the Director
- Performing any other department or organization-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor
# Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in music education or arts administration
- 2+ years’ experience teaching in large group settings, public schools, or community music schools
- Strong in each of the following competencies:
- Integrity
- Flexibility
- Commitment
- Communication
Organization Background: As the nation’s longest-running community music school, Third Street Music School has been transforming lives through the arts for 132 years. In 1894, Third Street was founded by Emilie Wagner, an arts education pioneer who made music education the cornerstone of a settlement house that welcomed immigrants to NYC and provided families with housing support, food, and medical care alongside arts enrichment. Today, Third Street is committed to leveraging arts education to empower youth to reach their fullest potential and unite the diverse communities of NYC. Third Street serves 5,000+ students annually, enriching their lives and communities.
Third Street’s core programs include: 1) music and dance instruction for people of all ages, offered seven days a week; 2) public school, public housing, and community partnerships (Third Street Partners) providing instruction in 30+ underserved schools and community centers; 3) a music-infused preschool for students 6 months to five years; and 4) a performance program with over 250 live and virtual concerts annually for more than 10,000 audience members at Third Street and celebrated venues across NYC.
Our commitment to diversity embraces a collegial Third Street community in which faculty and staff of every racial identity feel a sense of belonging, feel supported and valued in their work without feeling tokenized.
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