The Director of Finance (“DoF”) is a hands-on, collaborative leader responsible for the overall financialmanagement of Neighborhood Music School (NMS). The DoF oversees all finance, accounting, financialplanning, and related administrative functions to ensure the organization’s fiscal health and long-termsustainability.
As a key member of the Administrative Leadership Team, the DoF serves as a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. The role ensures strong fiduciary oversight, sound risk management,regulatory compliance, and adherence to nonprofit best practices—while balancing future growth with budgetrealities.
The DoF supervises a part-time bookkeeper, and oversees our external financial consultants. This role will workclosely with our HR consultants, benefits broker, investment partners, and other key staff.
A full job description is available here. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé to finance@nmsnewhaven.org. Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission and values of Neighborhood Music School and to the responsibilities and qualifications laid out in the position profile.
Audubon Arts is NMS's beloved summer program for children in grades K-12! Children participate in age-based groups, accompanied by warm and supportive counselors who work with the children throughout the day. Enjoying activities designed to encourage self-expression and creativity, each group has drama, dance, music, art, movement, and outside time every day. Under the guidance of our experienced artistic staff, their work culminates in performances of one-of-a-kind musical theatre shows!
Counselors have the responsibility to create an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive community in which each program participant is treated respectfully and appreciated as an individual. Counselors should be consistent, loving, and responsible caregivers who work as a team to provide a safe and fun environment. Counselors lead their group in Creative Intensive activities each day, and participate in all aspects of show creation, modeling and encouraging collaboration. Attention to detail and involvement in all activities is essential to the success of the program. Counselors are the threads that bind together the various daily activities into cohesive musical theater productions at the end of weeks three and six.
Counselors must be available for the entire program: June 22–July 31, 2026; and for orientation week beginning June 15, 2026. Applicants must be 18 by the first day of work.
The full position description can be found here.
To apply, please send your resume and letter of interest, along with a completed NMS application and Audubon Arts application to atubis@nmsnewhaven.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Art Team consists of Art Directors and Art Assistants. Together, they provide age-appropriate, child-centered activities and experiences. The team’s main responsibilities are to guide participants in the design and creation of scenery, props, and costumes for their musical productions and ensure completion by performance time in week 3 and week 6. The Art Team ensures the focus is on the process behind creating art that represents input and ideas from the children, showcasing their talents and skills.
The Art Assistant must be available for the entire program: June 22–July 31, 2026; and for orientation week beginning June 15, 2026. Applicants must be 18 by the first day of work.
The full position description can be found here.
To apply, please send your resume and letter of interest, along with a completed NMS application and Audubon Arts application to atubis@nmsnewhaven.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We are always on the lookout for talented and dedicated teachers to join our group of amazing teaching artists!
Neighborhood Music School (NMS) music, dance and drama instructors are outstanding teaching artists; educators who embrace a student-centered approach to instruction and are committed to working in a non-profit community arts institution. Teaching artists engage students of all levels and abilities to develop a joyful interest and skilled application in their area of study. NMS instructors model exceptional ability through their personal pursuit of artistic development with active performance and ongoing practice. Our teaching artists are passionate about contributing to the NMS mission and upholding our core values.
Part-time positions are currently available in group and individual instruction in piano, voice, violin, and dance.
Requirements and Qualifications
Our Core Values
To Apply:
If you are passionate about teaching, please send a completed application (found here), your CV/resume, and a cover letter detailing your teaching interests and expertise to educationjobs@nmsnewhaven.org. Tell us what you value, and why you feel you might be a good fit for NMS. We look forward to hearing from you!
Our volunteer program is on hiatus. We look forward to restarting our volunteer program in the future.
