Administrative Positions

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance (“DoF”) is a hands-on, collaborative leader responsible for the overall financial management of Neighborhood Music School (NMS). The DoF oversees all finance, accounting, financial planning, and related administrative functions to ensure the organization’s fiscal health and long-term sustainability.

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 budget realities.

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.

Events Crew Lead - Fridays

The Events Crew Lead works collaboratively with the Neighborhood Music School (NMS) community to realize the NMS mission: to deepen the human experience and build connections through the learning, practice, and presentation of the performing arts.
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As a community performing arts school, events are vital to NMS’s mission. We host over 100 events each year, ranging from intimate piano recitals to large jazz concerts, from community gatherings to jam sessions, and more. These events occur in a variety of venues within our school, including our Recital Hall, courtyard, and other performance spaces.
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The Events Crew Lead is charged with providing support for all events at NMS, primarily on Fridays. The Crew Lead executes event operational plans for our standard events (primarily recitals), and works in collaboration with the managers of special events to provide assistance. The Crew Lead is on-site for all events, completing tasks – including some physically demanding tasks – before, during and after each event. During work hours without a scheduled event, the Crew Lead completes general operational tasks designed to help our events and activities run as smoothly as possible.

Embracing a “roll up your sleeves” mentality, the Events Crew Lead plays a critical role in the success of each event, enhancing the overall NMS experience for all.

A full job description is available here.

To apply, please send a completed application (found here), your resume, and a cover letter or email introduction to crew@nmsnewhaven.org.

Teaching Positions

We are always on the lookout for talented and dedicated teachers to join our group of amazing teaching artists!

Music, Dance, and Drama 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

• An understanding of the NMS mission and a love of the arts;
• An appreciation of the diversity of the New Haven region and the NMS community;
• A commitment to equity and inclusion, and a desire to be part of building an anti bias anti racist culture;
  
• Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively and with an open mind;
• A desire to lead through compassion and service and a commitment to personal growth;
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with pride in quality of work;

Our Core Values‍

• The Performing Arts: The performing arts are an essential part of the human experience at every stage of life.
• Diverse Community: We celebrate each individual, nurture lasting relationships, create a sense of belonging, and understand that we are stronger when we learn from our differences.
• Educational Excellence: Our talented and passionate teaching artists engage each student’s interest and enthusiasm, providing the tools they need to reach their unique potential.
• Equity: We actively promote equity in arts education, enable broad access through financial aid, and remove barriers to learning and participation.
• Joy: Together, we create joyful experiences that provide fulfillment, feed our souls, and energize us.

‍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!