Jobs and Volunteer opportunities
Audubon Arts Summer Positions
Audubon Arts, NMS's beloved summer program for children in grades K-12, is back for its 41st year! 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!
Art Assistant
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 weeks three and six. 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.
Full job description found here.
Counselor
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.
Full job description found here.
To apply for either of these opportunities:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old by June 16, 2025, and a background check is required for all prospective employees.
Please review the full job descriptions and submit both the NMS application (found here) and the Audubon Arts application (found here) to atubis@nmsnewhaven.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
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!
Internships
Communications and Marketing Intern
The Communications and Marketing Intern works together 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.
NMS is seeking a creative and motivated Communications and Marketing Intern to support our communications department. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in arts administration at a community performing arts school. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects and will leave the internship with a strong portfolio showcasing your work and achievements.
This is a paid position at $17 per hour, with a commitment of 5 hours per week for an initial 2-month term, with potential for renewal.
Social Media:
- Assist in creating content for social media and eblasts;
- Help manage and grow our social media presence across platforms;
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and planning meetings related to social media;
- Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively and with an open mind;
- Conduct research on marketing trends and opportunities.
Marketing:
- Assist in creating programmatic and event flyers;
- Assist in creating and managing on-site marketing (ie bulletin boards, flyers, etc);
- Collaborate with the team to develop promotional materials;
- Help maintain and update external calendars as needed;
- Contact community partners to promote events and programs.
Feedback Survey:
- Assist in creating a student feedback survey focused on experience at NMS;
- Design and format the survey for easy distribution and completion;
- Collaborate across departments to ensure questions align with NMS goals;
- Organize and deliver collected information to help improve student experience and inform future marketing and outreach strategies.
General Departmental Support:
- Conduct research on industry trends, media outlets, or potential local partnerships to support campaigns and outreach efforts;
- Help track engagement and performance metrics across platforms, compiling data to share with other departments;
- Assist with event planning, promotion, and coordination as needed;
- Help with scheduling, organizing media files, maintaining contact lists, and managing digital assets as needed.
The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- A high school degree or equivalent;
- Understanding of the NMS mission and values, and a love of the arts;
- Appreciation of the diversity of the New Haven region and the NMS community;
- Commitment to equity and inclusion, and a desire to be part of building an anti-bias anti-racism culture;
- Interest in marketing, communications, or related fields;
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills;
- Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools;
- Familiarity with design tools (Canva, Adobe) is a plus;
- Experience with video and photography is a plus;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Flexible schedule; occasional nights and weekends;
- A collaborative approach and a sense of humor.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV/resume along with a cover letter and application (found here) telling us why you’d be a good fit for NMS to marketing@nmsnewhaven.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Volunteers
Our volunteer program is on hiatus. We look forward to restarting our volunteer program in the future.
